Susan Wright

Susan D Wright currently serves as the Executive Director of Children’s Medical Group at Children’s Wisconsin, where she provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for one of the most dynamic pediatric healthcare organizations in the region. In this role, Susan leverages her extensive expertise in healthcare operations, practice management, and organizational effectiveness to drive innovative solutions that enhance patient care, optimize clinical workflows, and strengthen the group’s financial sustainability. Her leadership is instrumental in aligning clinical teams and administrative staff during periods of significant change, ensuring a seamless integration of new initiatives and technology platforms that support the organization’s mission to deliver exceptional pediatric healthcare.

A key focus for Susan is fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaborative practice, which she achieves through her thought leadership and commitment to signal integrity—ensuring that communication and operational processes are aligned with strategic goals. She has led several high-impact projects, including process redesign efforts that streamline patient access, improve practice efficiency, and enhance the patient and family experience. Her expertise in financial management and organizational effectiveness enables her to balance resource allocation with innovative growth strategies, ensuring the long-term sustainability of Children’s Medical Group.

Known for her ability to see the big picture, Susan excels at developing trusting relationships with physicians, staff, and community partners. Her approach combines a results-driven mindset with a human-centered leadership style, making her a trusted partner in navigating complex healthcare environments. With her proven track record in health care operations and her passion for aligning teams around shared goals, Susan continues to advance Children’s Wisconsin’s mission of delivering compassionate, high-quality pediatric care.