Allegheny Health Network Appoints New Chief Nurse Executive

Dr. Ashley M. Carlucci brings extensive experience in advancing nursing excellence and workforce innovation.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Allegheny Health Network (AHN) has announced the appointment of Dr. Ashley M. Carlucci as its new Chief Nurse Executive, effective April 13. Carlucci, who previously served as a Market Chief Nursing Officer at University Hospitals in Ohio, will oversee AHN's 6,000 bedside, clinic and administrative nurses and will be responsible for driving nursing strategy, operations, and workforce engagement across the network.

Why it matters

As the highest-ranking nursing leader at AHN, Carlucci's appointment is significant as she will play a crucial role in elevating nursing practice, fostering a culture of excellence, and positioning AHN as a leading healthcare provider in the region. Her expertise in integrating hospital systems, advancing care model transformation, and developing nursing leadership will be valuable assets as AHN continues to grow and innovate.

The details

Carlucci brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of advancing operational and nursing excellence within large, integrated health systems. During her tenure at University Hospitals, she provided executive leadership for nursing strategy, operations, and workforce engagement across a market that included seven regional hospitals. She played a significant role in integrating multiple hospital systems, advancing system-wide care model transformation, and implementing leadership development initiatives that produced measurable improvements in engagement, quality, and operational performance.

  • Carlucci's appointment as AHN's new Chief Nurse Executive will be effective on April 13, 2026.

The players

Dr. Ashley M. Carlucci

An experienced nursing leader who has been appointed as the new Chief Nurse Executive for Allegheny Health Network, effective April 13, 2026. She previously served as a Market Chief Nursing Officer at University Hospitals in Ohio.

Mark Sevco

The president of Allegheny Health Network, who praised Carlucci's leadership and commitment to elevating nursing practice and fostering a culture of excellence.

Allegheny Health Network (AHN)

A large integrated health system based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that has appointed Dr. Ashley M. Carlucci as its new Chief Nurse Executive.

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What they’re saying

“Ashley is an outstanding leader who has consistently demonstrated a profound commitment to elevating nursing practice and fostering a culture of compassion, clinical excellence, and professional accountability.”

— Mark Sevco, President, Allegheny Health Network (prnewswire.com)

“I am honored to join the AHN leadership team and to partner with the extraordinary nurses across the network who deliver exceptional, compassionate care every day. I look forward to listening, learning, and building strong relationships throughout AHN as we advance nursing excellence, strengthen our workforce for the future, and position AHN as both the employer and provider of choice in the communities we serve.”

— Dr. Ashley M. Carlucci (prnewswire.com)

What’s next

Carlucci will officially begin her role as AHN's Chief Nurse Executive on April 13, 2026, where she will work to implement her vision for advancing nursing excellence and workforce innovation across the network.

The takeaway

Carlucci's appointment as AHN's new Chief Nurse Executive underscores the organization's commitment to elevating nursing practice and fostering a culture of clinical excellence and compassionate care. Her extensive experience in leading large, integrated health systems will be invaluable as AHN continues to grow and position itself as a premier healthcare provider in the region.