Harbor Health Announces Susan Yee as CEO
Interim CEO John O’Hara to transition leadership to Susan Yee in January 2026
Harbor Health’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce Susan Yee, DrPH, MHA, will join the organization as the new permanent CEO. John O’Hara has served as Harbor’s Interim CEO since December 2024. He will transition leadership to Yee on January 5, 2026.
“I am deeply honored to join Harbor Health and continue its strong tradition of caring for every member of our community in Greater Boston, the South Shore, and Cape Cod,” said Yee.
Yee brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in community health and healthcare administration across academic, hospital, government, and nonprofit sectors to the role. She is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Community Healthcare Network in New York City.
Harbor Health’s Board Chair Patrick Preston expressed the Board’s excitement about Yee: “The Board, Harbor’s 600 plus staff members, and our 30,000 plus health center patients and Elder Service Plan participants will benefit from Susan’s expertise providing exceptional care to everyone.”
Preston also expressed the organization’s deep appreciation for John O’Hara’s leadership and contributions over the past year as interim CEO. Said Preston: “John has provided clarity and direction while we conducted our nationwide search for a permanent CEO.”
As he works to ensure a smooth transition, O’Hara shared his commitment as a board member and as interim CEO to ensuring the important work of Harbor Health continues. Said O’Hara, “My goal has always been to provide the strongest foundation from which the next CEO can fuel innovation and growth.”
As Harbor’s CEO, Yee will guide the organization’s five community health centers and Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in efforts to expand access to care and services.
Added Yee: “I am thankful to John O’Hara for his service and look forward to working with the board, staff, and community partners to build on the organization’s legacy and strengthen our impact.”
For more media inquires and more information about Susan, please contact:
Ami Bowen, Vice President, Marketing & Community Engagement
(617) 533-2358
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