Jennifer Burrows, RN, to lead Providence Oregon

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

PORTLAND, ORE. - Jennifer Burrows, RN, has been chosen to serve as the chief executive of Providence Oregon. Jennifer will be stepping into the role held by William Olson, who announced his retirement earlier this year. 

"Jennifer is a passionate champion for Providence, and she never misses an opportunity to advocate for both our caregivers and patients," says Joel Gilbertson, chief executive, Providence Central Division. "As a nurse, she will be an invaluable presence on our leadership team, one who will extend our Mission throughout Oregon and always keeps the perspective of a bedside caregiver in mind."

Jennifer has spent 32 years in health care, and she currently serves as the chief executive of Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. She has held various leadership positions, including her tenure as chief nursing officer for Providence Oregon.

"It is both an honor and a privilege to be asked to lead our Oregon ministry during this time of immense change in health care," says Jennifer Burrows, RN, chief executive, Providence Oregon. "I take on this accountability mindful of the heritage of the leaders who have come before me over the past 168 years, and the communities who entrust us with their care today and into the future."

Jennifer will officially begin her role in early May. 

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