With a unique blend of strategic communication expertise and operational leadership, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center COO Jodi Conachen has been instrumental in shaping the organization’s reputation for excellence. While serving as vice president of marketing and communications, she helped steer the brand through major initiatives and challenges, often stepping into operational roles that demanded innovative, high-impact solutions. Now as COO, she is charged with executing Mary Bird Perkins’ strategic plan, aligning internal operations with external partnerships to ensure patients receive the highest quality care. Her cross-functional leadership experience, honed through roles at Community Coffee Company, Woman’s Hospital and other entities, gives her a deep understanding of how communication and execution go hand-in-hand. She’s passionate about leading with clarity, purpose and compassion—both internally and community-wide.