MIRNA ORIHUELA
Regional Manager
Kaiser Permanente
Mirna Orihuela is a first-generation Latina college graduate who has emerged as a trailblazer in healthcare leadership. She is the regional DME manager at Kaiser Permanente for Southern California. Her strategic acumen shines through in navigating healthcare intricacies as evidence by her transformative impact in Post-Acute Care, Transitional Care and Detox Services. At a remarkably young age, Orihuela has already become a catalyst for change by creating initiated solutions, developing strategic initiatives and restructuring teams and workflows to positively align with operational goals. Her unique leadership style, grounded in ethics and transformation, positions her as an invaluable asset for profound organizational restructuring.
Orihuela also stands out for her comprehensive understanding of the health care continuum spans acute, post-acute and behavioral health entities. Her commitment to community education is evidenced through her role as a speaker for the Southern California Healthcare Executives, notably addressing critical issues in post-acute care.