Welcome to Alameda Health System. Since 1864, we have served the East Bay’s health care needs. We continue to adapt and transform, caring for a growing and diverse community.
We are committed to excellence in everything we do, with patient and family centered health care at the core.
As a longtime pillar in our communities, we lead in extending care, wellness, and prevention to all. We are a haven for the most vulnerable among us; an advocate for equitable, compassionate and culturally sensitive care regardless of social and financial barriers. We are in the vanguard of medical excellence, with a teaching hospital that draws the nation’s best medical students.
Our mission – Caring, Healing, Teaching, Serving All – concisely conveys our vital role, and our heartfelt responsibility to promote wellness, eliminate disparities and optimize the health of our communities.
See our strategic plan, Paving the Way to Excellence for All
View our At-A-Glance Factsheet to learn more about AHS
View our 2023 Community Report
Our Mission
Caring, Healing, Teaching, Serving All
Our Vision
Alameda Health System will be recognized as a world-class patient and family centered system of care that promotes wellness, eliminates disparities and optimizes the health of our diverse communities.
Our Promise
Other health systems commit to care – We live the promise of community health.
Other health systems serve some – We serve all.
Other health systems heal – We train, teach and lead.
Other health systems provide health care – We educate and enable people to better care for themselves.
Other health systems support the community – We are the community.
Alameda Health System (AHS) is an integrated public health care system of five hospitals and four wellness centers with over 800 beds and 1,000 physicians. Founded in 1864 as Alameda County Infirmary, we’ve forged a legacy of commitment to our communities.
By the 1920s, our Fairmont Hospital emerged as the first public rehabilitation facility in the West. In 1927, Highland Hospital opened, pioneering its own school of nursing. The ‘60s brought an innovative network of neighborhood-based clinics, essential for wellness and preventive care.
John George Psychiatric Hospital opened in 1992, as our separate components consolidated into what is now Alameda Health System, employing over 4,500 and charged with ensuring quality health care for all. Most recently, AHS added San Leandro and Alameda hospitals.
The heart of the AHS mission – Caring, Healing, Teaching, Serving All – continues to drive innovation, change and growth as we promote wellness and eliminate health care disparities.
2024 Get With The Guidelines® – Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving – GOLD PLUS with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
American Heart Association
Highland Hospital
2024 Get With The Guidelines® – Coronary Artery Disease NSTEMI – GOLD PLUS with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
American Heart Association
Highland Hospital
2025 Newsweek, America’s Best Nursing Homes
Alameda Hospital Skilled Nursing Facilities
California Association for Rehabilitation Facilities
AHS Acute Rehabilitation Unit
2024 Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
Alameda Hospital
2024 CDPH HAI Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) Honor Roll Designation – Silver
Highland Hospital
2024 CDPH HAI Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) Honor Roll Designation – Bronze
Alameda Hospital
2022 CMQCC Quality and Sustainability Award
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative
2022 “Quest for Zero” Award, Excellence in Emergency Department
Highland, Alameda, and San Leandro ED
BETA HealthCare Group
2021 Mission Lifeline Silver STEMI
2021 Mission Lifeline Silver NSTEMI
American Heart Association
Highland Hospital
Level 1 Adult Trauma Center Designation
American College of Surgeons
Highland Hospital
“Baby Friendly” Designation
World Health Organization and UNICEF
Highland Hospital
Primary Stroke Center Certification
American Heart Association, American Stroke Association, The Joint Commission
Alameda Hospital
Get with the Guidelines—Stroke Gold Plus Quality Award
Get with the Guidelines—Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Award
American Heart Association
Alameda Hospital
Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus
American Heart Association, American Stroke Association
Alameda Hospital
Five-Star Quality Rating for Nursing Homes
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Fairmont Hospital/Alameda Hospital
Performance Excellence Awards
Collaborative Alliance for Nursing Outcomes
Highland Hospital/Alameda Hospital
C-Section Honor Roll
California Health and Human Services and Smart Care California
Highland Hospital
CenteringPregnancy Approved Site
Centering Healthcare Institute
Highland Wellness
Always Events Recognition
Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Patient Care Technician Program, Highland Hospital
Quest for Zero: Excellence in ED Recognition
BETA Healthcare Group
Highland Hospital/Alameda Hospital/San Leandro Hospital
Quest for Zero: Excellence in OB Recognition
BETA Healthcare Group
Highland Hospital
Laboratory Accreditation
College of American Pathologists
Highland Hospital
Blood Bank and Transfusion Service Accreditation
American Association of Blood Banks
Highland Hospital
Echocardiography Lab Accreditation
The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission
Highland Hospital
Oakland Magazine’s Best Doctors
Dr. Alden Harkin (Department of Surgery)
Dr. Ken Schneider (Department of Pathology)
Dr. Evan Seevak (Department of Ambulatory and Preventive Medicine)
Quality Leaders Award Honorable Mention
California Association of Public Hospitals/Safety Net Institute
Dr. Indhu Subramanian (Department of Medicine) and our sepsis team
2012 Emergency Medicine Clinical Pathology Case Competition Winner
American College of Emergency Physicians
Dr. Charlotte Wills (Department of Emergency Medicine)
The Executive Leadership Team is charged by the Board of Trustees to provide leadership and organizational management in operations, mission integration, finance and support services, and strategic direction of the organization.
James E.T. Jackson is the Chief Executive Officer for Alameda Health System.
In this role, James oversees an integrated public health care system of five hospitals and four wellness centers with over 800 beds and 1,000 physicians. Prior to working at Alameda Health System, he worked at Seton Medical Center where he served as the Chief Operating Officer for Seton Medical Center and Seton Coastside in Daly City, part of the Verity Health System
James has a BA in Economics from Morehouse College, and a Masters in Public Health from U.C. Berkeley. He serves on the boards of the California Association of Public Hospitals, the Alameda Alliance, America’s Essential Hospitals Strategic Planning Committee, the California Hospital Association and SF CARD.
The Board of Trustees is charged with the governance of Alameda Health System. Trustees are appointed by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.
For more information or to contact the Board of Trustees please contact the the Clerk of the Board at COB@alamedahealthsystem.org or 510-535-7515.
To submit a Claim to the Board of Trustees complete the Claim Form, found HERE. You may mail the completed Claim Form and any relevant documents to the address listed on the Claim Form, or you may email them to rogonsalves@alamedahealthsystem.org.
Dr. Taft Bhuket – Vice President

