Chief Executive Officer, Fractional

 Join an organization at the forefront of improving health by transforming care through Centering® groups

Chief Executive Officer, Fractional

General Description

Centering Healthcare Institute (“CHI”)  is a non-profit organization that collaborates with healthcare providers across all sectors to transform healthcare. Our mission is to champion and advance the evidence-based Centering group model of care to transform how healthcare is practiced and experienced, empowering healthcare providers and patients to improve health outcomes. We empower patients, strengthen patient-provider relationships, and build communities through three main components: health assessment, interactive learning, and community building. 

We are dedicated to creating a future where the risk of preterm birth, the inequities faced by Black women in pregnancy-related outcomes, and the disparities in early childhood are significantly reduced—ensuring that every child has the potential to enjoy better life chances, social and economic opportunities, and overall well-being. With over two decades of experience as the leading resource for group care, we have developed and sustained the Centering model in nearly 500 practice sites and some of the largest health systems in the world.

The Opportunity  

Centering Healthcare Institute (CHI) stands at a defining moment in its evolution and in the  national movement for maternal and reproductive health equity. With expanding partnerships,  rising public and policy attention to group prenatal care, and growing opportunities to shape  systems of care, CHI is poised to amplify its national impact and redefine how communities  experience health and belonging. 

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be a mission-driven and visionary leader who brings both  strategic foresight and a deep commitment to CHI’s purpose. More than a steward of  operations, the CEO will be a systems thinker and catalyst—someone who thrives in  complexity, leads with courage and curiosity, and builds enduring partnerships rooted in trust  and shared accountability. 

CHI seeks a transformative governance leader who can inspire alignment across a distributed  and diverse organization; cultivate relationships with funders, health systems, and policymakers;  and guide CHI’s evolution into a more visible, connected, and resilient national platform for  change. This leader will be ambitious yet grounded, collaborative yet decisive—balancing  strategy with humanity and vision with execution.

The CEO will shape and advance CHI’s overall strategy and organizational  structure, partnering closely with a high-performing executive leadership team. The CEO reports  directly to the Board of Directors and serves as its key partner in governance, strategy, and  sustainability. 

This role offers a rare opportunity to define the future of CHI, architecting a thriving, future-ready  organization that drives systemic impact in maternal and reproductive health. The CEO will work  in close partnership with the Board, staff, and external allies to ensure that CHI’s mission,  culture, and strategy are powerfully aligned for the years ahead. 

Candidate Profile  

The next CEO of CHI will be a strategic and values-rooted systems leader who brings both  heart and vision to the role. Rather than solely executing plans, this leader will define the  horizon, cultivate shared purpose, mobilize partners, and shape the future of equitable care  through influence, insight, and innovation. The CEO will guide the organization through growth  and systems change, anchoring CHI’s mission in measurable outcomes for families and  communities. 

The role oversees CHI’s strategic direction, organizational health, partnerships, financial  sustainability, and influence across the healthcare landscape. Working closely with the Board of  Directors and Executive Team, the CEO will ensure CHI’s programs, operations, and  governance are aligned with a long-term vision for scale, systems impact, and sustainable  excellence.  

The CEO will steward CHI through its next phase of growth, optimizing infrastructure, ensuring  operational alignment with mission and strategy, and empowering leaders across the  organization to thrive. This includes championing continuous improvement and change  management across systems, partnerships, and culture to position CHI as a model for equity centered healthcare innovation. 

As the organization’s chief steward, the CEO will ensure that CHI’s operations, programs, and  governance adhere to the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and performance.  They will represent CHI nationally, building trust, visibility, and influence with policymakers,  funders, health systems, and community partners. 

As a member of and leader for the Executive Team, the CEO will foster collaboration, promote  excellence, and strengthen the organization’s capacity for innovation, advocacy, and sustained  impact. Reporting to the CEO is the Chief Financial Officer, Chief External Engagement/Chief of  Philanthropy Officer, Chief Operating Officer/Chief People & Culture Officer.  

The strategic leader stepping into this role has an opportunity to set a clear vision and direction  for CHI’s future, guiding the organization into a new era of relevance, reach, and systems-level  influence.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to excel in each of  its essential functions. CHI’s next CEO brings experience and a passion for leadership in the  following areas, which are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform  these functions. 

Key Responsibilities

People & Culture Leadership 

• Foster a culture of belonging, collaboration, and innovation grounded in equity and trust. 

• Inspire teams through vision and shared accountability rather than control or hierarchy. 

