Fellow status represents achievement of the highest standard of professional development. Of the more than 30,000 ACHE members internationally, only 7,500 healthcare executives hold this distinction. To obtain Fellow status, candidates must fulfill multiple requirements, including passing a comprehensive examination, meeting academic and experiential criteria, earning continuing education credits and demonstrating professional/community involvement.

Silard was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in April 2007. She began her career at Stamford Hospital in January 2003 as the Sr. Vice President of Operations. Silard is responsible for the day-to-day operations and functioning of the institution while overseeing the cardiology, orthopedic and women's health service lines, ambulatory, post acute and support services as well as construction and property management.

A resident of Greenwich, she holds a bachelor's of science degree in nursing from Herbert H. Lehman College and a master's degree in health care systems management from Iona College.

Smith joined Stamford Hospital in 2002 as Senior Vice President of Strategy & Market Development. He is responsible for overseeing strategic and facilities planning, marketing and corporate communications, regulatory affairs, managed care, business development, physician practice development and community outreach and education.

A resident of Ridgefield, Smith holds a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Pennsylvania State University and a master's of science degree in public health from the University of Missouri.

Stamford Hospital

Stamford Hospital is a not-for-profit provider of comprehensive healthcare services in lower Fairfield County and the region.  The mission of Stamford Hospital is to provide, together with its physicians, a broad range of high quality health and wellness services focused on the needs of our communities.  Stamford Hospital is a Magnet Hospital and a member of the Planetree Alliance, a group of hospitals nationwide focused on patient-centered care.  Stamford Hospital is affiliated with New York Presbyterian Health System and is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.