Dr. Taft Bhuket is the Chief of Gastroenterology & Hepatology and the Director of the Endoscopy Unit at Alameda Health System’s Highland Hospital. Since joining the Alameda Health System Medical Staff in 2008, Dr. Bhuket has served the organization in a variety of committee and leadership roles, including a 6-year service term as Vice Chief/Chief/Immediate Past Chief of the Medical Staff. Dr. Bhuket is a highly respected clinician-educator with clinical interests in colorectal cancer, gastrointestinal bleeding, and complications of liver disease. While at AHS, his colleagues and trainees have honored him with the 2014 AHS Physician of the Year Award and 5 Teacher of the Year Awards.
Dr. Bhuket holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin (BA, History) and he is a graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. Dr. Bhuket completed his Internal Medicine residency at UT Southwestern/Parkland Hospital and his Gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Michigan where he served as Chief Fellow.
Greg Garrett

Greg Garrett, MPH, is the Chief Operating Officer at Native American Health Center; a Federally Qualified Health Center in Oakland, CA. NAHC provides Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health and Community Wellness services to its 15,000 members. Greg is an equity-minded public health professional with more than twenty years of health care strategy, operations, finance, and policy experience.
Greg oversees operations at NAHC’s sixteen (16) sites located in Alameda, San Francisco and Contra Costa Counties, including eight (8) School-Based Health Centers. During his extensive career, Greg has developed and overseen operating budgets of $60 million, and agencies employing 300+ staff. Greg has been a healthcare executive since 2006, and he previously served as Vice-President of Housing Development for an Oakland-based housing development firm, and Economic Development Division Director for the City of Oakland.
Greg earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy from UC Berkeley and a Master of Public Health degree from San Francisco State University. Greg is also a Certified Economic Development Finance Professional; the former Board Chairperson of the California Housing Partnership Corporation; a former Board member of the Alameda County Deputy Sheriff’s Activity League; and, a former Commissioner on the Alameda County Public Health Commission.
Alan E. Fox

