Director of Population Health Initiatives | St. John’s Episcopal Hospital | Far Rockaway, New York, United States

Preet Kukreja is a highly accomplished public health professional with a remarkable record of driving change and innovation in the healthcare sector. With over 7 years of hands-on experience in project management, grant implementation, evaluation, sustainability, and operations, Preet is a proven leader and problem-solver with a track record of delivering measurable results. Preet’s expertise in strategic planning, creative problem-solving, process improvement, and data analytics and reporting has been critical in achieving success and improving healthcare outcomes. She holds several prestigious certifications, including NYS Citizen Public Health Leader, Citizen Preparedness Corps, Lean Green Belt, and White Six Sigma Belt, as well as certifications in various public health areas such as HIV, STI, and viral hepatitis. This showcases her commitment to public health and her exceptional skillset. Preet has been instrumental in implementing programs to address public health emergencies and community needs, such as food insecurity, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, HIV, HEP-C, and cancer. Her efforts have expanded access to care, improved the COVID-19 vaccination rate, and enhanced equitable access to care and social services for communities disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.