Conrado E. Bárzaga, MD
Chief Executive Officer
Desert Healthcare District

Dr. Bárzaga is a medically trained nonprofit leader who spent the past seven years as the president and CEO of the Center for Oral Health. With facilities in both Los Angeles and Oakland, his focus was expanding dental services to Medicaid beneficiaries. Prior to that, Bárzaga served as a senior program officer for First 5 LA (2008-2012), vice-president for Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (2006-2008), and in various other leadership positions focusing on health education and public health. Throughout his career, he has developed and strengthened key partnerships with nonprofit providers, as well as state and local government agencies.