Corina B. Clark Joins Donor Network West as COO to Enhance Operations and Leadership

Corina B. Clark Joins Donor Network West as Chief Operating Officer

Donor Network West has recently announced a significant addition to its executive leadership team with the appointment of Corina B. Clark as the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. With a decade of experience in health care and a solid background in executive leadership within hospital and community health systems, Clark is set to take charge of clinical operations, strategic initiatives, and overall organizational performance for the organization.

Having initially joined the organization earlier this year as a fractional COO, Clark quickly made her mark by enhancing the performance of the operations team and reinforcing relationships with hospital partners. As she officially transitions into her new role, Janice F. Whaley, the president and CEO of Donor Network West, expressed her enthusiasm about Clark's impact in her short tenure so far. Whaley remarked on Clark's exceptional ability to elevate operational standards and foster collaboration within the organization, a testament to her leadership prowess.

In her capacity as COO, Clark will be responsible for leading systemwide clinical operations and performance improvement efforts. These responsibilities are vital for strengthening organizational excellence, promoting strategic growth, and advancing Donor Network West's commitment to serving donor families and transplant recipients across Northern California and northern Nevada. Clark is driven by a belief in impactful leadership, stating, "Leadership is measured by the lives we impact, and nowhere is it more evident than at Donor Network West."

Before her appointment at Donor Network West, Clark held various executive leadership roles at notable organizations such as UCLA Health, Salinas Valley Health, and the San Francisco Health Network. Throughout her career, she has spearheaded initiatives that significantly improved healthcare operations, expanded patient access to care, and bolstered workforce engagement. Her reputation as a leader has been established through her focus on building high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability, and translating strategic directives into tangible results.

In addition to her leadership roles, Clark is recognized for her contributions to the healthcare industry as the president of the California Association of Healthcare Leaders and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). Her accolades include being honored as a “COO to Know” by Becker's Healthcare, being named a Woman of Influence by the Silicon Valley Business Journal, and being listed among Women We Admire's Top 50 COOs for 2026. Notably, her leadership has garnered recognition from prominent figures, including entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban.

Clark's healthcare background includes training as a registered respiratory therapist, which offers her a unique clinician's perspective in her current executive role. She holds a bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy and a master's degree in public administration with a focus on healthcare leadership.

About Donor Network West

Established in 1987, Donor Network West is dedicated to saving and healing lives by facilitating organ and tissue recovery for transplantation and research. The organization is certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and accredited by the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB). Donor Network West proudly serves 45 counties in northern California and northern Nevada, collaborating with the Department of Motor Vehicles and state-authorized donor registries to increase donor registration. For further information about Donor Network West, visit their website at www.DonorNetworkWest.org and follow their updates on social media @mydnwest.