As the national leader for workforce well-being at Kaiser Permanente, Maria oversees the implementation of strategies and facilitates the integration of well-being programs, practices, and processes across the organization to advance the goal of cultivating a thriving healthcare workforce. She collaborates with leadership to design and execute initiatives that enhance employee experience and support improved health outcomes.
In her role as a thought leader, Maria engages with business executives and external partners to foster collaborations and facilitate the exchange of innovative practices and current research, addressing major challenges in workforce health and well-being. She holds a Lieutenant position with the American Heart Association CEO Roundtable and serves as an advisory or committee member in various workforce health strategy groups. Additionally, Maria is an adjunct faculty member at the Jefferson College of Population Health at Thomas Jefferson University.