LARA KHOURI
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Lara Khouri, MBA, MPH, is executive vice president and COO at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. In this role, Khouri is responsible for overseeing operational performance across the CHLA enterprise, working closely with clinical and administrative leaders to develop and improve processes, procedures and systems while addressing patient care needs, patient and team member experience, and CHLA’s impact on the community.
Since Khouri joined the leadership team in 2015, CHLA has benefited immeasurably from her unwavering compassion and commitment to creating hope and building a healthier future for every child, combined with her vast expertise in strategic organizational development, will lead CHLA into the next stage of its growth and expansion. Khouri is the first female COO in the history of the organization and brings more than 20 years of experience in healthcare administration, performance management, quality, cost-performance measurement and improvement, integrated care models and value-based payment models.