Professional Description : battle serves as the executive director of child hunger and family Support Services , programs that serve children in need and families in crisis statewide and globally . �rough creative services , he leads a team of highly-qualified staff that intervene in the lives of families during pivotal points . battle is responsible for casting vision for the programs , expanding the range of services offered , and ensuring that crucial necessities such as nutritious food makes it into the hands of children and families in need .
Experience & Qualifications : prior to working at one more child , battle was an investigator for the department of children and families ( dcf ). during his time with the department , he investigated abuse within families and institutions and later became the human trafficking Specialist for polk county . While there , battle helped children get out of abusive homes and also helped rescue children from human trafficking rings . he combines his experience and education to help change the life of one more child .
LEON BATTLE Executive Director of Child Hunger and Family Support Services
One More Child / Florida Baptist
Children ’ s Homes 1015 Sikes Blvd Lakeland , FL 33815 leon . battle @ onemorechild . org ( 863 ) 577-4648
Education & Training : battle is currently pursuing his doctorate degree from Southeastern University . prior to pursing his doctorate degree , he graduated from Southeastern University with a master ’ s degree in human services and a bachelor ’ s degree in theology with a minor in business .
Community Service : Vice-chair of the board of tri-county human Services ; member of kiwanis ; helped plant radiant church and continues to regularly serve there .
Awards : battle has received multiple recognitions from governor rick Scott for his work at dcf and one more child .
Interests : Spending time with family and friends , being outdoors with his dog , and fishing .
SARAH BHAGAT COO LRHMC and VP Organizational
Effectiveness LRH Lakeland Regional Health 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland , FL 33805 sarah . bhagat @ mylrh . org ( 863 ) 284-1751
Professional Description : bhagat is a powerful force in improving efficiency by enhancing safety , quality , and processes to increase patient and employee satisfaction in health systems across the U . S . She brings this experience and vision to the role she began at lakeland regional health in 2015 . as Vice president of organizational effectiveness , bhagat collaborates with leadership and team members to improve operational systems , achieve a higher degree of quality and superior patient care by utilizing performance improvement principles , including lean Six Sigma , simulation , data and statistical analysis . She contributes to lakeland regional health ’ s adherence to standard work , best practice and increased accountability . relying on her extensive background as a leader in organizational effectiveness , bhagat uses performance improvement tools to lead culture change and create safer , more efficient systems . as part of her role , bhagat serves as a valuable coach and adviser in several strategic healthcare initiatives at lakeland regional health . as the medical center ’ s chief operating officer , bhagat has oversight of the majority of clinical areas including a 133 bed emergency department ( the busiest in the U . S .), perioperative and procedural areas including endoscopy and a cardiac catheterization lab , medical , surgical , cardiac and intensive care inpatient floors , pharmacy , facilities , environmental and linen services , food and catering departments , and other clinical ancillary services .
Education & Training : bhagat is an Industrial and operations engineer and a graduate of the University of michigan . She has worked in multiple manufacturing and healthcare organizations where she has rapidly turned around underperforming departments and losses into profits using her training and expertise in performance improvement . bhagat is a member of the Institute for healthcare Improvement , Institute for Industrial engineers , and american Society for Quality . In addition , she is certified as a lean Six Sigma black belt . this prestigious certification designates her as the highest level expert possible in operating principles and process improvement .
LEADERSHIP LAKELAND