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Healthcare Veteran Katerie Chapman Named Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer<\/p>\n
SEATTLE, May 18, 2026 \u2014 Seattle Children\u2019s today announced the appointment of Katerie Chapman as senior vice president and chief operating officer (COO). Chapman is a seasoned executive with more than 25 years of experience leading complex health systems through growth and transformation. She will oversee the operational strategy for the top-ranked pediatric hospital system.<\/p>\n
Chapman joins Seattle Children\u2019s following a successful tenure as managing director at Kaufman Hall and a distinguished 23-year career at Virginia Mason Medical Center, where she ultimately served as president. During her leadership in Seattle, she was recognized for maintaining national excellence in quality and safety while driving significant improvements in patient experience and operational efficiency.<\/p>\n
“Katerie is a visionary leader who understands the intricate balance of operational rigor and compassionate care,” said Dr. Christopher A. Longhurst, CEO of Seattle Children\u2019s. “Her deep roots in the healthcare community and her proven track record in leading high-performing teams make her the ideal person to lead our operations as we continue to grow and innovate for the patients and families we serve.”<\/p>\n
Chapman\u2019s career is marked by a dedicated focus on growth, integration and sustained performance improvement. During her time as president at Virginia Mason Medical Center, she was a key contributor in helping form Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH), an expanded regional health care system.<\/p>\n
“I have long admired Seattle Children\u2019s for its relentless pursuit of excellence and its profound mission,” said Chapman. “I am honored to return to a leadership role in this community and look forward to working alongside this world-class team to deliver measurable outcomes for the workforce and the patients and families Children\u2019s serves.”<\/p>\n
Chapman holds a Master of Health Services Administration and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Washington. She was named one of the Puget Sound Business Journal\u2019s \u201c40 Under 40\u201d and is a graduate of executive programs at both Harvard Business School and the Kellogg School of Management.<\/p>\n
About Seattle Children\u2019s<\/p>\n
Seattle Children\u2019s mission is to provide hope, care and cures to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Together, Seattle Children\u2019s Hospital, Research Institute and Foundation deliver superior patient care, identify new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and raise funds to create better futures for patients.<\/p>\n
Ranked as one of the top children\u2019s hospitals in the country by\u00a0U.S. News & World Report, Seattle Children\u2019s serves as the pediatric and adolescent academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho \u2013 the largest region of any children\u2019s hospital in the country. As one of the nation\u2019s top five pediatric research centers, Seattle Children\u2019s Research Institute is internationally recognized for its work in neurosciences, immunology, cancer, infectious disease, injury prevention and much more. Seattle Children\u2019s Foundation, along with Seattle Children\u2019s Guild Association \u2013 the largest all-volunteer fundraising network for any hospital in the country \u2013 works with our generous community to raise funds for lifesaving care and research.<\/p>\n
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