Aletha Y. Akers
Physician Executive | Strategic Leadership | Expert in Maternal Health, Adolescent Health, and Sexual & Reproductive Health
- Role
- Head of Clinical Strategy, Design and Training at Upstream USA
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Aletha Y. Akers
As a physician executive with leadership experience in the healthcare and nonprofit sectors, I am committed to advancing policies and programs that improve population health and health equity. With a proven track record of driving multidisciplinary teamwork and operational excellence, my expertise is in designing and managing strategic research initiatives, optimizing research operations, ensuring fiscal management, and leading organizational transformations. From managing extensive research portfolios and multimillion-dollar budgets to securing diverse funding sources, I thrive on crafting strategies that align seamlessly with organizational goals. My leadership style empowers cross-functional teams to amplify productivity by fostering innovation and inclusivity, even in the most fast-paced environments. My expertise spans- Clinical Excellence- Adolescent Reproductive Health- Executive Management- Public Health Surveillance- Data & Evaluation- Compliance and Reporting- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging- Health Policy Development- Clinical Trial Design & Management
Experience
Head of Clinical Strategy, Design and Training
Feb 2026 — Present · US
As Head of Clinical Strategy, Design and Training, I lead the development and evolution of Upstream USA’s clinical model, ensuring our practice-change interventions are grounded in medical best practices, user-centered design, and measurable impact. In this senior leadership role, I oversee the External Training and Technical Assistance Design teams and work cross-functionally to align strategy, implementation, and innovation across the organization.
Education
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine - MD, Medicine
Bryn Mawr College
Bachelor's of Art, Biology (with Honors) and Chemistry (dual degree)
University of Michigan
Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Program
Fellowship, Health Services Research
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Masters, Public Health
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