After ten years of living away from her hometown of New Orleans, Danielle Willis returned home in 2015 hoping to give back to the city she loved so much. When a college professor inspired her to shift her dream job from hotel management to becoming a CPA, she knew where she could be of service. Having risen in the ranks to become New Orleans East Hospital’s Chief Financial Officer / Chief Administrative Officer in 2019, Willis has worked tirelessly to continue the hospital’s profitability, growth, and efforts to better serve its community.
“Working at New Orleans East Hospital (NOEH), where we are the sole acute care provider in the entire New Orleans East area, lets me know I have a true purpose and impact on improving my community. The work is sometimes taxing, but serving patients from my community is always rewarding,” says Willis.
Initially serving as a volunteer in the New Orleans East area, Willis soon joined a group of like-minded individuals who felt a passion for service and a dedication to their New Orleans neighbors.
“Every day is an opportunity to work alongside highly intelligent, mission-driven individuals, and work on projects that challenge me and assist with my growth both personally and professionally,” says Willis. “In this role, I can see the direct impact of my work through the outcomes of our patients.”
Danielle Willis is confident that the hospital will continue to contribute to the economic growth of New Orleans East. She hopes that New Orleans East Hospital will continue expanding its services with its LCMC Health partnership. Willis is excited about the next step in her career following a recent promotion to CFO at Lakeview Hospital, an LCMC Health hospital, in Covington, LA.
New Orleans East Hospital
5620 Read Blvd. New Orleans // 504-592-6600
