Jennifer (Jen) Boyer has accepted the role of senior vice president and chief nursing executive at Memorial Health, effective June 22.
In this new role, she will be part of the Enterprise Leadership Team, reporting directly to president and CEO Mandy Eaton. She will oversee operations at Memorial Health primary care, specialty care and urgent care clinics. She will also guide professional nursing practice, development and workforce strategies across Memorial, working closely with chief nursing officers at the five hospitals.
“I’m very familiar with the culture of nursing excellence and patient focused care at Memorial Health in both the hospital and clinic settings,” Boyer said. “With ever-changing innovation, I’m looking forward to helping Memorial elevate a culture where nurses thrive, patients feel seen and safe, and clinical teams are empowered to deliver their very best every day.”
Boyer spent 14 years at Springfield Clinic in a series of leadership roles, including serving as acting CEO and chief operating officer. She began that role Jan. 1, 2025, following the retirement of former CEO Ray Williams and served until March 16 when Rebecca Birenbaum was appointed COE and Boyer became chief operating officer.
Boyer previously spent 15 years as a registered nurse and leader in the Springfield Memorial Hospital Emergency Department. Her career also includes experience as a bedside nurse at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and as a public health nurse.
“Jen’s professional background and expertise uniquely position her for this role,” Eaton said. “Her understanding of the local healthcare landscape and the needs of our communities make her the ideal leader for our nurses across all settings.”