Connecticut Children’s Names Shannon Sullivan as Next President and CEO

Hartford, Conn. - October 7, 2025 - Connecticut Children's Board of Directors today named Shannon Sullivan, MSW, MS, as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Connecticut Children's. Sullivan will assume her responsibilities leading Connecticut Children's on January 12, 2026.

Sullivan joins Connecticut Children's from Care New England, where she served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Women & Infants Hospital in Rhode Island. With nearly two decades of leadership experience, Sullivan has been recognized for her innovative, patient-centered approach to healthcare, including overseeing the construction of a field hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic and earning the Providence Business News Industry Leader in Healthcare award.

"This is a transformational moment for Connecticut Children's," said Jon Rubin, Chair of the Corporate Board of Directors. "Shannon's experience, vision, and values align with our mission, and her leadership will propel us forward as we continue to care for children and families in Connecticut and the region."

Her appointment comes at a pivotal time for Connecticut Children's, which is less than three months away from opening its new $320 million clinical tower - a state-of-the-art facility that will expand our capacity to care for children, integrate advanced technologies, and strengthen the health system's position as a pediatric leader regionally and nationally.