PeaceHealth Appoints Mike Dwyer as President of Strategy and Business Value

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Sept. 2, 2025 — PeaceHealth today announced the appointment of Mike Dwyer as President of Strategy and Business Value. The new role marks the first in a series of senior leadership realignments aimed at advancing PeaceHealth’s three-year transformation strategy.

In his new position, Dwyer will oversee PeaceHealth’s digital transformation and modernization, lead the organization’s financial stewardship, foster Mission-critical strategic partnerships, support philanthropic initiatives, and guide overall organizational strategy and growth.

“PeaceHealth is embarking on a bold journey to become a truly integrated health system that delivers a person-first, value-driven and highly trusted experience for all we serve,” said Sarah Ness, PeaceHealth Incoming President and CEO. “Mike is a dynamic, all-in leader with a proven record of business transformation and a deep commitment to our Mission. His vision and expertise will be critical as we move forward with clarity, courage and speed.”

Dwyer, who brings more than 30 years of strategic healthcare experience, has already served in key leadership positions within the organization. “I am honored to step into this role at such a pivotal moment for PeaceHealth,” Dwyer said. “Our future is about modernizing how we deliver care, strengthening our partnerships, and ensuring we remain a trusted provider for the communities we serve. I look forward to working alongside our leaders and caregivers to carry forward our strategy in the legacy of our founding Sisters.”

About PeaceHealth: PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a non-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, nearly 3,200 physicians and clinicians, more than 160 clinics and 9 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. The Sisters shared expertise and transferred wisdom from one medical center to another, always finding the best way to serve the unmet need for healthcare in their communities. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of the founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission. Visit us online at peacehealth.org.