Kari Vargas

About Kari Vargas

Mission-driven executive leader with a proven record of advancing access, clinical excellence, and organizational performance across complex health systems. Demonstrated ability to translate vision into integrated market strategy and disciplined execution that drives sustainable growth and service line expansion. A highly collaborative relationship builder with deep expertise in operations, strategy, and business development across community, tertiary, pediatrics, and academic environments. Trusted executive partner known for building high-performing teams, fostering mission and belonging, and delivering results at both market and enterprise levels.

Experience

1. CEO Adventhealth Central Florida Division North Market

   AdventHealth

   Jul 2025 — Present

   Chief Executive Officer for the Central Florida Division North Market, providing executive leadership and strategic direction for seven facilities totaling 2,420 licensed beds. Responsible for overall market performance, clinical quality, operational excellence, physician alignment, and long-term growth strategy across a complex, multi-campus health system. Leads multidisciplinary teams across acute care, ambulatory services, and physician practices, with a focus on expanding access, advancing clinical excellence, and strengthening community partnerships in one of Central Florida’s fastest-growing regions.

Education

• Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College

  Master of Business Administration

  1998 — 2000

• University of Central Florida

  Bachelor of Science

  1994 — 1998