Elizabeth K. Cherot, M.D., M.B.A. is President and Chief Executive Officer at March of Dimes. Dr. Cherot joined March of Dimes in January 2023 as Senior Vice President and Chief Medical and Health Officer and moved to the position of President/CEO in July 2023. Since joining March of Dimes, she’s successfully brought their critical mission to the forefront of both the political and media spaces to highlight the need for providing better outcomes to all moms and babies, regardless of their background. She’s been working to expand March of Dimes’ mission through vital initiatives, such as advancing doula work, expanding their Innovation Fund, and exploring new opportunities and partnerships for growth. Dr. Cherot brings to the role her inspiring vision and strategic guidance, commitment to health equity, and three decades of clinical expertise and deep knowledge of maternal and infant health. Dr. Cherot’s passion to provide the best quality of care to all has been the hallmark of her remarkable career.

Dr. Cherot, a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, has more than 21 years of experience managing numerous maternal and infant health initiatives. Most recently, she served as the Chief Medical Officer for Axia Women’s Health, one of the largest fully integrated Women’s Health Care Groups in the United States, where she oversaw over 2,500 colleagues, 500 providers, and 200 patient care center locations across 5 states. Dr. Cherot holds a medical degree from The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry along with an Executive Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Johns Hopkins University. She also volunteers her time treating and providing patient care to women in a correctional facility in New Jersey.