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December 1, 2022

Maija Williams, MPH Promoted to Chief Operating Officer of the Hospital
By Editorial Staff

Maija Williams, MPH        
The Rockefeller University Hospital is proud to announce the promotion of Maija Williams to the position of Chief Operating Officer of the Hospital. Since joining Rockefeller University in 2006, Maija has managed the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) and the administrative responsibilities of the Rockefeller University Hospital. She has played a vital role in the successful renewals of the Rockefeller University NIH NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award grant since 2006, which has brought more than $135 million in grant funds to Rockefeller.
 
Maija oversees all administrative and operational duties of Rockefeller University Hospital and the CCTS, including financial analysis and strategy, human resource management, facilities management, business development and marketing, and contract negotiations with sponsors and strategic partners. She also leads strategic planning and direction to provide Clinical Scholars, staff, and scientists solutions that significantly impact the success of their education and research. She also works directly with the New York State Department of Health, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and the Greater New York Hospital Association on Hospital compliance and quality assurance activities.
 
Maija has been recognized by her peers with leadership roles in professional societies, and currently serves as the Chair of the HealthCare Leaders of New York Diversity & Inclusion Committee and the Governing Councilor for the American Public Health Association in the Health Administration Section.  She is also the Chair-Elect of the Association for Clinical and Translational Science Research Operations & Administration Special Interest Group.
 
As Chief Operating Officer, Maija will provide her vision, leadership, and operational management skills to guide Rockefeller University Hospital and the CCTS in the execution of growth-focused strategies while streamlining operations for efficiencies. In addition, Maija will continue to ensure integrity in data management, mining, and analysis, while ensuring compliance with the requirements of granting organizations, regulatory agencies, collaborating institutions, and strategic partners.    
 
Please join us in congratulating Maija on her very well-earned and well-deserved promotion.