Kristen M.J. Azar, PhD RN MSN/MPH CPHQ FAHA in

Kristen M.J. Azar, PhD RN MSN/MPH CPHQ FAHA

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Vice President Quality and Performance Excellence at Institute on Aging
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Dr. Kristen Azar is the Vice President of Quality and Performance Excellence at the Institute on Aging. A seasoned epidemiologist and registered nurse, she previously launched and led the Institute for Advancing Health Equity at Sutter Health. She holds a PhD from UCSF and a BSN from Johns Hopkins.

Outside of her leadership roles, she is a mother who is engaged in her sons school activities, reflecting on messages of peace and civil rights. She also participates in community fundraisers, such as caroling events designed to combat loneliness and social isolation among older adults in San Francisco.

She has published extensively on health equity, chronic disease management, and the social drivers of health, and is a Fellow of the American Heart Association.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Vice President Quality and Performance Excellence
Job Level
Senior
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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Health Equity
A core focus of her career, she was the inaugural Executive Director for Sutter Health's Institute for Advancing Health Equity and frequently speaks on creating equity frameworks.
Geriatric Care
Her current role at the Institute on Aging and recent focus on Age-Friendly Health Systems highlights her commitment to improving care for older adults.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Vice President Quality and Performance Excellence
Institute on Aging
1-2025
Adjunct Assistant Professor
University of California, San Francisco
10-2023
Faculty
IHI
9-2023 - 8-2025
Executive Director
Sutter Health
6-2012 - 8-2025
Senior Scientist
Sutter Health
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Education
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
University of California, San Francisco
BSN
The Johns Hopkins University
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