Recently retired, Alan Fox was a career finance executive in the healthcare and health sciences industry. For 26 years he served as a hospital chief financial officer, first with Alta Bates-Summit Medical Center in Berkeley/Oakland, Sutter Health affiliates, and later with Saint Francis Memorial Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center in San Francisco, Dignity Health affiliates. Prior to that he was with Bio-Rad Laboratories in Hercules, California. Mr. Fox received his MBA at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. He and his wife Diane live in Oakland and have three grown children.
Sblend A. Sblendorio

Sblend’spractice focuses exclusively on real estate, commercial, and finance matters. He assists his clients nationwide with real estate, land use, commercial negotiations, bankruptcy, and insolvency.
Sblend has negotiated land use entitlements in the Bay Area for a couple of decades with an emphasis in public assistance financing, development agreements, and specific plans.
Sblend actively networks with organizations that enhance his service to clients. He is Hoge Fenton’s delegate to MackrellInternational, one of the world’s premier associations of independent legal firms. “Our clients’ trust extends to assisting them in their ventures outside of California. Our Mackrellmembership allows us to provide them with a ready platform throughout the world. Now we can seamlessly assist our clients in San Jose, California and San Jose, Costa Rica.” –Sblend Sblendorio.
He has negotiated hundreds of business acquisitions and dispositions, real property transactions and work-outs for businesses, developers, commercial landlords, and commercial lenders, and has negotiated the sale, lease, and financing of over a billion and one-half dollars of business assets and real property.
Sblend was named Northern California Super Lawyer in 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.
David W Saÿen – President

David is the former Regional Administrator at the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services. As an independent consultant, he advises investors and clients on government contracting, compliance, business development, and strategy. He has deep leadership expertise, as a former member of the Federal Senior Executive Service, a graduate of the Federal Executive Institute, and a fellow of the Council on Excellence in Government. He also has extensive public affairs experience, developing and executing campaigns related to public health, health insurance and access to health services. David recently served as board president at the Diversity in Health Training Institute, treasurer at Stagebridge, and is currently a corporate board director at OnLok, a provider of health services to seniors. David received his MBA in Health Administration from Temple University in Philadelphia. He serves as representative to the AHS board for the Alameda (City) Health District.
Nely Obligacion

