Amber Sims

Amber Sims is a prominent healthcare executive currently serving as the Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Ascension, a leading non-profit Catholic health system in the United States. She assumed this role in March 2024, after previously holding the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer since September 2020.123

Professional Background

Sims has been with Ascension since 2000, starting her career at Baptist Hospital, now known as Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown. Over the years, she has held various leadership roles, including:

• Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer for Ascension Saint Thomas (2015-2020)
• Vice President for Saint Thomas Health Alliance (2013-2015)
• Leadership positions across both acute and ambulatory services within the Tennessee market.

Her responsibilities have included developing strategic partnerships, enhancing service lines, and leading business development initiatives aimed at positioning Ascension for growth.145

Education

Amber Sims holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration from Western Kentucky University and an MBA from Belmont University’s Jack C. Massey College of Business.125

Recognition

Throughout her career, Sims has been recognized for her contributions to healthcare leadership, including being named in lists such as "40 under 40" by the Nashville Business Journal and "Women to Watch" by Nashville Medical News.5

Amber Sims continues to play a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of Ascension, focusing on growth and innovation within the organization.