NICHQ COO Heidi Brooks named Interim CEO

BOSTON — Heidi Brooks, MA, MBA, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the National Institute for Children’s Health Quality (NICHQ), will begin serving as interim CEO on Sept. 15, 2025. Earlier this year, Scott D. Berns, MD, FAAP, CEO and President of NICHQ, announced his planned retirement on Sept. 12, 2025.

Brooks joined NICHQ’s executive team as COO in June 2020, working closely with Berns to build on NICHQ’s legacy as a driver of improvement in children’s health quality and to expand our portfolio of projects.

A national search for NICHQ’s next CEO and President is currently underway.  To learn more or apply for the role, visit https://nichq.org/job/president-and-ceo/.

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ABOUT NICHQ: The National Institute for Children’s Health Quality (NICHQ) is an independent, mission-driven nonprofit boldly leading improvements in children’s health by addressing complex issues facing families. With a deep commitment to improving health outcomes, NICHQ partners with local, state, county, and federal entities to improve the quality of care provided to children and their families. NICHQ turned 25 last year. Learn more at www.nichq.org.