LAURA RAMOS
CEO
PROVIDENCE ST. JUDE MEDICAL CENTER
WHY: Took over as chief executive in July 2021; has more than 36 years of healthcare experience. Started career as a bedside nurse at Anaheim Memorial Medical Center.
IN THE NEWS: Received undisclosed gift from MSI co-founders Manu and Rika Shah to establish the Shah Happiness Center for Cardiovascular Health. Said to be the largest cash gift in hospital’s history.
NOTABLE: In 2025, St. Jude earned Magnet recognition with Distinction—placing Providence St Jude among an elite group of just five hospitals in California and only 34 nationwide, or 0.5%, to earn this distinction. In 2025, named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report with a national ranking for rehabilitation and High Performing ratings in nine specialties.
QUOTABLE: “True leadership is not position or title but bringing value and support to those you serve. My role is to ensure that those at the bedside—our physicians and caregivers—can practice at the highest level of their calling.”
