Dr. Konita Wilks

Dr. Konita Wilks, DDS, applies mission-driven, strategic thinking to improve hospital operations and patient outcomes as the CEO of Olive View-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA, a 355-bed general acute care hospital that employs nearly 5500 persons and has a $900-million dollar annual operating budget. She has over 25 years of experience as a dynamic, visionary leader in healthcare and the military. Prior to her role as CEO, she served as the Medical Director of Quality and Patient Safety Officer and Chief of Dental Services for Los Angeles County Health Services. Dr. Wilks is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate, naval officer, and combat veteran who fought in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom in the Persian Gulf. She received her doctorate from the UCLA School of Dentistry.