Parla E. has extensive experience in strategic planning and performance management within the healthcare sector, serving since December 2013 at UCI Health in multiple senior roles including Head of Strategic Planning & Performance Management and Head of Strategic Deployment. Prior to UCI Health, Parla E. worked as an Associate Consultant at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and held consulting positions at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Baxter International Inc., and Pfizer. Educational qualifications include a Master of Public Health from Columbia University, Executive Education in Executive Leadership for Healthcare Professionals from Cornell University Graduate School, and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management from Northwestern University. Additional educational background includes attendance at Phillips Academy and The Johns Hopkins University.