Kidada Hawkins has worked in healthcare administration for over 15 years. Throughout the course of his career, he has worked with multiple struggling hospitals and healthcare systems to turn around performance and improve community perceptions. Kidada Hawkins is a talented and results-driven leader who doesn’t back down from a challenge. Kidada Hawkins currently lives in Auburndale, Florida. One of the critical areas Kidada Hawkins focuses on in his work is patient experience and engagement. He has worked with various facilities, including for-profit and not-for-profit systems, in rural and urban areas. These differences have posed unique challenges, but Kidada has found success regardless. Healthcare systems are crucial for thriving communities, and by implementing accountability systems, mending relationships, and optimizing operations, he has ensured these critical facilities continue to be available for residents in need. He is acutely aware of healthcare administrators’ influence on the communities they serve, and he takes that responsibility seriously.