Deneen Richmond is the president at Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center in Lanham, Maryland, and serves as the Chief Quality, Equity & Population Health Officer for Luminis Health.
Deneen has more than 30 years of healthcare leadership experience including prior senior leadership roles at Anne Arundel Health System, Inova Health System, Holy Cross Hospital, the Delmarva Foundation, and the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
Deneen is passionate about improving the health of our communities, promoting health equity, and eradicating health disparities. Her impactful work has garnered significant attention from both local and national media. As a recent colorectal cancer survivor, Deneen has openly shared her personal journey across various platforms. She is dedicated to patient advocacy, breaking the stigma, and educating others about colorectal cancer.
Deneen serves as adjunct faculty at the George Washington University, Milken School of Public Health in the Executive Master’s in Health Administration Program. She authored two chapters—Health Equity and Diversity and Population Health—in the fifth edition of The Healthcare Quality Book, published in 2023.
Deneen holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the University of the District of Columbia and a Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration from The George Washington University. Throughout her career, she has received numerous accolades, including being named one of Modern Healthcare’s 2024 Diversity Leaders; a “2004 Up and Comer” by Modern Healthcare; and, a recipient of the Women Who Mean Business Award from the Washington Business Journal. Additionally, she has been honored as a Distinguished Healthcare Leader by the National Association of Health Service Executives (NAHSE) in Washington, DC; a Distinguished Alumni of the Year by the University of the District of Columbia National Alumni Society; a recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award by the George Washington University MHA Alumni Association; and, the Healthcare Advocacy Award from the Bi-County Business Roundtable.
Deneen serves on numerous professional committees and workgroups. She currently serves on the board of the Maryland Patient Safety Center and The Healthcare Council.