Nely Obligacion is the Deputy Director of Advocacy and Internal Organizing for SEIU Local 1021. She has been employed with SEIU Local 1021. She coordinates with stakeholders to develop programs and strategic campaigns that engage members in building the political power of the working class. She is responsible to develop and supervise the internal field operation of the local. She also provides strategic advice, goal setting and planning assistance, guidance, and capacity building project management.
Prior to becoming the Deputy Director of Advocacy and Internal Organizing, Obligacion held various positions within SEIU 1021 as Field Representative, Field Supervisor and Education Industry Field Director.
Obligacion was a Program Administrator, Member Resource Center in 2018 to 2021 with SEIU Local 1021. She was responsible for innovating, developing and administering SEIU Local 1021’s Member Resource Center to reach thousands of union members, resource members and leaders with tools, resources, education and information to deliver on the union’s vision.
Obligacion lives in Hayward CA. She is a single mom with two daughters and three grandsons.
East Bay Medical Group, Inc. (“EBMG” of the “Corporation”) is organized under the California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law for public and charitable purposes. The specific purpose of this corporation is primarily to provide health care services to the patients of Alameda Health System and other community health services.
The Board of Directors is the governing body of East Bay Medical Group, Inc. The members of the Board of Directors are appointed by the Alameda Health System Board of Trustees. Meetings of the Board of Directors are subject to the Brown Act and are therefore open to the public except when the Board meets in closed session.
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3/20/19 Alameda Health Partners Regular Meeting Agenda
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10/16/19 Alameda Health Partners Regular Meeting Agenda
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11/20/19 Alameda Health Partners Regular Meeting Agenda
12-18-19 Alameda Health Partners Special Meeting Agenda
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3/4/20 Alameda Health Partners Special Meeting Agenda
3/18/20 Alameda Health Partners Meeting Agenda
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6/23/20 Alameda Health Partners Special Meeting Agenda
6/23/20 Alameda Health Partners Special Meeting Agenda – Revised
7/8/20 East Bay Medical Group Special Meeting Agenda
7/8/20 East Bay Medical Group Special Meeting Agenda with Attachments
7/15/20 East Bay Medical Group Special Meeting Agenda with Attachments
8/24/2020 East Bay Medical Group Special Meeting EBMG Transitional Board of Directors
9/16/2020 East Bay Medical Group Meeting
10/21/20 East Bay Medical Group Meeting
10/27/20 Special East Bay Medical Group Meeting
10/27/20 Special East Bay Medical Group Meeting – REVISED AGENDA
11/5/20 Special East Bay Medical Group Meeting
11-18-20 East Bay Medical Group Meeting Agenda
12/2/20 East Bay Medical Group Special Meeting Agenda
1/13/21 East Bay Medical Group Meeting Agenda
2021 East Bay Medical Group Meeting Schedule
2/16/21 East Bay Medical Group Meeting Agenda
2/22 EBMG Special Meeting Agenda
3/4/21 EBMG Special Meeting Agenda
3/22 EBMG Special Meeting Agenda
6/17/21 EBMG Special Board Meeting
6/17/21 EBMG Special Board Meeting – CANCELLATION NOTICE
7/23/21 EBMG Special Board Meeting
Patient and Family Centered Care is the heartbeat of the Alameda Health System care philosophy. We meet the needs of our patients, their families and populations of patients through collaborative partnerships uniting patient, family, communities and the health care team. We support patients in making informed choices about their care and in adopting lasting pathways to wellness.
On a larger scale, AHS also builds partnerships with the communities we serve. We provide compassionate health care and wellness services to all, regardless of social and financial barriers. We welcome collaboration with other community institutions and agencies in our quest to uplift and educate our communities in the long-term benefits of wellness and preventive care.
We embrace our role as an anchor institution driving improvements in social determinants of health. Our objective is to achieve higher levels of prevention and wellness for the vulnerable people and the communities we serve.
We celebrate the challenge of providing effective and meaningful health care to our diverse communities, beginning with each individual patient.
Health Care Leadership
- Other health systems support the community – we are the community.
- Other health systems commit to care – we live the promise of community health.
- Other health systems provide care – we educate and enable people to better care for themselves.
- Other health systems heal – we train, teach and lead.
- Other health systems serve some – we serve all.
Health care quality is built on one foundation: Patient safety.
Patients and families know trustworthy care when they experience it. A nurse’s quick, timely, and caring response, a doctor’s bedside manner, the hospital’s cleanliness and comfort, a safe and clean environment – all these things affect how people feel about the quality of their health care.
We believe that the highest quality and the best clinical outcomes cannot be achieved without providing the safest possible environment. Creating that environment depends on many factors: Avoiding and eliminating errors. Care based on medical expertise and best practices. Respectful, responsive and equitable care that meets the diverse needs of patients, families and specific populations. Providing Whole Person Care that considers the patient’s sometimes complex range of needs. Patient and family support that encourages informed choices and invites them to ask questions.
At AHS, we strive toward continuing improvement in all aspects of care – in partnership with the communities we serve.
Marcie’s Story
Stanley’s Story
Bob’s Story
Henry’s Story
Media Contacts
To schedule an interview or for more information call AHS Media Relations: (510) 421-9222
Our Approach to Media
Alameda Health System welcomes contact from members of the media covering health, medicine and community issues.
We have a strong commitment to supporting media coverage that brings insight and information to the community about health. Our communications team is knowledgeable and ready to connect you to expert sources, including executives, physicians and other medical specialists throughout our system.
Patient privacy is critical, and we adhere strictly to HIPAA laws and standards around access to our patients and facilities. If you would like to interview or photograph patients for a story, we first must obtain written consent from the patient and verbal consent from their physician(s). This process requires some lead time to ensure we secure patient consent.
AHS offers many care options and services that benefit the residents of Alameda County, and we’re always eager to make these services more visible. Below is an overview of the services our expert sources are available to comment on. If you would like to learn more about any of these topics, please contact Public Affairs and Community Engagement.
- Cardiology
- Care Transitions
- Chinese Medicine
- Chronic Wounds
- Culturally Competent Care
- Dental Health
- Emergency and Trauma
- Fall Prevention
- Gastroenterology
- Health Advocates
- HIV and Hepatitis C
- Homeless Health
- Imaging
- Lactation
- Medical Interpretation
- Midwifery
- Orthopaedics
- Palliative Care
- Patient Experience
- Pediatrics
- Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
- Pre-Natal Care
- Primary Care
- Stroke Prevention
- Substance Abuse Treatment
The Homeless Health Center Co-Applicant Board is charged with the governance of the Homeless Health Center. The Homeless Health Center Co-Applicant Board is self-appointing. For information on becoming a Co-Applicant Board member, please click here.
The Co-Applicant Board meets on the second Tuesday of each month on the third floor of Highland Care Pavilion, 1411 E.31st. in Oakland at 6:00 p.m. Meetings of the Co-Applicant Board are subject to the Brown Act and are therefore open to the public except when the Board meets in closed session.
- Loretta Medellin, Chair
- Richard Hervey Jr., Vice-Chair
- Billy Jene Carter
- Serena Clayton
- Annette Gormley
- Paul Sinasohn
- Mark Smith
- John Tillar
- Damon Francis, Medical Director (Non-Voting Member)
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There are several ways to get in touch with us. Please select the option that meets your needs:
- If you have a billing inquiry, please use our billing contact form.
- For all other inquiries/complaint, please use our regular contact form.
- If you are a patient and have a question about your treatment, please call AHS at (510) 437-8500.
- If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your local emergency room.
We’d Loved to Hear From You!
Main Contact Info
Appointments & Referrals: (510) 437-8500
Health Records: (510) 437-4469
Insurance & Eligibility: (510) 437-4961
Media Relations: (510) 437-8479
Pharmacy: (510) 437-4222
Volunteer Opportunities: (510) 437-8363
Chitra Akileswaran, Chief Executive Alameda Health Medical Group

