Palomar Health CEO Diane Hansen Named Among Top 50 Women CEOs for 2025
ESCONDIDO, CA — February 28, 2025 — Palomar Health is proud to announce that President and Chief Executive Officer Diane Hansen has been selected as a finalist for The Top 50 Women Chief Executive Officers of 2025 by Women We Admire (WWA). WWA, a membership organization consisting of over 2,600 women leaders and executives across the United States and Canada, recognizes Hansen’s impeccable leadership and strategic efforts as the CEO of Palomar Health, California’s largest public healthcare organization.
With two decades of experience in the healthcare industry, Hansen plays a pivotal role in the transformation of Palomar Health into a recognized model of excellence. Under her guidance in 2024, Palomar Health redefined healthcare delivery through strategic initiatives, including the development of the Behavioral Health Institute and the soon-to-be open innovative Student Wellness Center in collaboration with the University of San Diego.
“It is incredibly humbling to be recognized as a finalist for The Top 50 Women Chief Executive Officers of 2025,” Hansen said. “Our team at Palomar Health is working tirelessly to set a new standard in healthcare and promote wellness in the communities we serve. This distinction is a testament to the exceptional, hardworking team at Palomar Health and their unwavering support.”
In addition to WWA’s Top 50 Women Chief Executive Officers list, Hansen was also named Women Leader of the Year by the San Diego Business Journal for her dynamic contribution to the San Diego workplace. She was also awarded CEO of the Year in 2021 by The Association of California Healthcare Districts for her exemplary leadership skills and meaningful contributions to both the district and San Diego community.
The inclusion of Diane Hansen as a finalist in WWA’s list of The Top 50 Women Chief Executive Officers of 2025 underscores her pivotal role in shaping the region’s healthcare landscape and her enduring contributions to the wellbeing of the San Diego community. Palomar Health is honored by this distinction and the sizable, positive impact Diane Hansen has on the community.