The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Ross of the University of Chicago Medicine to its board of directors.

Amy Ross is the Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at UChicago Medicine (UCM) where she leads the development of the enterprise’s long-term strategy and business development activities.  In addition, Ross oversees the academic health system’s marketing and communications division, the Care Network Medical Group, and five key service lines: heart and vascular, digestive diseases, neurosciences, musculoskeletal, and the transplant program.

Prior to UChicago Medicine, Ross held leadership roles at various local health systems as well as in healthcare consulting at The Chartis Group and Deloitte.

Her expertise includes strategic plan development, physician alignment and network development, both clinical and non-clinical management across the care continuum including operations, quality and outcomes management, and care coordination. She also brings significant experience in ongoing enhancements to overall service line development in areas such as financial reporting, funds flow, strategy, and marketing efforts.

“I am thrilled to welcome Amy to the Board of Directors for the Greater Chicago Chapter of the Red Cross,” said Cat Rabenstine, interim chief executive officer of the American Red Cross of Illinois. “Amy’s extensive expertise in healthcare strategy and her commitment to community well-being will be invaluable as we continue to deliver lifesaving services to those in need.”

Amy holds a master’s degree in health administration from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management, and is a former Carol Emmott Fellow that focuses on developing exceptional women leaders in the healthcare industry.

The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago volunteer board includes more than thirty civic and corporate leaders from a range of professional backgrounds for the Greater Chicago chapter that serves 7.6 million people in four counties. A full list of members is located at https://www.redcross.org/local/illinois/about-us/locations/greater-chicago.html

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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