Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Welcomes Kendra Crawford as Chief Nursing Officer
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (June 4, 2025) — Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Kendra Crawford, MS, BSN, RN, CPHQ, NEA-BC, FACHE, as the new chief nursing officer. With a distinguished career dedicated to enhancing the quality of care, patient outcomes and excellence in nursing practice, Crawford brings a wealth of experience and a global perspective to nursing leadership.
Crawford joins Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, where she served as associate chief nursing officer. Her extensive background includes key leadership positions at renowned institutions such as Kaiser Permanente, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City – Mayo Clinic in Abu Dhabi, UAE and Health First, among others. Her clinical expertise spans women's and children's services, dialysis, perioperative services and quality management.
"We are thrilled to welcome Kendra to our team at Memorial Hospital as she steps into a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization,” said Scott Ciesielski, chief administrative officer, Sonoma County. “Her strategic approach and ability to implement robust infrastructure and processes are invaluable assets that will advance our vision of excellence in quality, patient experience, fiscal accountability, caregiver reward and recognition and practice development.”
“I'm passionate about serving those in need and believe in the power of community-focused health care,” Crawford said. “It's incredibly rewarding to be part of an organization like Providence that embraces a mission of serving all, especially the poor and vulnerable."
As a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) and a board-certified nurse executive, Crawford is dedicated to empowering nurses, advancing evidence-based practices and building strong collaborative relationships with interdisciplinary teams. Her leadership philosophy emphasizes nurse mentorship and professional development, ensuring that the nursing team at Memorial Hospital can deliver exceptional care.
Previously serving as an interim nurse leader in Sonoma County, she expressed her enthusiasm for returning to the area. “The community here is unique, and I’m eager to reconnect and contribute to the hospital’s mission in a meaningful way,” Crawford said. “My initial focus will be on getting to know my team. Building relationships enables me to empower nurses to continuously achieve clinical excellence and provide outstanding patient care.”
About Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital has been a staple of Sonoma County and the North Coast region for generations. Since 1950 the hospital has improved health, enriched lives and strengthened communities. As the area's population has grown, we have expanded our local, not-for-profit network of hospitals, health care services and community outreach programs in keeping with the mission of our founders.
Today, Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital provides comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and community outreach services provide the expert care you need — close to home. Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital is a designated Level II Trauma Center for the North Coast region and is the first choice among patients requiring specialized cardiac care, cancer treatment, sports medicine and rehabilitation, emergency care, psychiatric services and much more. For more information, visit www.providence.org/locations/norcal/santa-rosa-memorial-hospital.
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