Meet Our Leadership
Our Leadership
Aimee J. Daily, Ph.D. – President & Chief Executive Officer
In November 2023, Aimee J. Daily, Ph.D. began her role as president & chief executive officer of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Daily joins the organization with a rich 23-year history in healthcare and executive leadership.
Prior to joining Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Daily served as senior vice president and chief transformation officer at Memorial Health, a nonprofit healthcare organization in Central Illinois. She was key in developing relationships and leading innovation, both critical components of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ core work and values.
Under her leadership, Memorial Health achieved multiple awards including Best Organization in Leadership Development and the Learning Elite Gold Award.
Daily holds a Ph.D. from Benedictine University, and is also a member of Illinois Women in Leadership, a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, and a member of the Association of Talent Development and Organization Development Network. She is a Registered Organization Development Consultant, has earned Senior Professional in Human Resources certification, and an International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach credential. She previously served on the National Center for Healthcare Leadership steering committee and as a Learning Elite judge.
Daily brings a deep appreciation for children’s hospitals after experiencing firsthand the impact they have with families – her two children, now adults, were born prematurely and treated in the NICU after birth.
Daily now resides in Utah.
Frances Fu – Chief Operating & Financial Officer
As Chief Operating & Financial Officer, Frances Fu stewards the fiscal well-being and operational efficiency of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. She joined the executive team driven by a profound commitment to ensuring a brighter, healthier tomorrow for every child.
In her role, Frances oversees a broad spectrum of critical functions, including finance, donor engagement, brand & communications, marketing, business development, and corporate partnership fundraising. Prior to this role, Frances served as the Chief Financial and Strategy Officer at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Frances brings a wealth of experience to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. She was the Chief Financial Officer of RET Ventures, a venture capital firm specializing in real estate technology investments, where she managed the financial operations of their $250 million portfolio. Concurrently, Frances provided operational, financial, and strategic consulting to start-ups and small businesses.
Before relocating to Utah in 2014, Frances was President and COO of ProCure Proton Therapy Center, a leading cancer treatment facility. She joined ProCure in 2007 as part of the Business Development team and rose through the ranks to lead the company’s New Jersey treatment center. During her tenure, she co-founded the ProCure Cancer Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to supporting cancer patients.
Frances’ career began in Healthcare Investment Banker with Banc of America Securities in New York and Ernst & Young L.L.P. She holds an M.B.A. from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a B.S. in Finance and Accounting from NYU Stern School of Business.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Frances is an active volunteer with local non-profits and cherishes time spent with her husband and their three children. She is an avid mountain biker, skier, and enjoys exploring new camping destinations.
Andrew Sjoblom – Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel
As Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel, Andrew Sjoblom provides both operational leadership and legal expertise, ensuring that Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals runs efficiently and ethically to champion the health and well-being of every child.
In his role, he oversees a diverse range of critical functions at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, including Legal, Compliance, information Technology, Human Resources, Culture & DEI, and Enterprise Risk Management.
He finds fulfillment in collaborating with the organization’s programs, foundations, operations. finance and strategy teams to maximize fundraising for member children’s hospitals. His integrated perspective, encompassing human resources, proves especially valuable in these efforts.
Andrew began his legal career as a commercial litigator in Los Angeles. Before joining Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in 2016, he was a partner in the Salt Lake City office of Holland & Hart LLP, where he represented clients in commercial disputes, primarily involving intellectual property and contracts.
Andrew is a graduate of the University of Utah and Harvard Law School. He and his wife, Amy, are proud parents of four daughters. In his free time, he enjoys attending live music events, cheering on his favorite soccer teams, and exploring the natural beauty of Utah.
Kristen Schavemaker – Chief Programs & Foundation Partnerships Officer
Kristen Schavemaker is the Chief Programs & Foundation Partnerships Officer at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. In this role, she leads the strategic direction and delivery of all Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals programs, including Media, Campus Programs, Extra Life, Play Yellow, and other Corporate Programs. Kristen also oversees the team responsible for coaching the successful execution of all fundraising channels and ensuring a cohesive partnership experience with member hospitals across the country.
Kristen joined Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in 2014 and has held various roles over the past decade, including Senior Vice President of Community Operations, Southeast Area Vice President, and South Region Director.
Before joining Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Kristen worked at Marriott Vacations Worldwide in Orlando, where she held several positions in Strategic Alliances, Customer Strategy & Process. She led the development and implementation of brand standard initiatives in Resort Operations across a portfolio of over 65 resorts worldwide. Kristen also played a key role in integrating Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals fundraising into guest experiences at these resorts. Additionally, she served on the leadership team for The Torch Relay for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, an annual event involving Marriott associates nationwide, which inspired her to join the organization.
Kristen holds a degree in Hospitality Management from Cornell University. She lives in Orlando, Florida, with her husband Dirk, their son Grayson, and their two miniature dachshunds.
Board of Trustees
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CHAIR
Barbara Joers
President & CEO, GILLETTE CHILDREN’S SPECIALTY HEALTHCARE
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VICE CHAIR/CHAIR STRATEGY COMMITTEE
Kimberly Cripe
President & CEO, CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY
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IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN
Rick Merrill
President and CEO, COOK CHILDREN’S HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
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TREASURER/CHAIR FINANCE & INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
Jenny Love Meyer
EVP & Chief Culture Officer, LOVE’S TRAVEL STOPS & COUNTRY STORES
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SECRETARY/CHAIR AUDIT & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE
Kane Calamari
SVP – Chief Human Resource Officer & President of the Ace Foundation ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION
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CHAIR – CDO ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Monica Taylor Lotty
Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Board Members
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Craig Aasved
CEO, Shodair Children’s Hospital
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Treasa Bowers
Senior Vice President of Human Resources, 7-Eleven, Inc.
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Bill Cheney
President & CEO, SCHOOLSFIRST CREDIT UNION
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Susan Doliner
Chief Development Officer, MaineHealth and Vice President for Philanthropy Maine Medical Center
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Monica Taylor Lotty
EVP & Chief Development Officer, CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
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Michael Mischler
Retired, EVP of Marketing, CBS TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION
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Elias Neujahr
President, CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF RICHMOND AT VCU
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Dr. Kurt Newman
President & CEO, CHILDREN’S NATIONAL HOSPITAL
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Barbara Nicklaus
Founder and Chair, NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION
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Marie Osmond
CO-FOUNDER, CMN Hospitals
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Karisa Sprague
SVP, US Field HR, WALMART STORES, INC.
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Adam Starkman
CEO, Canada’s Children’s Hospital Foundations
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Grant Stirling
President & CDO, ANN & ROBERT LURIE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO FOUNDATION
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Glenda Fleming Willis
SVP, WM US Operations, North Business Unit, WALMART STORES, INC.