Leslie R. Walker, MD
Professor
Ford/Morgan Endowed Chair of Pediatrics
Associate Dean, UW School of Medicine
Chief Academic Officer/Senior Vice President, Seattle Children's
President, Association of Medical School Pediatric Chairs (AMSPDC)
Dr. Leslie R. Walker has been dedicated to the health and wellbeing of children and adolescents for over 25 years, particularly in the area of prevention of adolescent substance use and promotion of healthy adolescent development. Her current focus is to raise awareness of and bring to the national scale proven interventions to prevent the development of substance use and mental health conditions in children and adolescents.
Erin E. Allen, BS, MHA
Vice Chair, Administration and Finance
Erin Allen serves as a strategic leader in partnership with the department chair, vice chairs, directors, and faculty leaders, overseeing the department’s business and administrative functions.
In collaboration with the directors of Finance, Operations, and People and Workforce, Erin helps lead a shared vision grounded in integrity, compassion, innovation, and effectiveness. Together, they are recognized as trusted partners and foster an environment where individuals can learn and grow as professionals, while maintaining a strong commitment to operational excellence and accountability.
Vice and Associate Vice Chairs
Professor
Vice Chair of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Professor
Director, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Center for CF Microbiology (CCFM lab)
Vice Chair of Research
Clinical Professor
Vice Chair of Education
Associate Division Head
Professor
Adjunct Professor, Epidemiology
Vice Chair of Academic Affairs
Professor
Associate Division Head, Cardiology
Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs
Professor
Vice Chair of Faculty Development
Director, Pediatric WWAMI
Professor
Associate PEM Head for Faculty Affairs and Development
PECARN, STELAR node PI
Associate Vice Chair of Academic Affairs
Professor
Associate Vice Chair of Education
Medical Director, Outpatient Antimicrobial Stewardship and Co-Director, Fellows’ College, Seattle Children’s
Professor
Director, Celiac Disease Program
Associate Vice Chair of Operations and Finance
Clinical Professor
Medical Director, Patient Safety
Associate Vice Chair of Quality and Safety
Associate Chief Safety Officer, Seattle Children’s
Professor
Associate Division Head, Research
Associate Vice Chair of Clinical Research
Medical Director, Inpatient Telehealth, Seattle Children’s
Adjunct Professor, Division of Healthcare Simulation Science & Department of Global Health
Emily Allen, MPA
Director, Operations
Timothy Appel
Director, Finance
