LaLaesha Black
Chief Strategy Officer
With nearly a decade of experience in community health center leadership, LaLaesha has dedicated her career to advancing the mission of federally qualified health centers and improving health outcomes for underserved populations. Prior to joining HealthLinc in this role, she served as Chief Executive Officer of Heart City Health, guiding the organization through a transformative period while strengthening finance and operations, expanding services and increasing access to patient-centered care. She previously held the role of Chief Operating Officer, leading efforts in organizational development, quality improvement, facilities planning and operational strategy.
A longtime advocate for patient rights, LaLaesha is passionate about ensuring individuals and families have access to compassionate, high-quality health care regardless of their circumstances. Her commitment to healthcare transformation extends beyond her organizational leadership. She was a member of Indiana’s Value-Based Care Steering Committee, which helped establish the Clinically Integrated Network of Indiana (CINI) and has served on several Indiana Primary Health Care Association committees, including the Nominating Committee, Personnel Committee and Health Policy Committee. At the national level, she co-authored the Chief Operating Officer Competencies framework for the National Association of Community Health Centers and completed the NACHC Leadership Development Program in 2017.
LaLaesha earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Anthem College. She remains active in civic leadership as chairperson of the City of Elkhart Board of Public Safety, which oversees the city’s police and fire departments, Central Dispatch and Building and Code Enforcement.
As a proud Elkhart resident, LaLaesha supports local community initiatives and enjoys creative, detail-oriented hobbies, including metalwork. Her leadership is rooted in service, collaboration and the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve their best physical and mental health.
