CENTERPOINT HEALTH APPOINTS SHONDA WALLACE AS CEO
Strategic Leader Ready to Shape the Future of Accessible, High-Quality Care While

Strengthening Community Partnerships and Expanding Organizational Impact.

Middletown, Ohio | December 16, 2025... Centerpoint Health has appointed Shonda Wallace as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1^st, 2026, selecting a seasoned healthcare leader with over 20 years of experience to guide the organization into its next chapter. 

Wallace brings extensive expertise in financial management, strategic leadership, and expanding access to high-quality care, including 15 years within the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) sector. “I am deeply honored by the trust placed in me by the Board of Directors. Centerpoint Health’s mission is one I believe in wholeheartedly, and I am committed to leading the organization with integrity and focus as we continue building a strong and sustainable future for the patients we serve,” Wallace said.

Wallace has served as Centerpoint Health’s Chief Financial Officer, where she strengthened financial operations and supported mission-driven initiatives that expanded access to care. She holds an MBA from Franklin University and is recognized for her strategic insight, collaborative leadership style, and dedication to underserved communities. 

Her appointment follows a year of steady leadership from Kent Youngman, Interim CEO, whose guidance ensured organizational stability during the transition. Reflecting on the change, Youngman stated, “It has been a privilege to serve Centerpoint Health this past year. I have great confidence in Shonda’s leadership and in her deep understanding of both the operational and mission-driven aspects of this work. She is exceptionally well-prepared to guide the organization forward.”

Lauren Bartoszek, Chair of the Board of Directors, expressed the Board’s full confidence in Wallace, emphasizing that after careful evaluation, she was unanimously selected to lead the organization. Bartoszek said, “Shonda’s strategic vision, commitment to excellence, and extensive experience within the FQHC model make her the right leader to advance the organization’s mission and strengthen its impact in the community.”

Under Wallace’s leadership, Centerpoint Health will focus on expanding community partnerships, enhancing patient-centered care, and continuing its longstanding dedication to serving medically underserved, unserved, and uninsured populations.

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About Centerpoint Health

About Centerpoint Health Centerpoint Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive care for individuals and families in Butler and Warren Counties, including adult and pediatric medical services, behavioral health, nutrition, women’s health, Title X family planning, and PrEP services. The organization also offers an on-site pharmacy with delivery options for added convenience. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of the communities it serves by making quality healthcare accessible to everyone, regardless of income or insurance status, with sliding-fee discounts available to ensure every patient receives the care they deserve. For more information, visit www.centerpointhealth.org.