Airica Powell-Steed is a healthcare executive, nurse, and academic administrator who serves as interim executive vice president and chief operating officer of Loretto Hospital Network. She has held senior leadership roles across large public and safety net health systems and is known for leading organizational transformation, quality improvement initiatives, and health equity strategies. She previously served as chief operating officer and executive vice president at major hospital systems and has more than two decades of leadership experience in healthcare delivery and administration. Powell-Steed holds a Doctor of Education, an MBA, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, along with Lean Six Sigma and healthcare leadership certifications. She has been recognized by industry organizations for executive leadership and has spoken on hospital financial recovery, workforce management, and community health system reform. She continues to guide operational strategy and organizational change within the Loretto Hospital Network.