The message below first appeared as an email on June 30, 2023 from Melissa Roca, Director of Finance and Operations – South Region
It is my pleasure to announce Jiayan (Vivian) Chen has been promoted to Finance Manager, serving the south region effective June 18, 2023. Vivian has an extensive finance career in health care since 2008 starting with the Bone & Joint Clinic of Houston. In 2015, Vivian joined the Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group serving the orthopedic service line as a financial analyst. In March 2022, Vivian joined the hospital finance department focusing on Clear Lake and assisting with Baytown. In 2023, Vivian took over the HMSL financial operations responsibilities, but continued to support the region. Her strong analytical skills, attention to detail and knowledge of hospital financial operations are some attributes that will make her excel in this new leadership role.
After achieving her undergrad in Biology from East China Normal University, Vivian earned a Master of Healthcare Administration degree from Texas Women’s University. Vivian grew up in China and moved to Houston in 2003. Vivian and her husband, Ning, have been married for 20 years. She is a proud mom of two lovely kids, Philon and Claire, whom she adoringly refers to as the blessings in her life. Fun fact: Claire was born at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital! When not entirely focused on her work, she enjoys tennis, building Legos, watching movies and traveling.
With the addition of the new Finance Manager position, the financial analysts will report directly to Vivian. Quan Nguyen will continue to report to me in his Senior Project Manager role. I am very excited to have Vivian take on the new role as our first Finance Manager for the south region. Vivian will continue to support HMSL as we work to backfill her Senior Financial Analyst position, but she will also take on duties supporting the region. Please join me in congratulating Vivian on her new promotion. I know you all will enjoy getting to know Vivian and working with her, especially during this upcoming budget cycle.
Melissa Roca
Director of Finance and Operations – South Region
Houston Methodist
Sugar Land * Baytown * Clear Lake
Office: 281-276-8540
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