Madeline Bell

President and CEO Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Bell, who began her career at CHOP more than 30 years ago as a nurse, has led the organization since 2015. She’s continuously pushing the envelope, including in 2018 when she redesigned the pediatric residency program. CHOP also plans to expand with a new hospital in King of Prussia, Pa. Nearly 80% of CHOP’s workforce is female and Bell has championed a number of career development programs, including a networking campaign and a lecture series to help women pursue higher degrees.