Aricka Knox is a highly experienced healthcare professional with a strong background in nursing and clinical operations. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, followed by a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on Family Nurse Practitioner at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her expertise lies in advanced specialty and clinical operations, with a career spanning several senior leadership roles in prominent organizations such as Optum and UnitedHealthcare.

At Optum, Aricka served as the Senior Vice President of Clinical Operations for Medicare and Medicaid, managing a broad range of programs and services. Prior to this, she served as Vice President of Service Delivery for Medicaid, where she led efforts to streamline operations and improve overall outcomes. Her previous roles include Director of Health Services at UnitedHealthcare-Evercare, Regional Director of Medical and Clinical Operations at UnitedHealthcare, and VP of Health Services Wisconsin Community and State Plan at UnitedHealthcare.

Aricka's extensive experience in healthcare operations and management, combined with her strong clinical background, has made her a valuable asset to the organizations she has served. She is a proven leader with a passion for making a difference in people's lives through innovative healthcare solutions.