Sandra Fenwick

Sandra (“Sandi”) Fenwick ’72, who studied Biology at Simmons, is the former Chief Executive Officer of Boston Children’s Hospital. For over two decades, she led the nation’s top-ranked pediatric hospital and health research institution. Fenwick, who was Boston Children’s first female executive, supported the institution’s commitment to children’s health by advancing clinical care, biomedical research, medical education, and community engagement. In 2021, Fenwick received the inaugural Helen G. Drinan Visionary Leader Award. Named in honor of Simmons University President Emerita Helen G. Drinan, the award recognizes distinguished women leaders who demonstrate exceptional commitment, compassion, and vision.

In a 2021 interview with Simmons News, Fenwick reflected that “it has been an extraordinary honor to lead the number one children’s hospital in the world, and I’m proud of all that we have accomplished over 22 years. . . My job has been to support the extraordinary people who have provided the care, pushed the boundaries of knowledge and science, pioneered new treatments for children, and educated the next generation of medical professionals. Any success I have experienced is not singular, it is thanks to all of those incredible people.”