2022 Regional Honorees

Executive Consultant, OSF HealthCare

Roxanna Crosser earned her Bachelor of Science degree as a medical technologist, including her clinical internship year at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center. Her first position as a clinical laboratory specialist was at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park, Illinois. She received her Master of Hospital Administration in 1982 while living in the Chicago area.

Roxanna started her career at OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center in 1985 as a laboratory supervisor. She has held numerous positions with OSF St. Mary including Laboratory director, assistant administrator for Human Resources and Special Projects, vice president for Clinical Services and Human Resources, vice president for Operations and president, with her most recent position as regional CEO for the Western Region.

She serves on many OSF committees and assists the organization to define and plan for strategic direction in the ever-changing health care environment. She serves as facilitator for the OSF Ministry Development Program and is a mentor for several aspiring leaders within the Ministry.

Roxanna is active in many professional organizations, including the American College of Healthcare Executives. She has served as an Illinois Performance for Excellence examiner. She was on the Board of Directors for Bridgeway and and IHA PAC Board member.

On a personal note, her faith, family and giving back to the community are extremely important to Rox. She is an active member of her church and participates in many charity and service events in the community. She is married to Paul and they have three grown children and the best-ever beautiful grandchildren. She feels privileged and honored to be part of the OSF Ministry for almost 38 years with Christ always at her side.

OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center

Laura Glazebrook began her health care career as a CNA, working from 1992-1995 at Mendota Community Hospital, which is now known as OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center. She then earned her nursing degree through IVCC in 1995. Laura worked as a registered nurse on the Medical-Surgical Unit in Mendota for 23 years, when she changed her career path to work in assisted living at Stonecroft Village Retirement Community in Mendota. Laura served as the wellness director at Stonecroft Village, coordinating every aspect of care for each of the residents, including continuing to work closely with the lab and medical offices at OSF Saint Paul.

Additionally, Laura assisted in coordinating fundraisers for her community to benefit the Mendota Senior Service Center and local food pantry. In addition to wellness director, Laura accepted the role of executive director from 2020-2021. She also coordinated the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to the COVID-19 pandemic at Stonecroft Village.

Laura returned fulltime to OSF HealthCare in 2021 as a Behavioral Health registered nurse at OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center. Here she has been an outstanding preceptor and philanthropic role model. Laura continues to be active in her community and generously donates needed supplies, such as clothing, to patients and others in need. She is dedicated to the Sisters’ Mission to ‘serve with the greatest care and love,’ uplifting the spirits of everyone around her, as well as promoting a sense of community amongst her peers.

Laura treasures her family including her husband, Tom, whom is a fellow Mission Partner at OSF Saint Paul and her three children. In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors and spending time with their three energy-filled dogs. Being a life-long member of St. John’s Lutheran Church helps her to find strength and passion for philanthropy through her faith.

Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer
OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center

Eileen Knightly, RN, is the vice president and chief nursing officer of OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center. In this role, Eileen is accountable for leading the nursing operations at OSF Little Company of Mary to achieve Key Results and drive superior clinical outcomes. Together, with other members of the leadership team, Eileen establishes quality standards and develops policies and procedures for the nursing staff. She ensures that adequate staffing levels are maintained through the development of continuing education programs.

Prior to that, Eileen served in a variety of nursing leadership roles throughout her career in Chicago. Eileen was director of the Hematology Oncology Clinic for UI Health from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that Eileen served as vice president of Oncology, Women and Children’s Services at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center. Eileen served many roles at Mercy for 36 years.

For 14 years Eileen has served as vice president of Equal Hope and was a founding member of the Metropolitan Breast Cancer Task Force in Chicago.

Eileen received her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Saint Xavier University where she went on to earn a Master of Science in health care administration.

Eileen is married to Pat. They have two daughters, Erin and Mary Kate. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and large extended family.

Pediatrician
OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center

Dr. Samina S. Yousuf always knew she wanted to be a doctor, and a pediatrician in particular. The cliché of “helping people” really is her passion. She believes when you work in pediatrics, you are not only affecting the life of your patient, but their whole family. That potential to improve the lives of families is what pulled her into this inspiring profession.

