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President, Hospitals and Clinics

Alameda Health System is the East Bay's premier patient and family-centered care system. Our trauma center and teaching hospital are considered among the best in the country. We are committed to continually improving health through individual patient experiences.\r\n\r\nOur mission, Caring, Healing, Teaching, Serving All, speaks to the vital role we play in the community and the critical responsibility we accept in promoting wellness, eliminating disparities and optimizing the health of a diverse East Bay.\r\n\r\nOur facilities include Highland Hospital, a regional trauma center and teaching hospital, John George Psychiatric Hospital, an acute and emergency care facility, Fairmont Hospital, an acute rehabilitation hospital and skilled nursing facility, longtime community-based hospitals San Leandro Hospital and Alameda Hospital and four neighborhood-based community Wellness Centers located in Oakland, Newark and Hayward.\r\n\r\nIt is a New Day in health care, and its a New Day at Alameda Health System.

Accomplished executive with extensive experience leading people, building teams, improving and expanding healthcare programs, and providing consultative services for healthcare systems. Expertise in negotiating and securing contracts, increasing operating revenues, and enhancing service utilization. Proven track record in the successful planning and direction of activities that improve clinical and operational outcomes. Viewed as respectful, collaborative, and an excellent communicator who has the ability to coach, mentor, learn from and inspire others to accomplish their goals and help them to make good decisions. Can build a high-performing leadership team by setting expectations, holding people accountable, and making any structural changes needed to effectively manage areas overseen.