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Penn Medicine Princeton Health Appoints Tracy Howard as CHRO
Penn Medicine Princeton Health named Tracy Howard its chief human resources officer, according to an Aug. 25 announcement from the New Jersey-based health system.
By The Desk - Jordan Leahy·August 31, 2026

Howard is an internal promotion, having joined the organization nearly seven years prior as a client services manager. She later transitioned to roles focused on leadership development and talent strategies.
In a statement, Howard said she would focus on supporting the workforce, developing future leaders, and building a culture where employees feel valued and empowered.
Penn Medicine Princeton Health is part of Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine.
Leadership Context
- Org
- part of Penn Medicine (12 hospitals)
- GPO
- Vizient
Buying bench
- Alicia GreshamChief Executive Officer, Pennsylvania Hospital
- Kevin MahoneyChief Executive Officer of University of Pennsylvania Health System
- Kevin MahoneyChief Executive Officer of University of Pennsylvania Health System