More than 25 years of experience in community-academic partnerships, health systems innovation, and minority health planning. Her background extends to cancer and health disparities research, public health, outreach and administrative leadership. Recognized both locally and nationally for her innovative approach to program design and implementation.

Clarita is Board President of the Asian Health Coalition. With over 20 years of leadership experience and a proven track record of superior results in division-level strategic planning, Ms. Santos drives community & corporate initiatives at Health Care Service Corporation.

Founder and immediate past president of the Asian Health Coalition. Dean of Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Formerly, Vice Provost of Research, Professor of Medicine, Dean of Faculty Affairs for the Division of Biological Sciences, Associate Director at the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center - Office of Community Engagement and Cancer Disparities, and faculty affiliate at the Center for the Study of Race, Culture and Politics and Center for Gender Studies.