Michael Jhin

Michael Jhin was born and raised in Hong Kong until the age of eight when his family immigrated to America. Michael survived Brooklyn and NYC to then live out, and thrive in, his American dream. He came to Notre Dame to be a “trailing supporting spouse” to his wife Susan, an ILI C6 fellow, in gratitude for the enormous support Susan had given to their family and to him (for his career). Susan and Michael so enjoyed their first year at ND, Michael applied to be a C7 Fellow. Now they will both continue to grow and learn at the University which all three of their children attended and love, so that maybe their kids would stop thinking they’re smarter than their parents.

After fourteen exceptionally fulfilling years with the St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System (Houston, Texas) as its President & CEO, Michael retired and was named CEO Emeritus. It was recognized by Fortune Magazine in 2003 for the second time as one of the nation’s 100 best companies to work for, being one of only four U.S. non-profit health entities earning that recognition. The Hospital was also recognized as a Magnet Hospital for its compassionate and unexcelled nursing and patient care; it was one of only 82 (of 6,000 U.S. hospitals) and the first hospital in Texas with such designation.

An industry leader in advocating fuller community stewardship, Michael believes true stewardship has mission performance [doing good] as its “ends” with its corporate performance [doing well] as the “means to enable and enhance that end.” He led the creation of the first-of-its-kind St. Luke’s Episcopal Health Charities to solely expand its mission investments in the health of all people, especially Houstonians.

Michael Jhin has long had a passion for healthcare and the industry’s ability to help and heal people of all ages, and enhance their wellness. He actively contributes to not-for-profit as well as corporate boards, both locally and nationally.