Shawn Lyden, chief strategy officer, thought he wanted to become a doctor when he first began his college career (it was his father’s idea). Changing gears, he landed in law school, but the irony that he still ended up working in a hospital isn’t lost on him. “I often say I fell into health care […]
About Kathy Johnson
Education and mentorship opportunities available through Career Launch program
When Akron Children’s introduced its Career Launch program in 2019, it was with the intention of filling entry-level positions in specific degree paths. “A labor market analysis revealed that the people needed to fill critical roles weren’t available in our area,” said Patrice Russell, program manager. “So, leadership decided to do something about that.” Patrice […]
Getting to know Dr. John Crow, Associate Chief Medical Officer
While he may not have known from an early age that he wanted to become a pediatric surgeon, Dr. John Crow, associate chief medical officer and pediatric surgeon, had lots of practice honing his skills. From working with his hands at an early age as an apprentice electrician to helping raise nine kids, he has […]
Meet Grace Wakulchik, President and Chief Executive Officer
Grace Wakulchik, president and chief executive officer (CEO), is the type of person who always sees the bigger picture. In fact, she first demonstrated her business acumen at age 10, when she realized she was being underpaid (25 cents a loaf!) for her homemade bread. As a staff nurse, she wanted to help solve organizational […]
Get to know Craig McGhee, Chief of Non-Hospital Ambulatory Based Services
Craig McGhee, chief of non-hospital ambulatory based services, has a favorite mantra he likes to live by: ‘hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard’. Whether he’s using it when coaching youth sports or the employees he manages, he models hard work through his oversight of the operations of Akron Children’s medical and surgical […]
Get to know Chris Young, Chief of Hospital-Based Services and Chief Nursing Officer
Chris Young’s happiest place on Earth may be the iconic Walt Disney World (she’s been there 10 times!), but Akron Children’s Hospital comes in a very close second. And just like Disney, Chris is committed to continuously improving and creating a great experience. In fact, when she joined the hospital in 2012 as the director […]
