Peter Chu

Peter Chu is a Quality Improvement Advisor at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, where he has been instrumental in enhancing healthcare quality and safety measures. He held this position from August 2021 until January 2023 and currently serves as the Project Director for Strategy & Network Development at the same institution, a role he has occupied since January 2023.

Professional Background

• Experience: Peter is a fellowship-trained Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with over seven years of experience in both adult and pediatric health system strategy and operations. His expertise includes public reporting of hospital quality and safety measures, as well as implementing high reliability care practices in leading academic medical centers.1
• Previous Roles: Before joining UCSF, he worked as a Project Manager for Quality & Patient Safety at UC San Diego Health from July 2018 to August 2021, and as an Administrative Fellow there from July 2017 to June 2018. His earlier experience includes roles at the Cleveland Clinic and UCLA Health, focusing on patient experience and healthcare administration.1

Education and Certifications

• Education: Peter holds a Master's degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience from UCLA. He also completed an Executive Education program at UCLA Anderson School of Management.1
• Certifications: He is certified as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt, demonstrating his proficiency in process improvement methodologies. Additionally, he has received various awards recognizing his leadership in healthcare.1

Personal Mission

Peter's professional mission emphasizes understanding complex systems, delivering acts of kindness, and cherishing memorable moments in healthcare delivery. His strengths include maximizing team potential, fostering consensus, and creating structured solutions to complex challenges.1