Tara Kasmarek

Vice President, Operations & Clinical Support Services University of California Irvine Health

With over two decades of leadership experience in prominent healthcare institutions, Tara has brought a strategic and innovative approach to drive operational excellence and enhance patient outcomes. As the Vice President of Operations at the University of California, Irvine Health, she oversees Operations & Clinical Support Services, leading initiatives that have resulted in multimillion-dollar savings, increased margins, and improved operations.

Having advanced through various functions including Clinical Support Services and Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, she has spearheaded numerous transformative projects. Her leadership philosophy centers on prioritizing people, fostering high-performance teams, and facilitating cross-leadership collaboration creating positive, cooperative environments. With a passion for excellence and a proven record of results, she is dedicated to driving impactful patient and coworker centered change in the healthcare landscape.