• Lead with empathy, authenticity, and a deep commitment to collective healing and  growth. 

• Additional duties as assigned.

Strategic Leadership & Vision 

• Envision and communicate a compelling future for CHI that inspires alignment across the organization and its partners. 

• Lead with curiosity, creativity, and courage, embracing complexity and charting pathways for transformative change in healthcare systems. 

• Position CHI as a trusted thought leader and convener in maternal and reproductive health equity, driving national dialogue and systemic reform. 

• Proactively assess opportunities, risks, and emerging trends to guide long-term  organizational strategy. 

Governance & Organizational Stewardship 

• Partner with the Board of Directors to strengthen governance, strategic oversight, and long-term sustainability. 

• Model integrity, transparency, and accountability, ensuring that decisions reflect CHI’s mission and values. 

• Cultivate leadership across the organization, empowering a distributed and high performing team. 

External Relations, Influence & Advocacy 

• Serve as the organization’s chief advocate and public voice—building alliances with funders, policymakers, health systems, and community leaders. 

• Expand CHI’s reach through strategic partnerships and public thought leadership.

•  Leverage storytelling, evidence, and policy engagement to advance equity-centered systems of care. 

Financial Sustainability & Resource Development 

• Lead philanthropic strategy and strengthen diversified revenue, including grants, earned revenue, payer partnerships, and government contracts. 

• Own and maintain strong institutional relationships with current and prospective funders, partners, and investors. 

• Ensure financial stewardship, transparency, and multi-year revenue planning.

Reporting Structure and Key Relationships

Reporting to the CEO is the Chief Financial Officer, Chief External Engagement/Chief of  Philanthropy Officer, Chief Operating Officer/Chief People & Culture Officer.

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience:

• Continuous professional development and staying informed to ensure the organization operates within legal frameworks and consistent with the best practices in the field, is required.  

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline preferred, or at least ten years of senior executive experience in healthcare delivery, maternal health, public health, or adjacent fields.

• Experience working with or leading mission-driven, nonprofit, or healthcare organizations  with national scope and complex stakeholder ecosystems. 

• Prior experience in nonprofit governance, board partnership, and systems-level strategy  preferred.

Skills:

• Outstanding interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills; 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software 

• Demonstrated ability to maintain the highest ethical standards, including confidentiality and handling sensitive situations and information with the utmost discretion and diplomacy.

• A demonstrated record of visionary leadership in advancing health equity, systems  transformation, or large-scale social impact.

• Proven ability to mobilize cross-sector partnerships, influence policy and practice, and  strengthen organizational governance.

• Exceptional strategic thinker who can balance aspirational vision with disciplined,  values-based decision-making.

• Skilled communicator and coalition-builder who unites diverse voices around a shared  purpose.

• Integrity, emotional intelligence, and resilience to lead through change. 

Cultural Sensitivity:

• Commitment to ideals of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion; and to fostering an anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning.

• Ability to uphold our core values of Accountability, Diversity & Equity, Partnership, Data-Driven decision-making, and Community.

Working Conditions 

The Chief Executive Officer operates in a remote office-like environment. While adhering to a standard full-time work schedule, working irregular hours may be necessary. We prioritize adaptability, iterative approaches, and cross-functional collaboration, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Communication: Regular check-ins via [communication tools, e.g., Slack, Zoom, email] are required to maintain alignment, productivity and collaboration.

Productivity: Must be able to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work without direct supervision. This utilizes standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems

Travel: Travel to various locations may be expected for attending conferences, staff meetings and retreats, and any other relevant event. 

Compensation

The salary range for the Chief Executive Officer role is $180,000 - $200,000, based on the qualifications and years of relevant experience the selected candidate brings.

Vaccination Requirements

As a condition of employment, each candidate selected for employment will be required to have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccination prior to the selected candidate’s start date with the Company and be fully vaccinated (as that term may be defined by the CDC) within 30 days from that date, unless approved for an exemption. We are a healthcare consulting company committed to putting health and safety first for our staff, partners, constituents, and the larger communities in which we live and work.

Proof of at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccination will be required prior to the scheduled start date, and proof of full vaccination will be required no later than 30 days after the start date. The Company will review requests for exemption on a case-by-case basis and provide reasonable accommodations to employees needing exemptions due to disability or sincerely held religious beliefs where doing so would not result in an undue hardship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable, and inclusive workplace, actively seeking to build a diverse workforce that reflects the populations we aim to serve and the communities where we work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. 

CHI is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@centeringhealthcare.org.