Jillyan McKinney joined Avista Adventist Hospital - Centura Health, as Chief Executive Officer in November of 2017. Known as a rising star within the Adventist Health System, McKinney has a reputation for bringing greater physician alignment and leading her teams to a collective goal of improving the health and well-being of their community.

Having the opportunity to build on Avista Adventist Hospital’s rich legacy, which dates back over 100 years to founder Dr. Harvey Kellogg, is an appealing challenge for McKinney who says, “I believe in these early adopted Adventist principals of physical, mental and spiritual healing. Helping an already impressive group of caregivers carry on their mission to build flourishing communities and deliver whole-human care is going to be incredibly rewarding.”

Previously, McKinney served as Vice President of Strategic Business Development, and Vice President of Operations at Florida Hospital. She earned her BS in Business Administration from Oakwood University in Huntsville, Ala., her MBA from the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Fla, and completed her Management Residency with Adventist Health System in Winter Park, Fla.

Carol Travis joined Avista Adventist Hospital as its Chief Financial Officer in May of 2018. In her role, Carol provides leadership and oversight of hospital operations, financial performance, and stewardship. She has been with Centura Health for nearly 15 years serving in various finance leadership roles. Carol spent time working in the hospital setting, helping our communities flourish at Littleton Adventist, Parker Adventist and Porter Adventist hospitals, and she has also worked at Centura Health’s corporate office. Prior to her work in health care, Carol worked in the assurance and advisory business services division of Ernst & Young, LLP in Denver, CO. Carol is a licensed CPA in the state of Colorado and a graduate of Colorado State University.

Dr. Sorensen joined Avista Adventist Hospital - Centura Health, as Chief Medical Officer in February of 2019. Known for his mission-driven leader style, Dr. Sorensen has worked with Centura Health since 2009 - most recently as a regional specialty medical director with Centura Health Physician Group (CHPG), as well as the medical director for Centura's physician well-being initiative.

Dr. Sorensen earned his medical degree at Loma Linda University, Calif., in 2004. He is double board certified in both Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Medicine. He is a member of numerous professional and community committees and is affiliated with the American Academy of Pain Medicine and Spinal Intervention Society.