About St. John Medical Center

Kendall began his leadership journey as a Registered Nurse on the front line of patient care, serving a 15-year tenure at PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center. He returned to PeaceHealth after amassing more than 25 years of experience and innovation in executive healthcare leadership. Leading in multiple care environments, he is a skilled relationship-builder recognized for his thoughtful communication, presence and teamwork. Prior to rejoining PeaceHealth, Kendall served as chief operating officer for Providence Portland Medical Center. During his tenure, Providence gained top-quartile patient experience scores for inpatient and the Emergency Department as well as Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A. Kendall holds a master’s in healthcare administration from the University of Phoenix.

Wendy is a dynamic leader who began her healthcare journey more than 20 years ago as a telemetry bedside nurse. Her career has spanned nearly every nursing department across large hospitals to smaller community hospitals, where her greatest passion lies. Before joining PeaceHealth in early 2022, Wendy served as the interim chief nursing officer at HCA Regional Medical Center in San Jose, California. Wendy instills a goal-orientated team approach in ensuring team success and sustainability. That focus, along with her emphasis on quality, engagement and change management has contributed to the hospital’s clinical excellence achievements, along with continuous improvement on caregiver engagement scores. Wendy holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University, Minneapolis, and a certification in ANA Nursing Executive Leadership.

Nandita Gupta, MD, is a distinguished physician executive and accomplished cardiologist, with more than a decade of healthcare leadership and two decades of clinical expertise.  Prior to joining PeaceHealth, Dr. Gupta served as the Associate Chief Medical Officer at OHSU Health Hillsboro Medical Center. She holds a deep commitment to health equity and has ardently championed the cause of creating a healthcare ecosystem that ensures justice for patients and their families. Dr. Gupta is active in the American Heart Association of Oregon and Southwest Washington where she focuses on raising awareness and reducing disparities in heart care, especially among women. Dr. Gupta earned her MD from the University of Delhi, India, completed her residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, and a cardiology fellowship and healthcare Master of Business Administration from Oregon Health & Science University.

Elva Sipin is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 25 years of experience in driving operational excellence. She has a proven track record of success in various healthcare sectors, including hospitals, post-acute and ambulatory care. Prior to joining PeaceHealth, Elva held multiple leadership positions at Providence in Southern California and was instrumental in improving and sustaining five-star ratings from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Elva is a visionary and strategic leader who has immense passion in developing high performing teams through collaboration and cultivating a culture grounded in an organization’s mission and values. She is dedicated to continuous improvement, optimizing operations, patient-centered care delivery and high caregiver engagement. Elva is a licensed respiratory therapist, earning her bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s in management from University of Redlands.