Kimberly Chavalas Cripe, president and chief executive officer of Rady Children’s Health, was featured in the Orange County Business Journal’s (OCBJ) OC50 for 2026.
Orange County Business Journal: OC500 2025: Kimberly Chavalas Cripe
Kimberly Chavalas Cripe is featured in OCBJ’s 2025 OC500 as she leads major growth and a merger expected to generate roughly $3B.
Becker’s Hospital Review: After a decade — or 2 — at the helm, these CEOs have grown with their systems
When Kimberly Chavalas Cripe first led CHOC, she took a hands-on approach; over time, she embraced a more collaborative leadership style.
Becker’s Hospital Review: 209 women hospital and health system presidents and CEOs to know
Kim Cripe is one of 209 women hospital and health system presidents and CEOs to know, according to the leading healthcare news publication.
Becker’s Hospital Review: Great leaders in healthcare | 2025
Explore the 2025 top healthcare leaders, including Kimberly Chavalas Cripe, CEO of CHOC.
Becker’s Hospital Review: CEO tenures at the 30 largest children’s hospitals
Kim Cripe, CEO of CHOC, has the longest tenure among healthcare CEOs, serving since 1997, as featured in Becker’s Hospital Review.
