Krista Peak Mba, Six Sigma Black Belt

Krista Peak, MBA, Six Sigma Black Belt has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Krista most recently served as the Chief Quality and Risk Management Officer at Neighborhood Health starting from January 2023. Prior to that, they held the position of Vice President Operations and Business Development at Northeast Indiana Talent Attraction, Inc. from March 2022 to December 2022.

Before that, Krista worked at Riley Children's Hospital as a Senior Project Manager from October 2019 to March 2022. Krista also worked as a Market Director at Oak Street Health, a network of primary care centers, from September 2018 to October 2019.

Their earlier experience includes serving as the Executive Director of Pediatric, Neonatal, and Obstetric Services at Lutheran Hospital from October 2013 to September 2018. Krista was also a Strategy Consultant at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota from July 2011 to July 2012, where they played a key role in establishing a new Mother Baby Clinical Service Line.

Additionally, Krista has experience as a Facility Project Manager for Construction at Regions Hospital from June 2007 to May 2010. Krista started their career as a Facility Planner at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota in January 2001, later transitioning to the role of a Certified Child Life Specialist.

Throughout their career, Krista has demonstrated expertise in quality and risk management, operations and business development, project management, and strategic planning. Their roles have showcased their dedication to improving patient care and driving positive health outcomes.

Krista Peak, MBA, Six Sigma Black Belt, has a diverse education history. Krista completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences at Purdue University from 1991 to 1995. During the same period, they also obtained a Bachelor's degree in Human Development & Family Studies from Purdue University.

In 1999, Krista pursued further education and obtained their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Development and Entrepreneurship from the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business. Krista expanded their knowledge in entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial studies during this period.

Continuing their educational journey, Krista achieved a Six Sigma Black Belt Certification - Level III in November 2013 from the Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). This certification indicates their expertise in process improvement and problem-solving methodologies.

Most recently, in December 2021, they earned the Certified Change Practitioner credential from Prosci, demonstrating their ability to navigate and lead organizational change initiatives effectively.

Currently, Krista is pursuing another Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations at the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business, expecting to graduate in 2023. This program will further enhance their understanding of entrepreneurial concepts and small business operations.