Link recognized for leadership by Houston Business Journal
Andrea Link, MD, an assistant professor at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, has been named one of the 2026 Most Admired CEOs by the Houston Business Journal, earning recognition for her leadership, vision, and commitment to community impact.
The annual awards program celebrates leaders across industries who are making a lasting mark on their organizations while shaping workplace culture and strengthening the communities they serve. Honorees are selected for their ability to drive results while leading with integrity and purpose.
As executive director of the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Houston-Galveston, Link has distinguished herself through a mission-driven approach that prioritizes service, collaboration, and fair access to healthcare. Her work supports emerging professionals dedicated to addressing unmet health needs, reflecting a broader commitment to improving outcomes for underserved populations.
By guiding fellows as they design and implement community-based projects, Link has helped cultivate a pipeline of professionals equipped to tackle complex health and social challenges across the region.
For Link, the honor underscores the importance of mission-centered leadership where success is measured not only by organizational performance, but by the lives improved through service and partnership.
"This recognition is especially meaningful because it celebrates the kind of leadership I strive for every day—leadership grounded in service and commitment to community,” Link said. “I have the privilege of working alongside incredible staff members, inspiring fellows, and community partners dedicated to improving lives every day. This honor belongs as much to them as it does to me.”
The recognition places Link among a distinguished group of Houston-area executives and nonprofit leaders who are driving innovation and impact across sectors. The 2026 honorees will be celebrated at an awards ceremony on Aug. 27, highlighting their collective contributions to the region’s growth and well-being.