Clarita Santos

Clarita Santos is a senior executive at Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), where she holds the position of Executive Director of Corporate and Civic Partnerships in the Office of the President and CEO.12

Professional Background

Clarita Santos has been with HCSC for several years, playing a key role in the company's community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives. Her work focuses on aligning HCSC's community investments with the company's mission of expanding access to care and addressing social determinants of health.1

Responsibilities and Achievements

In her role, Santos oversees HCSC's community support strategy, which includes:

1. Developing and implementing strategic pillars for community investments
2. Overseeing major grant programs
3. Collaborating with local community organizations and partners
4. Addressing social determinants of health through targeted initiatives

Under her leadership, HCSC has been recognized for its community-minded approach, including being named to the Civic 50 by Points of Light for ten consecutive years.3

Impact and Vision

Santos is committed to creating transformative change in communities served by HCSC. She emphasizes the importance of addressing factors beyond traditional healthcare settings, stating, "Health is influenced by so much more than what happens in hospitals and doctor's offices and we're working to create an environment that helps everyone live healthier — physically, mentally and economically".2

Her work has contributed to HCSC's significant community investments, including nearly $10 million in major grant funding in 2024 to support 276 non-profit organizations across five states.2

Professional Recognition

In addition to her role at HCSC, Santos has been recognized for her leadership in the community. In 2022, she was named to Leadership Greater Chicago's prestigious Fellows Program4, further solidifying her position as a leader in corporate social responsibility and community engagement.