For the second year in a row, Loma Linda University Health Senior Vice President of Finance Angela Lalas, MBA, CPA, has been recognized as a “Rising Star in Healthcare” by Becker’s Hospital Review, a leading publication highlighting business, legal news and analysis for the healthcare industry.
The 2017 Rising Star list honored 60 healthcare leaders under 40 years old from across the United States who have achieved greatness in the healthcare field at a young age. Honorees include physicians, hospital and health system executives, and healthcare company innovators.
Loma Linda University Health President Richard Hart, MD, DrPH, said this latest honor bestowed upon Lalas is a testament to her knowledge and ability to handle the financial challenges in the field of healthcare.
“Angela is a true leader who exemplifies excellence, integrity and professionalism in all that she does,” Hart said. “She is a valued asset to this organization, and we are proud of her accomplishments. She is indeed a rising star.”
The Becker's Hospital Review editorial team accepted nominations and conducted an internal review process to select members for this year’s Rising Star list.
“I am humbled with this recognition to be able to represent and honor Loma Linda University Health, especially the outstanding mentors and role models who have supported my professional journey thus far,” Lalas said. “I am a recipient of Loma Linda University Health’s commitment to embracing and nurturing diversity, for which I am most grateful.”
Lalas was previously recognized by Becker’s in 2016 as a “Rising Star” and one of the “150 Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know.”
She has served as senior vice president of finance for Loma Linda University Health since 2015. Lalas oversees financial operations for the six hospitals within the system, including analysis and reporting for Loma Linda University Medical Center and its affiliates. Before taking on her current role, she was vice president of finance for the system.
Lalas earned her MBA from Claremont Graduate University and her undergraduate degree in accountancy from Adventist University of the Philippines. She is also a licensed CPA in California.