Kina L. White, DrPH, MHSA, FACHE is a board-certified Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives and currently serves as Regent for the American College of Healthcare Executives of Mississippi. With more than 20 years of leadership experience, Dr. White is an equity strategist with an extensive background in healthcare management, policy change, and public health administration. Dr. White holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The University of Southern Mississippi, a Master of Health Services Administration from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and a Doctor of Public Health in Health Policy and Management from Jackson State University. In addition, Dr. White has completed a two-year NIH-R25 Clinical and Community-Based HIV/AIDS Research Training (CCRT) Fellowship at Brown University. Dr. White is a graduate of the Mississippi Economic Council’s Leadership Mississippi program. She is an Adjunct Faculty at Belhaven University in Adult, Graduate, and Online Studies. Dr. White is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Dr. White has a sincere passion for working with underrepresented communities and increasing equitable access to improve health outcomes.
KLW Consulting, LLC
Founder & Principal Consultant, Healthcare Strategy & Transformation
KLW Consulting, LLC is dedicated to providing strategic consultation in the areas of community and rural health, as well healthy aging practices. Our mission is to guide healthcare leaders toward sustainable models that enhance quality, access, and care coordination. We facilitate partnerships with health systems, coalitions, and community-based organizations to strengthen capacity and foster community health transformation through data-driven methodologies. Furthermore, we advise healthcare leaders on diversifying funding portfolios and maximizing returns through the strategic application grants, public-private partnerships, and data-informed financial planning. We also focus on developing workforce strategies to effectively address healthcare staffing shortages, particularly in rural and communities.
National Rural Health Association
Rural Health Community Capacity Coach
In her capacity as an executive coach, Dr. White provides valuable guidance to two health facilities situated rural Texas. Her coaching encompasses critical including governance transitions, workforce development, and enhancing community engagement. By her expertise, Dr. White formulates operational and financial aimed at facilitating the long-term sustainability of these facilities.
Education
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2002 - BSBA - Financial Information Systems - University of Southern Mississippi
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2004 - MHSA - Health Services Administration - University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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2014 - Summer Institute for Clinical and Translational Research - Brown University
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2018 - DrPH - Health Policy and Management - Jackson State University
Experience
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2025 - Present, KLW Consulting, LLC - Founder & Principal Consultant, Healthcare Strategy and Transformation
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2025 - Present, Rural Health Community Capacity Academy Development Coach - Financial Information Systems - University of Southern Mississippi
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2025 - Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH)
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March 2025 - August 2025 - Director, Office of State Health Planning & Research
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2025 - 2020 - Director, Office of Community Health Improvement
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2019 - 2018 - Mississippi Hospital Association - Independent Consultant
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2020 - 2014 - Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - Federal Grant Reviewer and Chair
Healthcare Leadership Roles
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Principal Investigator (MSDH): Led federal and philanthropic grants exceeding $500K annually, expanding adolescent health and chronic disease prevention programs.
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Clinic Manager, Family Medicine, Mississippi Baptist Health Systems (MBHS): Increased gross charges for Level 3 and 4 visits by 12% through provider compliance education.
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Director, Organizational Safety & Patient Safety Officer (MBHS): Developed comprehensive safety plans, established Clinical Improvement Committee with executive oversight from Chief Medical Officer.
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Special Projects Coordinator (MBHS): Led multidisciplinary team to the achievement of tri-county service area’s first accredited chest pain center; executed development of the Mission Effectiveness Board Committee to provide oversight of community benefit
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Administrative Fellow (MBHS): Supported senior leadership on strategic initiatives improving patient care and operational efficiency.2 - BSBA - Financial Information Systems - University of Southern Mississippi