Dixie James

Panelist | How to be Engaged, Productive and Happier at Work

DIXIE JAMES is regional president at Jefferson Health. She has more than 20 years of healthcare experience and is responsible for strategic growth and day-to-day operations.. James currently sits on the board of directors for America’s Essential Hospitals, the Philadelphia Foundation, The Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and Philabundance. She holds a bachelor’s degree in health systems management from the University of Connecticut and a MBA from Loyola College. She also maintains active professional memberships with the American College of Healthcare Executives, the National Association of Health Services Executives, and the Healthcare Financial Management Association. James has been recognized for a number of leadership awards including Philadelphia Business Journal Top Minority Business Leader 2017, Philadelphia Business Journal Women of Distinction 2019, Philadelphia Magazine Trailblazing Women in Philadelphia’s Healthcare Revolution 2020, Philadelphia Tribune Regional Leaders 2021, Most Influential African Americans 2022 & 2023, City & State Above and Beyond honoree 2022, 2023 Excellence in Healthcare Award from March of Dimes & Northwest Trailblazer Award.