About Us

Dr. Susan Sirota, our PediaTrust CEO, has dedicated over 30 years to providing pediatric care in independent primary care practice. She is a founding owner of PediaTrust having served the Chairperson of the Board of Managers prior to moving into the CEO role. She holds the position of Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, where her excellence in teaching has been recognized, notably with the 2022 Department of Pediatrics Distinguished Individual Contributed Service Award.

Nationally recognized for her leadership in pediatric practice management, innovation, and education, Dr. Sirota is actively involved with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) where she participates in the AAP Section on Administration and Practice Management and serves on the Executive  Committee of the AAP National Conference and Exhibition Planning Group.

Dr. Sirota has a long history of volunteering for numerous community programs. In her personal time, she enjoys reading, downhill skiing, and outdoor activities with her family and their dogs.

Vicki is a results-driven health care executive with over 20 years of extensive experience transforming operations and driving organizational excellence across both private and non-profit  sectors. As Chief Operating Officer at PediaTrust, she oversees all clinical, financial, and operational functions while advancing strategic growth, fiscal stewardship, and employee engagement. Known for her strategic vision and collaborative leadership, Vicki has developed leadership training programs, implemented data-driven performance systems, and managed multimillion-dollar hospital and residency partnerships. A champion of health equity and organizational development, Vicki holds a Master’s in Sociology from DePaul University and a Bachelor’s in International Business and Spanish from St. Mary’s University. In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her family whether its downhill skiing or boating at the lake.

Brett Danis is the Chief Information Officer of PediaTrust, bringing 25+ years of hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves leadership across IT services, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity. He drives the organization’s technology vision while remaining deeply engaged in day-to-day execution - architecting systems, stabilizing complex networks, and championing practical innovation that actually moves the needle.

Known for speaking fluent tech and business, Brett has a knack for translating complex systems into clear, common-sense strategy that stakeholders can rally behind. His expertise spans high-availability infrastructure, enterprise networking, cloud platforms, EHR integrations, and HIPAA-aligned security frameworks. Whether strengthening cyber resilience or modernizing workflows across multiple clinics, Brett focuses on solutions that boost performance, reliability, and organizational sanity.

When he’s not guiding digital transformation or putting out surprise cyber-fires, Brett can be found golfing, downhill skiing, enjoying live music, or spending time with his wife, Lauren, and their family.

Joe has over 10 years of experience within healthcare finance, primarily focused on budgeting, forecasting, data analytics, and providing operational support to guide data-driven decision-making. As the Financial Controller, Joe is accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of PediaTrust’s financial records and reporting process. In addition, Joe is responsible for developing a budgeting and forecasting process and enhancing the data analytics function to support and drive the business. In his personal time, he enjoys golf, Chicago sports, and spending time with his family.

With over 25 years of progressive human resources leadership across large healthcare systems, physician groups, and academic medical centers, Fiona is a seasoned strategic partner and operational expert. In her current role as Director of Human Resources, Fiona is responsible for developing and executing the HR strategy in support of the organization’s business plan and long-term strategic direction. She oversees the full spectrum of HR functions, from talent acquisition and leadership development, to employee engagement, performance management, and regulatory compliance. Her leadership ensures the HR function is agile, effective, and aligned with the organization’s mission and growth objectives. Outside of the office, Fiona enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She is actively involved in her church and school community and an avid sports fan.

Nickie has over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry, with a primary focus on process improvement, strategic planning, and implementing innovative solutions to streamline and enhance patient care.

As the Director, Nickie is responsible for identifying, leading and executing strategies to drive business growth, expand market presence and develop long-term sustainable programs. In her personal time, she enjoys traveling, gardening, and spending time with her family and friends.

Kelly is a healthcare operations and public health leader with more than 20 years of business and people management experience and over a decade in healthcare leadership. She currently serves PediaTrust as Senior Manager of Program Operations, where she provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for key centrally managed programs. In her role, Kelly focuses on improving access to high-quality, patient-centered pediatric care while advancing organizational, operational, and financial goals. She is passionate about building strong teams, driving program excellence, and creating systems that deliver measurable results for patients and families. Outside of work, Kelly enjoys biking, hiking, and traveling with her family.

Patty is a healthcare operations leader with more than 20 years of experience. Since joining PediaTrust in 2013, she has held several roles and currently serves as the Senior Manager of Practice Operations. In this role, Patty provides strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure the seamless alignment of clinical and administrative functions. She is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while advancing organizational, operational, and financial objectives. Outside of work, Patty enjoys spending time with her family, working out, and traveling.

Anjali serves as Senior Manager of Business Operations at PediaTrust, where she leads enterprise data strategy, clinical quality analytics, and EHR optimization across a large network of pediatric practices. She collaborates closely with physician leadership to advance value-based care performance, strengthen reporting infrastructure, and drive standardized, data-informed clinical workflows. Recognized for her ability to translate complex data into actionable strategy, Anjali develops scalable solutions that enhance care delivery, operational efficiency, and organizational insight. Outside of work, Anjali enjoys painting, digital photography, hiking, and cooking.

Debbie serves as C-Suite Executive Assistant, reporting to the CEO and COO, and working closely with the Board of Managers and Executive Committee.

With more than 15 years of experience supporting C-level executives and Boards of Directors across private and publicly held organizations, she brings a deep understanding of executive operations, governance, and organizational management. A certified office professional, dedicated to enabling busy executives to work more effectively by anticipating needs, prioritizing tasks, and executing projects with precision and discretion.

She has extensive experience in managing complex Board materials and M&A documentation while maintaining strict confidentiality and ensuring compliance with SEC requirements and filing deadlines. Known for her adaptability and collaborative approach, she quickly earned the trust and respect of colleagues at all levels. She excels in building authentic professional relationships, managing priorities, and maintaining smooth executive operations.