With over 29 years of service at Kaiser Permanente, Dr. Rayne Soriano is a distinguished nurse leader whose career spans professional practice, nursing education, clinical informatics, research, and innovation. As Regional Senior Director of Professional Excellence, Research, and Innovation at the Caring Science Academy and KP Scholars Academy, he advances strategic initiatives in nursing excellence, academic progression, evidence-based practice, and leadership development grounded in Caring Science.
Throughout his career, Dr. Soriano has held national and regional leadership roles in Program Offices, Hawaiʻi, and Northern California, overseeing nursing professional practice, operations, Medicare services, clinical informatics, and resource stewardship. Building on more than a decade of emergency nursing experience, he has championed healthcare transformation, technology innovation, and improvements in care delivery across diverse clinical settings.
Recognized as a Fellow of the Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing (FADLN) and selected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) in 2026, Dr. Soriano is committed to advancing nursing leadership, scholarship, and professional excellence. A recipient of the 2025 DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty, he is also a Caritas Coach®, Caritas Faculty Member, and certified HeartMath® Trainer who champions Quantum Caring Leadership and human-centered healthcare.
Dr. Soriano serves as President of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership in Hawaiʻi and teaches graduate nursing students at Chamberlain University and the University of San Francisco. A published author, invited speaker, and dedicated mentor, he holds a BSN from the University of San Francisco, an MS from California State University, Sacramento, and a PhD in Nursing Science and Health-Care Leadership from UC Davis.
Above all, Rayne is a devoted husband, son, and father of three who finds purpose in family, service, mentorship, and lifelong learning. His leadership reflects a deeply held belief that caring for those who care for others is essential to transforming nursing and healthcare.
