Susan Mims

Susan Mims MD MPH currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Dogwood Health Trust since December 2020, after holding the position of Interim Chief Executive Officer. Prior to this role, Susan was the Department Chair at Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC), where focus was placed on education, health equity, and social health influences. From September 2018 to September 2020, Susan volunteered as President of the North Carolina Pediatric Society, leading over 2,500 pediatric professionals in supporting child health throughout the state. Previous experience includes Vice Chief of Staff and Chief of Pediatrics at Mission Health, where programming for children’s services was developed and physician engagement fostered. Additional roles include serving as Medical Director at Buncombe County Health and Human Services and providing consultancy at The Institute for Healthcare Excellence. Educational qualifications include an MD and MPH from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a BS in Biology and Psychology from The University of Georgia.