Chris Vasquez brings her finance acumen and insights from over 30 years in executive health-care leadership, especially to her work with Healthcare Realty’s board strategic planning and corporate governance. With a focus on program development, Vasquez’s recent role as chief operating officer at Ascension health system in Texas (Ascension Texas) has been pivotal in driving operational excellence and sustainable growth.

The teams at Ascension Texas, University Health System in San Antonio, and Memorial Hermann Health System benefited from Vasquez’s commitment to integrity and strategic oversight, which she now carries into her board responsibilities. Those teams achieved significant operational improvements, always with an eye toward advancing health-care excellence. It’s this dedication to mission-driven leadership that guides Vasquez’s ongoing contributions to board leadership.