Department of Pediatrics Leadership Team

The Department of Pediatrics is led by many nationally and internationally respected experts.

Department Leaders

Jean Silvestri, MD
Chair, Department of Pediatrics, Rush University Children’s Hospital

Valerie Kalinowski, MD
Vice Chairperson, Clinical Operations

Lisa Giordano, MD
Vice Chairperson, Education

Laura Meltzer, MD
Vice Chairperson, Safety, Quality and Clinical Effectiveness

Carla Minutti, MD
Vice Chairperson, Innovation; Medical Director, Pediatric Subspecialty

Kyran Quinlan, MD, MPH
Vice Chairperson, Faculty Development

Shaun Cooper, MS-HSM
Associate Vice President, Rush University Children’s Hospital

Andjelka Tomov

Director of Finance, Rush University Children’s Hospital

Annie Huang
Project Manager, Rush University Children’s Hospital

Jennifer Nowak

Administrative Manager, Rush University Children’s Hospital