Dr. Akileswaran is a Board Certified Obstetrician Gynecologist, most recently serving as the Vice Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Alameda Health System, where she has been on staff for 5.5 years.
Dr. Akileswaran received her BA in Community Health, magna cum laude, from Brown University and went on to obtain her MD and MBA degrees at Harvard Medical School and Harvard Business School, respectively. She completed her residency training at UCSF, where she spent time at county facilities such as Zuckerberg San Francisco General. It was there that she cemented her commitment to working in safety net health systems.
Prior to her leadership tenure at AHS, Dr. Akileswaran was a physician entrepreneur, cofounding a venture-backed digital health company called Cleo, which allows working families to access health and wellness support towards better family health. Dr. Akileswaran helped build the business and team and ran operations for the first three years. Cleo is a global employee benefit at companies like Salesforce, eBay, and PepsiCo.
At AHS, Dr. Akileswaran has been overseeing Ambulatory operations for Ob/Gyn – over the last year, she has led efforts to double clinic volumes, reduce no show rates by 50%, implement team-based care, and develop innovative routes for our patients to access care.
She previously worked at McKinsey & Company, was a Fulbright Scholar, a Paul and Daisy Soros Fellow, and completed the California Healthcare Foundation Leadership Fellowship.
Mark D. Amey, Chief Information Officer

