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CHOC CEO Kimberly Chavalas Cripe says she is eager to meet her successor
Kimberly Chavalas Cripe says she is eager to meet her successor, but no timing is given.
She has worked in the same children’s health system for 35 years.
Cripe joined Children’s Hospital of Orange County, or CHOC, in 1991.
She became its president and CEO in 1997.
Her eventual departure would mark a leadership change at the California children’s hospital.
The available information does not say when a successor will be named or take over.
Kimberly Chavalas Cripe says she “can’t wait” to meet her successor.
Cripe has worked in the same children’s health system for 35 years, including 29 years as its leader.
She joined Children’s Hospital of Orange County in 1991.
She became the hospital’s president and CEO in 1997.
The article does not say when a successor will be named.
- Who
- Kimberly Chavalas Cripe, president and CEO of Children’s Hospital of Orange County.
- What
- She says she is eager to meet her successor.
- When
- The article was published on October 30, 2026. The timing of a successor’s appointment is not stated.
- Where
- Children’s Hospital of Orange County in Orange, California.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Cripe arrived at Children’s Hospital of Orange County.
Cripe became the hospital’s president and CEO.
Becker’s Hospital Review reported that Cripe was eager to meet her successor.
- Time at health system
- 35 years
- Time as leader
- 29 years
- Joined hospital
- 1991
- Became president and CEO
- 1997
What people are saying
can’t wait