Kimberly Cripe

President and CEO

CHOC Children's

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Kimberly Cripe


Kimberly Chavalas Cripe has served as the President and CEO of Children’s Hospital of Orange County since 1997. In her role, Kimberly leads one of the top pediatric healthcare systems in the nation. Prior to joining CHOC, she was with Humana Inc. (now HCA and Humana)where she held a series of progressively responsible hospital, regional and corporate positions.

Kimberly serves as the chair of the national Children’s Hospital Association, and is active on a variety of other children’s advocacy organizations.

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