Hackensack Meridian Health’s Nicole Harris-Hollingsworth Recognized as One of Modern Healthcare’s Leading Women

Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive health network, is proud to announce that Nicole Harris-Hollingsworth, Ed.D., MCHES, Senior Vice President, Social Determinants & Impact, was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Leading Women for 2025. The profiles of all the honorees are featured in the March 10, 2025 issue of MH magazine and online at ModernHealthcare.com/LeadingWomen.

“I want to congratulate Nicole Harris-Hollingsworth on being named one of Modern Healthcare’s Leading Women for 2025,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, chief executive officer of Hackensack Meridian Health. “Nicole has been instrumental in supporting Hackensack Meridian Health’s mission to transform health care by ensuring more people have access to innovative, high-quality healthcare. We look forward to seeing how she will continue to drive positive change across the communities we serve.”

This prestigious recognition program acknowledges and honors women executives from all sectors of the healthcare industry for their contributions to care delivery improvement, health equity, policy and gender equity in healthcare leadership.

“The roles held by the honorees on our 2025 list of Leading Women and Rising Stars vary greatly but they all have one thing in common — a commitment to helping their organizations reach the clinical, operational and financial goals,” said Mary Ellen Podmolik, editor-in-chief of Modern Healthcare. “Their leadership and achievements are propelling the industry forward, both in terms of improving the patient experience and serving as mentors for other women in healthcare.”

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To view the full list, visit ModernHealthcare.com/LeadingWomen.