Malia Davis
About Malia Davis
Malia Davis serves as the Executive Clinical Director for the Primary & Preventative Care Clinical Program at Intermountain Health. She has a background in nursing and sociology, with extensive experience in leadership roles focused on improving care delivery for underserved populations.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Malia Davis currently serves as the Executive Clinical Director for the Primary & Preventative Care Clinical Program at Intermountain Health. She has held this position since early 2023. In her role, she focuses on developing innovative care delivery models that enhance quality and safety while ensuring accessibility for patients. Prior to this position, she was the Vice President Chief Nursing Officer for Ambulatory Services at Intermountain Health from 2020 to 2023, where she contributed to improving nursing practices and patient care.
Education and Expertise
Malia Davis holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Women's Studies from Colorado College, which she completed between 1988 and 1992. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master in Nursing from Yale University from 1999 to 2002. Her academic background supports her expertise in nursing, team development, and care delivery systems, particularly in addressing the needs of underserved populations.
Background in Nursing Leadership
Malia Davis has extensive experience in nursing leadership roles. She worked at the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless as Director of Clinical Services and Nurse Practitioner from 2002 to 2012, focusing on providing care to vulnerable populations. She then served as Director of Nursing and Clinical Team Development at Clinica Family Health from 2012 to 2020, where she enhanced clinical practices and team dynamics. Her previous role as Executive Nurse Fellow at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation from 2014 to 2017 further solidified her leadership skills in healthcare.
Professional Skills and Initiatives
Malia Davis is skilled in expanding the roles of ambulatory care registered nurses and employs human-centered design principles to foster innovation in care delivery. Her initiatives aim to create sustainable improvements in healthcare systems, particularly for underserved communities. She emphasizes effective team development and leadership to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.