Beth Goodman, executive director of strategy activation and change management at Rady Children’s Health in Orange County, was featured in the Orange County Business Journal’s The Indispensables 2026. According to the publication, Beth Goodman is the kind of leader organizations rely on during their most complex and transformational moments.

Over nearly two decades at CHOC and now across Rady Children’s Health, she has earned a reputation as a trusted, highly effective leader who helps teams navigate change while keeping people aligned around a shared mission.

As Executive Director of Strategy Activation & Change Management, Beth plays a critical role supporting enterprise-wide integration and transformation efforts following the merger of the parent companies of CHOC and Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego.

Her work spans strategy activation, organizational change management and cross-functional alignment during a significant period of evolution for the organization. Beth is often the go-to leader for complex initiatives because of her ability to connect strategy, operations and people in a way that builds trust and drives progress.

What makes Beth truly indispensable is her ability to lead through complexity without losing the human side of the work. Beginning her career as a neonatology nurse, she brings credibility, empathy, and operational insight to every challenge.

She is respected for her calm leadership style, strong work ethic, and ability to
bring people together around solutions—always keeping the focus where it belongs: on improving the experience and future of children and families.