Mark Amey is the Chief Information Officer for Alameda Health System.
In this role, Mark oversees all Information Services including technology infrastructure, cyber security, application implementation and support, informatics, business intelligence, and digital transformation. He is also responsible for clinical engineering, the enterprise project management office (ePMO), and project governance for AHS.
Mark has more than 25 years of experience in the field of healthcare IT including a strong track-record of aspirational vision setting and strong operational leadership to execute the needed digital transformation. Prior to working at Alameda Health System Mark has worked for a variety of academic, faith-based, and community-based healthcare systems. Most recently he was the Associate CIO for the University of California San Diego and Irvine Health campuses.
Mark has an undergraduate degree in management with an emphasis in finance from Andrews University and a master’s in business administration with a focus in healthcare from La Sierra University.
Ahmad Azizi, General Counsel

Bio coming soon!
Marilyn Boston, Chief Compliance/ Privacy Officer

Marilyn is the Chief Compliance Officer for Alameda Health System.
In this role, Marilyn oversees Corporate Compliance, Privacy, Internal Audit and IRB.
Prior to working at Alameda Health System, she worked at Sutter Health as a Compliance Officer for hospitals and the valley medical foundation. Prior to Sutter Health, Marilyn worked at Kaiser Permanente in leadership roles including Interim Compliance Officer for the Central Valley.
Marilyn has a MBA in Healthcare Management from California Coast University. She is certified in Healthcare Compliance and Healthcare Privacy Compliance. Marilyn serves on the board of Give Every Child a Chance, a non-profit program that provides safe and fun before and after school mentoring and tutoring programs in San Joaquin County.
Jeanette Dong, Chief Strategy Officer

Bio info coming soon!
Patricia Espeseth, Chief Administrative Officer

Patty Espeseth is the Chief Administrative Officer for Behavioral Health in the Alameda Health System.
In this role, Patty oversees John George 70 bed Psychiatric Hospital, Psych Emergency Services, and the Outpatient Behavioral Services at High Land and Fairmont which includes the Partial Hospitalization Programs, Intensive Outpatient programs, Outpatient Clinics, and Wellness Clinics: Steppingstones Wellness at the Fairmont campus and Community Connections at Highland.
Over her 30 year career serving people with severe mental illnesses, Patty has overseen InpatientAdult and Gero-Psych programs and outpatient behavioral health services in Oakland, San Francisco, Castro Valley, Union City and most recently helped open and was Administrator of a Geriatric Psych Unit, serving 39 counties in California, at Seton Medical Center in Daly City.
Patty is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and holds a Master of Science in Counseling from San Francisco State University. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy and Cello Performance at the University of The Pacific in Stockton CA. She is a member ofNAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) California and has hosted a NAMI family support group for over 20 years. Patty serves as Vice President on the Board of NAMI Alameda County.
Richard Espinoza, Chief Administrative Officer

Richard Espinoza is the Chief Administrative Officer of Post-Acute Services for Alameda Health System.
In this role, Richard oversees the Sub-Acute and Skilled Nursing facilities, Acute Rehabilitation Unit and systemwide Inpatient/Outpatient Rehabilitation Services.
Prior to working at Alameda Health System he worked at Alameda Hospital where he served as the Director of Long-Term Care Operations and was a member of the Hospital Executive team.
Richard has degrees in Rhetoric and Legal Studies from the University of California, Berkeley and is a California Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. He serves on the California Hospital Associations Post-Acute Advisory board and is an America’s Essential Hospitals Fellow.
Mark Fratzke, Chief Operating Officer

Mark Fratzke is the Chief Operating Officer for Alameda Health System.
In this role, Mark oversees the operations of all hospitals and clinics within Alameda Health System.
Prior to working at Alameda Health System Mark worked at Seton Medical Center and Seton Coastside Hospital where he served as the Chief Executive Officer. Prior to serving as CEO at the Seton Hospitals, Mark was the Area Manager/Senior Vice President for Kaiser East Bay. He also served at the Mayo Clinic for 20 years in varying capacities, and most recently as the Chief Operating Officer for Mayo Clinic’s Southwest Minnesota region.
Mark has a degree in Bachelor of Nursing degree from Winona State University, and Masters of Hospital Administration from the University of Minnesota, and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Rush University.
Mario Harding, Chief Administrative Officer

