The Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center has named Adeline Williams-Connor as its new chief operating officer, according to a press release issued Thursday.
Williams-Connor, a St. Thomas native, brings over 40 years of experience in health care leadership and operations to the role. Her career spans clinical excellence, quality assurance, education, and large-scale system transformation across the Virgin Islands and beyond, the press release stated.
She has held numerous leadership positions including director of Nursing Services, vice president, hospital administrator, performance improvement officer, clinical risk manager, and emergency management coordinator. Her work has been central to helping health care facilities regain CMS certification, secure Joint Commission accreditation, and establish programs for clinical training and professional development, the release stated.
Williams-Connor has also collaborated with health care systems across the Caribbean and the mainland United States, including work in Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands, Bermuda, Utah, and Florida, it said.
“We are honored to welcome Mrs. Williams-Connor to the JFL family,” said Darlene A. Baptiste, CEO of JFL. “Her depth of experience and unwavering commitment to quality care make her an invaluable addition to our leadership team. As we continue our mission to transform health care on St. Croix and throughout the territory, her guidance and vision will be instrumental.”
JFL officials said the appointment supports the hospital’s broader commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care and marks the start of a new chapter in strengthened leadership and service.
