Chief Executive Officer, National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC)
Mission Viejo, CA – Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Kimberly M. Samuels is recognized as an Inner Circle Five Year honoree for her contributions to healthcare leadership, patient-centered innovation, and quality improvement.
Kimberly M. Samuels has established a distinguished career as a healthcare executive and nonprofit leader, recognized for her expertise in healthcare strategy, operations, quality improvement, certification development, and organizational growth. With over 30 years of experience, she has built a reputation for strengthening organizational performance, advancing clinical excellence, and expanding access to high-quality healthcare services across hospital, outpatient, and nonprofit environments.
As Chief Executive Officer of the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC), a national interdisciplinary healthcare nonprofit organization, Ms. Samuels leads strategic initiatives focused on improving patient outcomes through professional education, nationally accredited certification programs, clinical quality benchmarking initiatives impacting more than 9.5 million patients through over 640 healthcare facilities nationwide, workforce development, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Under her leadership, NCBC supports healthcare professionals and organizations across the United States through initiatives that advance quality care and improve the patient experience.
Her expertise spans healthcare strategy and operations, stakeholder engagement, healthcare innovation, technology integration, process optimization, regulatory compliance, risk management, financial stewardship, revenue diversification, strategic partnerships, and executive leadership. She also embraces emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and generative AI, to support data-driven decision-making and organizational advancement.
Throughout her career, Ms. Samuels has demonstrated exceptional leadership across diverse healthcare settings. Her professional experience includes serving as Director of Women’s Health, Breast Surgery, and Radiology Operations at Hoag Hospital, where she played a critical role in advancing women’s health services and operational excellence. She also served as Director of Business Development for DatCard Systems, Inc. and founded KSI Wellness, reflecting her entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to innovation and organizational growth.
Over the course of her career, Ms. Samuels has remained focused on creating meaningful impact through strategic leadership, clinical innovation, quality improvement, and organizational transformation. Her work has strengthened healthcare programs, enhanced patient experiences, supported professional workforce development, and contributed to initiatives impacting millions of patients nationwide.
In addition to her executive responsibilities, Ms. Samuels contributes to the advancement of healthcare credentialing and professional standards through her service on the Institute for Credentialing Excellence Education Committee Task Force. She is also a published thought leader, having authored an article featured in USA Today in December 2024 titled “Reclaiming Life After Breast Cancer: A Personalized Path to Survivorship,” which explored the importance of individualized support for cancer survivors.
Her contributions have earned significant recognition, including the NCBC Inspiration Award in 2024, the Celebrating Life Foundation Woman of the Year Award in 2023, and inclusion among the National Registries Women of Distinction in 2022.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Ms. Samuels enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, traveling, gardening, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors. Among her favorite destinations are Maui, Hawaii, and Moab, Utah.
Looking ahead, Ms. Samuels remains focused on advancing healthcare quality, professional education, workforce development, and patient-centered innovation. Guided by a passion for service, collaboration, and continuous improvement, she is committed to building partnerships and initiatives that improve the lives of patients and families while strengthening healthcare organizations nationwide.
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