Mario Harding is the Chief Administrative Officer of St. Rose Hospital, an affiliate of Alameda Health System.
In this role, Mario oversees hospital operations at St. Rose Hospital.
Prior to working at Alameda Health System, he worked at Denver Health where he served as theAssociate Chief Operating Officer.
Mario has a degree in Healthcare Administration from Washington University in St. Louis, MO, and a bachelor’s degree in Zoology from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and serves on the board of the Alameda Chamber of Economic Alliance and the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce.
Alice Kinner, Vice President of Public Affairs & Community Engagement

Alice Kinner is the Vice President of Public Affairs and Community Engagement for Alameda Health System.
In this role, Alice oversees corporate communications, marketing, digital communications, crisis communications, media relations, public relations, community engagement, and government relations.
Prior to working at Alameda Health System, she worked at the Department of Health and Human Services where she served under the Director leading strategic planning, high-profile initiatives, employee engagement, and communications. At the beginning of COVID-19, she worked for the East Bay Regional Park District and was instrumental in shaping public health policy to ensure access to nature for all.
Alice has a master’s in public health from the University of New South Wales in Sydney Australia and a Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology from the University of California at Santa Barbara. She also has leadership certificates from the Dominican University of California and the University of California, Berkeley.
Romoanetia (Ro) Lofton, Chief Clinical Officer

Ro received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Sonoma State University and went on to receive two master’s degrees: a Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. In 2017 Ro completed her Doctorate Degree in Nursing Practice.
Ro is a member of the California Nurse Leaders Association, a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, and a member of the Association of Nurse Executives.
There are many key accomplishments Ro has had in her career thus far including most recently completing the Nurse Scholars Academy Nurse Executive Fellowship program via Kaiser Permanente and becoming a Caritas Coach through the Jean Watson Caring Science Institute.
Ro, formerly, was the Chief Nursing Executive (CNE) at Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Hospital. Prior to this she was an Associate CNE with Kaiser Permanente after successfully completing a Nurse Executive Fellow program within Kaiser Permanente. Other roles Ro held within Kaiser Permanente include Surgical Services RN Director, Clinical Adult Services Director, and Department Manager of Medical Telemetry. Prior to her work with Kaiser Permanente, Ro was the Manager of Infection Prevention for John Muir Health in Walnut Creek.
Porshia Mack, MD, MBA, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Ambulatory Services

Dr. Porshia Mack, MD, MBA is the Associate Chief Medical Officer for Alameda Health System (AHS), Ambulatory Services.
In this role, Dr. Mack oversees outpatient services within AHS. Ambulatory services include primary care, specialty clinics, dental services, urgent care, homeless services and behavioral health.
Prior to working at Alameda Health System, she worked within the Community Health Center Network (CHCN), including at LifeLong Medical health center and then Tiburcio Vasquez health center, where she served as Chief Medical officer. Prior to Dr. Mack’s CHCN work, she worked as a Pediatric ED attending in Brooklyn, NY and then as an Urgent Care and Hospitalist attending at UCSF Benioff Children’s hospital.
Dr. Mack has her undergraduate degree from Stanford University, her medical degree from the University of Kansas, and her MBA from University of San Francisco. Dr. Mack is a national committee member for the American Board of Pediatrics.
Elizabeth Mahler, MD, Interim Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) Mahler is the Interim Chief Medical Officer for Alameda Health System.
In this role, Dr. Mahler provides physician leadership for the acute and ambulatory services provided at the AHS Alameda and San Leandro Hospital campuses. Dr. Mahler partners with the Medical Executive Committee to enable the delivery of high quality, safe, equitable, and personal care to the communities served. Dr. Mahler also collaborates with operations and nursing leadership to advance access, care coordination and clinical integration across AHS to provide seamless, efficient and effective care delivery and improved patient-family experience.
Immediately prior to working at Alameda Health System Dr. Mahler worked at John Muir Health where she served as the Chief Clinical Officer, Value Based Care. There she oversaw the JMH Physician Network and associated quality, safety, care management and post-acute network programs. Previously, Dr. Mahler served over a decade at Sutter Health as the System VP, Clinical Integration, where she led the System Hospital Medicine Improvement Community, the Palliative and Advanced Illness Care Service Line, and Sutter’s Clinical Variation Reduction program. Dr. Mahler was also the Physician Executive sponsor of Sutter’s celebrated Management and Clinical Excellence Program (MCE).
Dr. Mahler completed her MD and Internal Medicine Internship and Residency at UC, San Francisco, and earned her BA in Communications at UC Berkeley.
Kimberly Miranda, Chief Financial Officer

