HOUSTON, Sept. 22, 2023 ~ Texas Children's Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Debra Feigin Sukin, Ph.D., as the new President of the organization. Sukin will join Texas Children's on January 8, 2024, and report to Mark A. Wallace, who will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer.

Sukin currently serves at Houston Methodist as an Executive Vice President with responsibility for four Houston Methodist hospitals and is the Chief Executive Officer of Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, in addition to system responsibilities leading Neurosciences and the Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart Center. Before joining Houston Methodist, she was the Senior Vice President of St. Luke's Health System in the Texas Medical Center. She received her Master of Healthcare Administration from Washington University in St. Louis and her Ph.D. in Health Policy and Health Management at The University of Texas Health Science Center.

Mark A. Wallace, President and CEO of Texas Children's said "I am thrilled to welcome Debbie, an exemplary and talented leader, to Texas Children's." He added that "Her expertise, vision and values are a perfect fit for our organization and where we are headed in the future."

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Michael C. Linn, Chair of the Texas Children's Board of Trustees said "The Board of Trustees unanimously and collectively approved the appointment of Debra Feigin Sukin, Ph.D., as President of Texas Children's." He added that "She is an exemplary leader with a proven track record of success across academic medicine and will no doubt elevate Texas Children's to new heights."

C Park Shaper, Vice Chair of the Texas Children's Board of Trustees said "This is a pivotal role for the organization," adding that "it was our humble responsibility to find the absolute best person for the role and for Texas Children's – and we have! Debbie is exactly who we need leading the next chapter of Texas Children's."

As President, Sukin will lead one of America's largest children's hospital with 5.2 million patient encounters annually across 120 locations throughout Houston, Austin and Central Texas with 17000 world-class employees serving children around globe. The hospital has been consistently recognized as a leader in pediatric care ranking third in U.S News & World Report's 2023-24 Best Children's Hospitals survey

Debra Feigin Sukin expressed her excitement about joining this prestigious organization saying "I am truly honored and excited to serve as the new President of Texas Children's," adding that "Texas Children's has always been a profoundly special place to me." She also expressed her gratitude towards Mark A Wallace saying "Mark has been a mentor and friend for many decades" adding that she feels fortunate to serve under him as he continues on as CEO

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