Lakisha Davis Flagg, DrPH, MS, MPH, BSN, RN, PHNA-BC, CPH, CCMP, ACC is a retired U.S. Army Nurse Corps officer, ICF-certified executive coach, and Veterans advocate with 30 years of healthcare experience. Her expertise includes systems leadership, workforce development, and change management. While in uniform, she served in a wide range of roles including Director of Preventive Medicine at Keller ACH – West Point Military Academy, Director of Public Health Services at Brooke Army Medical Center, Executive Officer for the U.S. Army Medical Corps Chief, and the U.S. Army Public Health Command’s representative for the CDC’s Community Preventive Services Task Force, Community Guide. 

Upon transition to the civilian sector, Lakisha served as the Strategy, Policy, and Communications program manager for the Louisiana Department of Health’s Bureau of Family Health. She currently serves as an Executive Leader Coach in support of the Veterans Health Administration’s Office of Quality & Safety. 

In her spare time, Lakisha loves to travel, run half-marathons, and discover new music with her daughter, Taylor.