CommUnityCare Health Centers is pleased to announce the appointment of Katherine T. Reyes as Chief Operating Officer (COO), bringing extensive healthcare leadership experience in operational strategy, growth, and organizational transformation. 

Reyes joins CommUnityCare Health Centers following a 10-month-long national search to identify a leader who could help guide the organization through its next phase of growth and operational excellence. Her arrival marks an important milestone for the organization as it continues to strengthen its leadership team and expand its ability to serve communities across Central Texas. 

“Katherine brings an exceptional track record of operational leadership and a deep commitment to building systems that support both patients and care teams,” said Dr. Nicholas Yagoda, Chief Executive Officer of CommUnityCare Health Centers. “Her experience leading large, complex healthcare organizations and fostering collaborative partnerships between clinicians and administrators will be invaluable as we continue to grow and enhance access to high-quality care across our communities.” 

Reyes is a seasoned healthcare executive with experience scaling multi-site provider networks, strengthening operations, and guiding large healthcare organizations through transformational change. 

Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President of Ambulatory Services at University Health in San Antonio, where she helped expand the ambulatory enterprise to more than 650 clinicians across 40 locations. She previously held Chief Operating Officer roles with Sutter Gould Medical Foundation and the Santa Cruz division of Sutter Palo Alto Medical Foundation, where she helped lead operational transformation initiatives, implement enterprise health record systems, and strengthen patient experience and workforce engagement. 

“CommUnityCare and Central Health have inspiring missions and dedicated teams,” said Reyes. “I am excited to join CommUnityCare as Chief Operating Officer and look forward to learning about the excellent work underway while collaborating and implementing both short- and long-term strategies to navigate and thrive in an evolving healthcare environment.” 

Reyes holds a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration from San Jose State University and a Master of Arts in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix. 

Outside of work, Reyes is a proud daughter of a career U.S. Navy sailor and the wife of a U.S. Army soldier. She enjoys exploring Texas parks with her two four-pawed dependents and frequently visits the California Bay Area to spend time with family. 

Reyes is set to join CommUnityCare Health Centers in May 2026.