Kayla Wu
About Kayla Wu
Kayla Wu serves as the Director of Virtual Health at Privia Health, a position she has held since 2023. She has extensive experience in health administration, having previously worked in various roles at organizations such as MedStar Health, HIMSS, and Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Current Role at Privia Health
Kayla Wu serves as the Director of Virtual Health at Privia Health, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees the development and implementation of virtual health strategies to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Her leadership focuses on integrating technology into healthcare delivery, ensuring that virtual health services meet the needs of patients and providers.
Previous Experience at Privia Health
Prior to her current role, Kayla Wu held multiple positions at Privia Health. She worked as Associate Director of Virtual Health Operations from 2021 to 2023, where she managed virtual health initiatives. Before that, she served as Virtual Health Operations Manager from 2019 to 2021 and as Performance Consultant from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she was an Associate Consultant from 2016 to 2018, contributing to various projects aimed at improving health operations.
Work History in Healthcare
Kayla Wu has a diverse background in healthcare, beginning her career as a Research Analyst at HIMSS in 2013. She also completed an Administrative Residency at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Her experience includes strategic planning at MedStar Health from 2015 to 2016 and an Administrative Fellowship at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center from 2014 to 2015. These roles have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare systems and operations.
Educational Background
Kayla Wu holds a Master of Health Administration (MHA) from Penn State University, where she studied Health/Health Care Administration/Management from 2009 to 2014. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Policy and Administration from the same institution. Additionally, she participated in the International Asian Studies Program at The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2012, further broadening her academic experience.
Early Career and Internships
In the early stages of her career, Kayla Wu gained valuable experience through various internships and roles. She worked as a Career Services Mock Interview Intern and a Work Study Intern at Penn State University from 2009 to 2012. She also served as a Project Manager at the Penn State University Department of Health Policy & Administration from 2010 to 2014, where she contributed to health policy projects and initiatives.