03/20/2026
We are honored to recognize Coletta C. Barrett, RN, MHA, FAHA, FACHE as one of our 2026 Community Healthcare Champions.
With more than four decades of leadership in health care, Coletta has dedicated her career to advancing mission-driven care, health equity, and advocacy for those most in need. Most recently, she served for 18 years as Vice President of Mission at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, where she helped integrate compassionate, community-centered care into daily practice.
A nationally respected nurse leader and advocate, Coletta has played a pivotal role in shaping health policy, disaster preparedness, population health initiatives, and cardiovascular care—including serving as National Chairman of the American Heart Association and launching the Go Red for Women movement. Her lifelong commitment to service, justice, and access to care has left a lasting impact across Louisiana and beyond.
👉 Join Coletta in supporting affordable, quality healthcare for the community:
https://www.ohcc.org/donate