Kimberly Miranda, Alameda Health System Chief Financial Officer provides direct oversight and administration of the financial services division. She plays a key role in advancing the AHS strategic vision that promotes wellness, eliminates disparities and optimizes the health of diverse communities served while developing and implementing innovative opportunities to ensure sound fiscal performance.
Ms. Miranda brings over 25 years of experience in healthcare finance in California. Prior to working at Alameda Health System she worked at Dignity Health/Common Spirit for eleven years as a Regional/Service Area CFO. She was CFO for a large physician group and held finance leadership roles at John Muir Health and North Bay Health System. Additionally, she has served on governing boards providing health and social services for FQHCs, surgery centers, assisted living centers/memory care and homeless shelters.
Education
Master of Public Administration from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from California State University in Sacramento, CA. She is a Certified Public Accountant, CPA, licensed in California.
Terrance Fitzgerald Shaw, Chief Admin. Officer

Bio info coming soon!
Ana Torres, Vice President of Quality

Ana Torres is the Vice President for Quality for Alameda Health System.
In this role, Ana oversees Patient Safety, Quality Analytics, Quality Outcomes, Regulatory Affairs, Infection Prevention and Simulation Center.
Prior to working at Alameda Health System, she worked at Verity Health where she served as the System Director of Quality.
Ana has an MPH from UCLA. She is a member of NAHQ and is certified in Quality, Patient Safety, Joint Commission and Healthcare Accreditation.
Preston Walton, President of AHS Foundation

Preston Walton is the President for Alameda Health System Foundation.
In this role, Preston oversees Foundation strategy and philanthropy efforts to support patient program and services for Alameda Health System (AHS). Prior to becoming President at Alameda Health System Foundation, Preston served as the Executive Director of Grantmaking and Community Engagement for Community Health at Kaiser Permanente.
Preston has a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Industry Management and a Master of Arts in Organization & Leadership, both from University of San Francisco (USF). He serves on the board of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy.
Andrea Wu, MD, MMM, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Acute Care Services, Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus

Dr. Andrea Wu is the Associate Chief Medical Officer for Acute Care Services at Wilma Chan Highland Hospital for Alameda Health System.
In this role, Dr. Wu oversees the clinical services of the Emergency Department, Perioperative Areas, Inpatient Services, and the Family Birthing Center at Highland Hospital. She collaborates with the system Chief Medical Officer, department chairs, and other healthcare leaders to align clinical operations with the hospital’s strategic goals. She also serves as core faculty for the Highland Emergency Medicine Residency Program to train the next generation of physicians and thought leaders.
Dr. Wu grew up as the daughter of immigrant parents, which inspired her to dedicate her career to helping vulnerable communities in safety net hospital systems. Prior to working at Alameda Health System, Dr. Wu served as the Vice Chair and Director of the Clinical Operations at the Department of Emergency Medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. In this role, she oversaw all clinical affairs in the Emergency Department and supervised faculty, residents and medical students caring for patients in the Emergency Department.
Dr. Wu received her Bachelor of Science in Biology with minors in Chinese and psychology from Georgetown University. She obtained her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Maryland in Baltimore. She trained at LAC + University of Southern California (USC) Medical Center in Emergency Medicine residency, serving as chief resident. She went on to complete a fellowship in Healthcare Administration. Dr. Wu obtained a Master of Medical Management (MMM) from the USC Marshall School of Business.