Mary L. Durham, PhD
Director, The Center for Health Research
Vice President for Research, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals

Dr. Durham, who has guided the research center since 1995, says that our “necessary inter-dependence” sets us apart from a university research environment. Our scientists know their activities make a difference to the organization’s success. As to her leadership style, she says, “I am a futurist. I look for what’s around the corner—I love change.” And this anticipation has helped CHR be ready for external changes, from HIPAA to shifting NIH funding priorities.

Scientific Leadership

Administrative Leadership

Mark C. Hornbrook, PhD
Chief Scientist, The Center for Health Research

Don Freel, MBA
Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer

Evelyn Whitlock, MD, MPH
Director of Evidence-based Medicine

Ellen Deitch
Administrative Director, Science Programs Department

Rich Meenan, PhD
Science Director

David Holt, JD
Director, Research Subjects Protection Office

Robert L. Davis, MD, MPH
Associate Director, CHR-Southeast

Pierre La Chance
Chief Information Officer

Greg Clarke, PhD
Assistant Program Director

Gail Mathabane, MS, MBA 
Communications Director

David Feeny, PhD
Assistant Program Director