Ms. Karla Azcuy assumed the position of Interim Director effective April 16, 2022.
Ms. Karla Azcuy has been the Deputy Director since November 2020. She was also the Interim Director from April – October 2022 during this time.
Ms. Azcuy began her VA career in 2009 at the VISN 20 Network Office as an Administrative Resident in the Graduate Healthcare Administration Training Program (GHAPT). Upon completion, she transitioned to VA Portland HCS and has held multiple roles. Ms. Azcuy began her VA Portland career as a Staffing Human Resources Specialist until 2012. She spent more than five years with the Primary Care Division, serving as the Administrative Officer and then Administrative Director. In July 2017, Ms. Azcuy was appointed the Human Resources Officer. Ms. Azcuy previously served as the Acting Deputy Director in 2018 and late 2020.
Ms. Azcuy is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) and the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). Ms. Azcuy graduated from Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 20 Leadership Development Institute in 2017 and the Health Care Leadership Development Program in 2021. She earned a Master’s in Health Administration from the University of North Florida in 2009 and a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Clemson University in 2004, with a focus in Health Sciences.
