Chris Van Gorder, Emt B, Mpa, Fache
About Chris Van Gorder, Emt B, Mpa, Fache
Chris Van Gorder is the President and CEO of Scripps Health and a Professor of Health Care Practice at the University of Southern California Price School of Public Policy. He has held various leadership roles in healthcare and emergency services, including positions at Abiomed, the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO, and the San Diego Sheriff's Department.
Current Role at Scripps Health
Chris Van Gorder currently holds the position of President and Chief Executive Officer at Scripps Health in San Diego, California. He has been with the organization since 2000 and oversees its overall strategic direction and operations. His role involves managing healthcare delivery across multiple facilities and ensuring high standards of patient care and organizational performance. Scripps Health is a leading healthcare provider in Southern California.
Board Membership at Abiomed
Chris Van Gorder serves as a Member of the Board of Directors at Abiomed, a medical device company based in Danvers, Massachusetts. Abiomed is known for developing advanced heart pump technologies that significantly contribute to heart recovery and patient care. As a board member, Van Gorder is involved in overseeing company governance and providing strategic input on the company's operations and long-term goals.
Past Leadership at Z-Medica and American College of Healthcare Executives
Chris Van Gorder has had significant roles in both the Z-Medica Board of Directors and the American College of Healthcare Executives. He served as a Director at Z-Medica, an emergency medical equipment company, from 2018 to 2020. He was also the Past Chairman of the American College of Healthcare Executives, an international professional society of healthcare executives, from 2010 to 2011. These roles involved strategic leadership and governance to enhance organizational performance in the healthcare sector.
Educational Background
Chris Van Gorder has an extensive educational background in public administration and healthcare. He earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Healthcare Administration from the University of Southern California from 1984 to 1986. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science/Public Administration at California State University-Los Angeles, studying from 1973 to 1976.
Authorship and Publication
Chris Van Gorder is the author of 'The Front-Line Leader - Building a High Performance Organization From the Ground Up,' published by Jossey Bass/Wiley in 2014. The book offers insights into building effective organizations by focusing on leadership from the ground level. It reflects Van Gorder's extensive experience and leadership philosophy in the healthcare industry.