Ms. Bleichner-Jones serves as interim COO at UC Davis Health, where she provides strategic oversight and operational leadership that enhances patient care and system performance. She has served the organization since 2001, offering more than two decades of dedicated leadership in advancing health care delivery. Ms. Bleichner-Jones is recognized for driving initiatives that strengthen organizational efficiency while improving patient outcomes across UC Davis Health’s academic medical system. Beyond her executive role, she is active in community service, serving on the boards of United Way California Capital Region and Saint John’s Program for Real Change. She also serves as board chair for Sacramento Sierra/UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital, supporting access to vital rehabilitation services. A senior fellow of the American Leadership Forum–Mountain Valley, Ms. Bleichner-Jones is known for her collaborative leadership and commitment to civic engagement.
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