Darlene Baptiste Appointed as Permanent CEO of Juan F. Luis Hospital

The V.I. Government Hospital & Health Facilities Corporation has officially appointed Darlene Baptiste as the permanent Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center. Ms. Baptiste will assume her role on February 5, 2025, under a three-year contract approved by the Territorial Board. Ms. Baptiste was selected by the Territorial Board’s Human Resources Search Committee after an extensive recruitment process facilitated by the Kirby Bates Search Firm, a company specializing in healthcare leadership, according to a release from JFL. The search firm provided a pool of 12 highly qualified candidates, with the top five invited for in-depth interviews held at JFL. Ultimately, Ms. Baptiste’s extensive experience, innovative ideas, and demonstrated passion for leading JFL set her apart, earning her the position, the hospital said. "The Territorial Board is very pleased to announce Ms. Baptiste’s appointment as the Chief Executive Officer of the Governo...