CalOptima Executive and Leadership Team

Nancy Huang, the Chief Financial Officer at CalOptima, manages the fiscal health and budgetary planning for the County Organized Health System. Huang oversees complex financial reporting, revenue cycle management, and resource allocation to sustain insurance programs for vulnerable community members. By optimizing financial operations, the Chief Financial Officer ensures the agency maintains the necessary liquidity to support seniors and individuals with disabilities. Nancy Huang collaborates with executive leadership to forecast economic trends and mitigate risks associated with public health funding. This role requires rigorous oversight of internal controls and compliance with state-mandated financial regulations. Through strategic capital management, the Chief Financial Officer drives long-term sustainability for the organization. Huang maintains a focus on fiscal transparency, ensuring that every dollar directly benefits the health and well-being of the diverse populations served by the agency.

Kim Yunkyung, the Chief Operating Officer at CalOptima, executes the daily administrative functions and service delivery protocols for the agency. Yunkyung manages the operational workflows that connect members to essential health insurance programs across the county. By streamlining internal processes, the Chief Operating Officer improves the speed and quality of care coordination for low-income adults and children. Kim Yunkyung coordinates with department heads to ensure that organizational policies align with the mission of community-based health support. This leadership role involves monitoring performance metrics to identify areas for operational improvement and service expansion. Through the implementation of efficient management practices, the Chief Operating Officer supports the overall growth and stability of the health system. Yunkyung maintains a focus on operational excellence, ensuring that the agency remains responsive to the evolving needs of the community.

Kathleen Linder, the Chief Information Officer at CalOptima, directs the digital infrastructure and data security frameworks supporting public health insurance delivery. Linder architects scalable cloud solutions to ensure seamless access to member records across the California region. By modernizing legacy systems, the Chief Information Officer enhances data integrity and operational efficiency for the entire agency. Kathleen Linder manages cross-functional teams to integrate advanced analytics into daily workflows, enabling better health outcomes for low-income populations. This leadership role involves constant collaboration with the Board to align technological investments with long-term organizational goals. Through the implementation of secure, high-performance platforms, the Chief Information Officer protects sensitive member information while driving digital transformation. Linder maintains a focus on system reliability, ensuring that critical health services remain accessible to all members throughout the county.

Zeinab Dabbah, the Deputy Chief Medical Officer at CalOptima, directs clinical quality initiatives and medical policy development for the health system. Dabbah oversees the implementation of evidence-based care standards to improve health outcomes for seniors and people with disabilities. By evaluating clinical performance data, the Deputy Chief Medical Officer ensures that provider networks meet the high standards required for public health insurance programs. Zeinab Dabbah collaborates with the Chief Medical Officer to design wellness programs that address the specific needs of the local community. This leadership role involves managing clinical compliance and fostering partnerships with healthcare providers to enhance service delivery. Through the application of medical expertise, the Deputy Chief Medical Officer drives improvements in patient care quality and accessibility. Dabbah maintains a focus on clinical excellence, ensuring that the agency provides effective, compassionate support to all members.