Dia Nichols

Dia is a seasoned executive and inclusive, solutions-driven leader. He serves as President of Advocate Health Care, one of the largest private employers and the largest health system in Illinois, overseeing 11 hospitals and more than 250 sites of care. Dia previously served as the President of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and the Central Chicagoland Area for Advocate Health Care. Prior to joining the organization, he held various leadership positions at HCA Healthcare. Dia is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a member of the National Association of Health Services Executives. He sits on the Ravinia Festival Association Board, the Illinois American Cancer Society Board, and the Illinois Health and Hospital Association Board, where he chairs the finance committee.