Michelle Riley-Brown, MHA, FACHE
President and CEO
Michelle Riley-Brown, MHA, FACHE, is the president and chief executive officer of Children's National. Children's National is ranked among the top 10 in the nation on the U.S. News & World Report 2025-26 Best Children's Hospitals annual rankings. She brings over two decades of pediatric healthcare expertise and hospital leadership to the role.
Cara Larson Biddle, MD, MPH
Senior Vice President, Community Pediatrics
Cara Biddle, MD, MPH, who joined Children’s National in 2005, is senior vice president, Community Pediatrics, continuing her strong leadership of community-based care. She previously served as medical director of the Children’s Health Center and division chief of General Pediatrics and Community Health. Dr. Biddle also serves as the Diane and Norman Bernstein Professor of Community Pediatrics.
Catherine Mary Bollard, MD, MB ChB
Senior Vice President and Chief Research Officer, Children's National Hospital
Catherine Bollard, MD, MBChB, is the senior vice president and chief research officer at Children's National and director of the Center for Cancer and Immunology Research. A distinguished hematologist, immunologist and immunotherapist, she leads clinical and research efforts to fight cancer and other inflammatory diseases.
Cicely CC Brooks, DNP-ENL, MSN, RN, NE-BC, FAB
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer
Cicely “CC” Brooks, DNP-ENL, MSN, RN, NE-BC, FAB, brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services in pediatric and adult care. Her work has included oversight of nursing, pharmacy and behavioral health services, with a strong focus on quality, safety, workforce development and patient-centered care.
Gina M. Cronin, MHA, FACHE
Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer
Gina M. Cronin, MHA, FACHE, serves as executive vice president and chief people officer at Children’s National, overseeing all human resources functions and plays a critical role in attracting and retaining skilled healthcare professionals. She previously held the position of chief talent officer for the Cleveland Clinic Health System.
Meghan Delaney, DO, MPH
Associate Chief Clinical Officer
Meghan Delaney, DO, MPH, focuses on advancing clinical strategy, strengthening physician engagement, supporting operations and leading enterprise-wide initiatives in close partnership with the chief clinical officer and Centers of Excellence leadership. She also serves as division chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and director of Transfusion Medicine, in the Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.
Jeffrey Stuart Dome, MD, PHD
Senior Vice President, Cancer and Blood Disorders Center
Jeffrey Dome, MD, PhD, is the senior vice president of the Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children's National and a professor of pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He is an internationally recognized expert on pediatric solid tumors, particularly kidney tumors and sarcomas.
Wayne J. Franklin, MD, MBA
Senior Vice President, Heart and Lung Center
Wayne Franklin, MD, MBA, FACC, is the senior vice president of the Heart and Lung Center, overseeing a wide range of cardiac services. Dr. Franklin's research focuses on adults with congenital heart disease, particularly single ventricle-Fontan physiology, neurocognitive outcomes, pulmonary hypertension, cardiac disease in pregnancy and transition medicine.
Jordan Grossman, JD
Vice President and Chief of Staff
Jordan Grossman, JD, serves as vice president and chief of staff at Children’s National, bringing extensive leadership experience from his roles in federal agencies, Congress and the Washington, D.C., local government. Most recently, he served as deputy administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
Mary Anne Hilliard, Esq, RN, FAAN
Executive Vice President; Chief Legal Officer; General Counsel
Mary Anne Hilliard, Esq, RN, FAAN, executive vice president, chief legal officer and general counsel, oversees a wide range of functions at Children’s National, including legal services, risk management and compliance. In addition to being a lawyer, Hilliard is also a registered nurse and has led initiatives focused on improving patient safety outcomes.
Percival I. Kane, Jr., MHA
Senior Vice President and Chief of Operations
Percival I. Kane, Jr., MHA, is the senior vice president and chief of operations at Children’s National. He plays a critical role in advancing the hospital’s long-term strategic vision and operational excellence. He joined Children’s National from University Hospitals (UH) Ahuja Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, where he served as chief operating officer.
Robert Francis Keating, MD
Senior Vice President, Neuroscience and Behavioral Medicine Center
Robert Keating, MD, has been serving as a dedicated surgeon and physician leader at Children’s National for nearly 30 years. Dr. Keating also serves as the David McCullough Distinguished Professor of Neurosurgery. He leads our top-ranked division of Pediatric Neurosurgery while shaping the growth and direction of our neuroscience and behavioral medicine programs.
Nathan Kuppermann, MD
Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer; Director, Children's National Research Institute; Department Chair, Pediatrics, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH, is executive vice president, chief academic officer of Children's National and director of the Children's National Research Institute. He is a pediatric emergency medicine physician, clinical epidemiologist and leader in emergency medical services for children, with more than 325 peer-reviewed publications.
Ethan Gabriel Leonard, MD
Senior Vice President, Hospital Based Specialties
Ethan Leonard, MD, MBA, is the senior vice president for the Hospital Based Specialties (HBS) Center of Excellence at Children’s National. He oversees the clinical, operational, strategic and academic priorities for HBS.
Matt MacVey, MBA
Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Matt MacVey, MBA, serves as chief information officer at Children’s National, where he leads the Information Services team and is responsible for the organization's IT strategy, operations and cybersecurity. His work focuses on leveraging technology to enhance patient care, ensure security and optimize workflows.
Angela McPike
Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Angela McPike is senior vice president and chief Marketing and Communications officer at Children’s National, where she leads enterprise marketing, communications, public relations, brand strategy, digital engagement and reputation management efforts. She is responsible for advancing the organization’s visibility and strengthening connections with patients, families, employees, donors and community partners.
Anthony David Sandler, MD
Senior Vice President and Surgeon-in-Chief, Joseph E. Robert, Jr., Center for Surgical Care; Director, Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation
Anthony Sandler, MD, is senior vice president and surgeon-in-chief of the Joseph E. Robert, Jr., Center for Surgical Care and the director of the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation. Dr. Sandler is internationally known for his work on childhood solid tumors and operative repair of certain congenital anomalies of the gastrointestinal tract.
Elizabeth Molloy Wells, MD, MHS
Executive Vice President; Chief Clinical Officer; Physician-In-Chief
Elizabeth Wells, MD, MHS, is the executive vice president, chief clinical officer and physician-in-chief. Dr. Wells has executive oversight for ensuring optimal delivery of clinical care while fostering an environment that supports research, education and operational excellence.