She is grateful to work at OSF Medical Group with an accomplished group of providers, nurses and staff. It’s evident the well-being of the patients they serve is the top priority for every member of the team.

Having lived on three continents, and in large metropolitan cities like London – where she was born – Chicago and Boston, Dr. Yousuf never imagined she would settle among cornfields. She finds many attributes that make it easy to live here – safety, excellent schools, good basic moral values of caring for your neighbor and welcoming diversity.

Dr. Yousuf is married to a neuroradiologist. They have two sons. As a family, they love traveling and exploring cultures within the U.S. and abroad. She loves learning new languages and speaks fluent Urdu, snippets of Spanish and bits of French.

Her oldest son has special needs, and through him she has a very deep connection to the special needs community, especially to children with autism. Her son has taught her so much, but most importantly, to value every single day, to savor the little joys and treat those who are in need with the utmost respect.

Chief of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery
OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois

Dr. Mark Plunkett received his Bachelor of Science degree from Duke University and his medical degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He completed his residency training in general and cardiothoracic surgery at Duke University Medical Center. He also received subspecialty fellowship training in pediatric cardiac surgery and cardiac transplantation at UCLA Medical Center. His career began at the University of Illinois and OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois where he performed heart surgery on children and adults for three years prior to being recruited back to UCLA. He was an associate professor of Surgery and program director for the Cardiothoracic Surgery residency and fellowship programs at UCLA for 10 years. He then served as chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery and director of the Pediatric Heart Program at the University of Kentucky for five years. Prior to his recent recruitment back to the OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois and the University of Illinois College of Medicine, he was an associate professor of Surgery in the Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Dr. Plunkett’s clinical career has spanned 25 years and he has performed more than 6,000 cardiothoracic surgical procedures with excellent outcomes and an overall operative mortality of less than 3%. He has performed many of the most complex heart operations on newborn babies, older children with congenital heart defects and adults with congenital heart disease. In addition, he has performed over 200 heart transplants in children and adults and has experience with the implantation of numerous mechanical heart support devices and the total artificial heart (TAH). Dr. Plunkett is actively involved in local and national committees and editorial boards. He is a thought leader in the field of congenital heart surgery with significant research and academic contributions throughout his career. His work is widely published and he has been recognized with numerous academic honors and teaching awards. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and is one of approximately 240 heart surgeons in the U.S. who are board certified in pediatric and congenital heart surgery.

Dr. Mark Plunkett received his Bachelor of Science degree from Duke University and his medical degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He completed his residency training in general and cardiothoracic surgery at Duke University Medical Center. He also received subspecialty fellowship training in pediatric cardiac surgery and cardiac transplantation at UCLA Medical Center. His career began at the University of Illinois and OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois where he performed heart surgery on children and adults for three years prior to being recruited back to UCLA. He was an associate professor of Surgery and program director for the Cardiothoracic Surgery residency and fellowship programs at UCLA for 10 years. He then served as chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery and director of the Pediatric Heart Program at the University of Kentucky for five years. Prior to his recent recruitment back to the OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois and the University of Illinois College of Medicine, he was an associate professor of Surgery in the Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Dr. Plunkett’s clinical career has spanned 25 years and he has performed more than 6,000 cardiothoracic surgical procedures with excellent outcomes and an overall operative mortality of less than 3%. He has performed many of the most complex heart operations on newborn babies, older children with congenital heart defects and adults with congenital heart disease. In addition, he has performed over 200 heart transplants in children and adults and has experience with the implantation of numerous mechanical heart support devices and the total artificial heart (TAH). Dr. Plunkett is actively involved in local and national committees and editorial boards. He is a thought leader in the field of congenital heart surgery with significant research and academic contributions throughout his career. His work is widely published and he has been recognized with numerous academic honors and teaching awards. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and is one of approximately 240 heart surgeons in the U.S. who are board certified in pediatric and congenital heart surgery.