Howard Ainsley

Howard Ainsley, DHSc, MHA, is an accomplished academic and healthcare executive with extensive experience in hospital administration and leadership. Currently serving as a Professorial Lecturer at The George Washington University, Ainsley teaches a graduate-level Capstone Course in hospital administration. Previous roles include Executive Vice-President & Chief Operating Officer at Adventist HealthCare, where Ainsley led significant change management initiatives, and President & CEO at Novant Health-Morehead Memorial Hospital, focusing on financial recovery strategies for struggling institutions. Ainsley's career spans various leadership positions in healthcare, including Regional Chief Executive Officer for Hawaii Health System Corporation and multiple roles at Carilion Health Systems. Ainsley holds a Doctorate in Health Sciences from Radford University, a master's degree in Health Services Administration from The George Washington University, and a bachelor's degree in Health Education from Western Carolina University.