Felix Laryea
About Felix Laryea
Felix Laryea serves as the Interim COO at CommonSpirit Health, bringing extensive experience in healthcare operations and supply chain management. He previously held leadership roles at DignityHealth and William Beaumont Army Medical Center, and he has an educational background that includes an MBA from the University of La Verne.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Felix Laryea currently serves as the Interim COO at CommonSpirit Health, a role he has held since 2020. In this position, he oversees operations within San Bernardino County, California. Additionally, he works as the Senior Director of Ancillary & Support Services at DignityHealth, a division of CommonSpirit Health, where he has been employed since 2019. His responsibilities include managing healthcare operations and ensuring the efficiency of services provided to the community.
Previous Experience at DignityHealth
Before joining CommonSpirit Health, Felix Laryea worked at DignityHealth, formerly known as Catholic Healthcare West, for 11 years from 2008 to 2019. He held the position of Director of Cardio-Pulmonary Services in San Bernardino. In this capacity, he was responsible for overseeing the delivery of cardio-pulmonary services, contributing to the overall quality of care provided by the organization.
Leadership Role at William Beaumont Army Medical Center
Felix Laryea served as the Chief of the Supply Chain Management Branch at William Beaumont Army Medical Center for eight months in 2016 to 2017. In this leadership role, he was responsible for managing supply chain operations within the healthcare facility, ensuring that resources were effectively allocated to support patient care.
Education and Expertise
Felix Laryea holds an MBA from the University of La Verne, which he completed from 1997 to 1999. He also studied Human Resources at California State University, Fullerton in 2004. Additionally, he attended the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, where he studied Intermediate Level Education from 2013 to 2015. He has further enhanced his expertise by obtaining a Six Sigma Green Belt certification from Villanova University in 2016.
Background in Healthcare Operations
Felix Laryea possesses extensive experience in healthcare operations, particularly in ancillary and support services. His roles at CommonSpirit Health and DignityHealth demonstrate his commitment to improving healthcare delivery. His background includes a strong focus on supply chain management, which is critical for the efficient functioning of healthcare facilities.