Dr. Briggs-Malonson is responsible for the implementation and oversight of organizational structures and initiatives that promote inclusivity and equity among UCLA Health staff, patients and communities. Since her tenure began in 2021, she implemented several policies, committees and educational campaigns to increase inclusivity and belonging within UCLA Health. She also led a redesign of the EHR system to effectively identify and mitigate clinical and patient experience inequities through data analytics and performance improvement. She stewarded UCLA Health’s participation in the Healthcare Anchor Network, showcasing a commitment to advancing racial and socioeconomic equity within divested communities of color, and oversaw the launch of the UCLA Health Homeless Healthcare Collaborative, which deploys mobile clinics throughout Los Angeles to care for people experiencing homelessness. Dr. Briggs-Malonson is co-chair of the HHS-ONC Health Information Technology Advisory Committee, where she helps to guide the integration of equity and justice principles into national policy and standards. For her work as an emergency physician, she has received several awards of recognition, including the 2021 25 Under 45 from the Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association and the 2023 DEI Executive of the Year from Los Angeles Business Journal.
