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Dayton Children’s CEO Anounces Retirement

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Today Debbie Feldman, President and CEO of Dayton Children’s Hospital made this announcement:

“As I look back over the last 13 years at Dayton Children’s, I could not be prouder of all we have accomplished. Through challenging financial years, an unprecedented pandemic, a pediatric mental health crisis and workforce shortages – all within one of the most competitive children’s hospital markets in the country – we have emerged stronger on every measure and have exceeded every goal we set for ourselves.

Therefore, it is bittersweet to share that I will be retiring, effective June 30, 2026. It was an incredibly difficult decision. I will miss Dayton Children’s and the amazing people who support it. I want you to know how much your support means to me and the hospital. The degree to which this community has rallied around our mission and vision is truly astounding. Your contributions take every project from good to great and allow us to transform care at an accelerated pace.

I also want you to feel secure in the knowledge that the next president and CEO will be selected through a rigorous process to find the very best candidate who will continue the mission and vision that we have worked so hard to build. The Board of Trustees selected the Spencer Stuart executive search firm. It has an excellent reputation and has completed successful nationwide C-suite searches for more than 20 children’s hospitals. We anticipate having a new CEO chosen by late spring 2026.

In the meantime, know that we will not take our foot off the pedal. We will continue the amazing odyssey of the relentless pursuit of optimal health for every child within our reach. We will keep children of our region at the forefront of every decision and continually look for ways to reinvent the path to their health.

It is my honor to serve Dayton Children’s. Thank you for putting your trust and support in me and our team.”

Panelists to Discuss Racial Justice Issues

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Layla F. Saad’s book Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor offers a lot to think about, and plenty to discuss. Dayton Metro Library presents an online, recorded Panel Discussion on Wednesday, July 8, 5 – 6 p.m.  View the discussion live at www.BigRead.org. The recorded conversation will be posted online for later viewing.

Amelia Robinson, Dayton Daily News Community Impact Editor, will moderate the discussion. The panelists are:

Debbie Feldman, President and CEO, Dayton Children’s Hospital

Shannon Isom, President & CEO, YWCA Dayton

Kevin M. Kelly, Executive Director, Dayton International Peace Museum

Brian O. Martin, AICP, Executive Director, Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission

Questions or comments for the panelists to consider should be submitted in advance at the Facebook event page or online here.

“This will surely be an important conversation for our community as we all work to push Dayton forward,” Amelia Robinson said.

“We have no doubt that hearing from these respected community leaders will help all of us better understand racism locally, and feel more knowledgeable and confident discussing ways we can move our community forward as a result,” said Tim Kambitsch, Library Executive Director.

Me and White Supremacy takes readers on a 28-day journey to dismantle the privilege within themselves so that they can stop (often unconsciously) inflicting damage on people of color, and in turn, help other white people to do better, too. It is available for unlimited borrowing in eBook and Audiobook formats through OverDriveat DaytonMetroLibrary.org through July 31, meaning an unlimited number of readers can borrow and read the book at the same time.

“I was motivated to become involved in this project because it is only through honest and often painful dialogue can we ever hope to make progress,” said Kevin Kelly of the Dayton International Peace Museum. “We have a long-overdue opportunity and a responsibility to find permanent solutions and fresh ideas on how to finally end the timeless scourge of racism and inequity in this country.”

“I feel it is important to participate in this project because this movement is so very painful for everyone,” said MVRPC’s Brian Martin. “We feel like we need to do something. I’m hopeful that this Big Read will lead to more discussions across the area, Ohio, and the Nation.”

View the discussion live at www.BigRead.org. The recorded conversation will be posted online for later viewing. For more information about the book, the author, or other ways to continue the conversation, visit The Big Read website.