Stephanie Schwartz

Stephanie Schwartz, MHSA, FACHE, is a recognized, accomplished health care leader who takes a collaborative approach guided by a passion for high-quality, patient-centered care.

"Overlook Medical Center truly stands out not only within Atlantic Health System, but throughout New Jersey as a paragon of excellence-from its use of cutting-edge technology to the innovative approaches taken to medical care, to the outstanding outcomes driven by a team that always makes the needs of the patient top priority," Schwartz said. "I'm excited and honored each day to be part of the Overlook family and contribute to its continued excellence."

Overlook, a founding member of Atlantic Health System, has arisen as a leader in care and innovation throughout the years. It has become a powerhouse for neuroscience care, performing more brain tumor surgeries than any other hospital in New Jersey, and home to the first state-designated Comprehensive Stroke Center.

For four years in a row, Overlook has been named one of America's so Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, and among one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek for four years in a row. Overlook has consistently been named a Best Hospital in New Jersey and the New York Metro Area by US News & World Report. Its emergency departments in Summit and Union have been recognized by the Emergency Nurses Association with its Lantern Award.

Schwartz was named president of Overlook Medical Center in 2021. She joined Overlook at a critical time, amidst the hospital's ongoing plan to transform and optimize units throughout the facility to enhance care. In 2021, the hospital marked the completion of the new entrance to the Bouras Emergency Department, as well as a new employee parking garage. In January 2022, Overlook opened the Hersh Children’s Center, which brings together Overlook’s pediatric inpatient unit and pediatric emergency department in one facility, offering more streamlined care. The next phase of the enhancement plan is underway throughout 2022, dramatically modernizing and enhancing the Frank and Mimi Walsh Maternity Center at Overlook Medical Center.

Schwartz has been recognized for her leadership in her role at Overlook. In 2022, ROI-NJ recognized Schwartz among its list of ROI Influencers: Women in Business, and in 2023, the publication also recognized her in the Health Care/Life Sciences category of its ROI Influencers: Power List.

In addition to her official duties at Overlook and Atlantic Health System, Schwartz also takes an active role on health-care related causes such as food insecurity, serving as a board member at the CUMAC organization. She is also a member of the Board of Trustees for the Sharing Network and a member of the board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County.

Schwartz joined Atlantic Health in 2016 as President of ChiIton Medical Center. Through her steadfast leadership, ChiIton continues to thrive, including being named #1 mid-size hospital in New Jersey by Castle Connolly for the past six years and a high-performing hospital in multiple specialties by U.S. News & World Report.

Under Schwartz's leadership, Chilton saw numerous achievements, including the renovation of its ICU, the development of a progressive care nursing unit contiguous to the ICU, a modernization project for the emergency department, a renovated lobby and access center, and the opening of The Children's Center, an innovative and dedicated center that combines both pediatric emergency services and inpatient hospital care in one, family-friendly facility.

Schwartz graduated Summa Cum Laude from The University of Maryland. She earned her Master of Science, health services administration degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Before coming to Atlantic Health System, she served in administrative and leadership roles at Southern Ocean County Hospital in Manahawkin and Community Medical Center in Toms River. Prior to coming to New Jersey, she also served in leadership roles at hospitals in Maryland and Pennsylvania.