Keri Karnath

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About Keri Karnath

Emerging Executive | Quality Compliance | Healthcare Operations | MHA, CQA, CHC Continuously evolving leader in the field with over 8 years of experience in regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and strategic quality systems. In my current role as Senior Professional in Quality Compliance at Versiti, I lead internal and external audits across five states, creating enterprise-wide readiness for FDA, CLIA, AABB, NMDP, Clinical Trials, and FACT inspections. I represent Versiti in the ACHE-WI Leadership Development Program (LDP), committed to growing in strategic leadership across healthcare. Previously, I led compliance and operations for Grifols/Interstate Blood Bank, managing teams of 50+ and scaling to 100+ employees across two locations. I partnered closely with cross-functional clinical teams, including physicians and nurses, while overseeing a 42-bed expansion, building a top-5 plasma center in donation volume, and driving a 60% increase in donor volume resulting in $1.2M in incremental annual revenue through quality-driven operations and team performance. I’ve also directed nonprofit teams supporting adults with disabilities, led reimbursement strategy development, and overseen blended teams in operational and non-profit financial oversight. Whether in blood services, hospital compliance, or cellular therapy, I specialize in building systems that elevate compliance, foster collaboration, and deliver measurable outcomes. I’m passionate about executive leadership that blends integrity and people-first values ready to step into a Director/Senior Leadership role where I can continue focusing on quality outcomes in Let’s Connect: When I’m not driving compliance or regulatory success, I’m training for GoRuck, CrossFit, or trail races, and spending time with my family. I believe in disciplined leadership rooted in purpose and continuous improvement on the job and in life.