Kate Bones has devoted more than 25 years to advancing healthcare quality improvement, partnering with health systems, hospitals, primary care and community organizations to achieve better outcomes for patients and populations. She has extensive experience leading large-scale improvement collaboratives and capability-building programs across diverse healthcare environments and cultural contexts throughout the United States, Australia, South Asia, and beyond.

Originally trained as a social worker, Kate holds a Master of Social Work and began her career working directly with individuals, families, and communities. This foundation continues to influence her approach to improvement today, bringing a strong focus on relationships, human-centered change, collaboration, and understanding healthcare systems through the experiences of those who receive and deliver care.

Currently a Director at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, her work spans a wide range of clinical and operational priorities, including maternal and newborn health, mental health, workforce wellbeing, care coordination, and system-wide quality improvement. She has a particular interest in making improvement science practical and accessible, helping frontline staff and leaders understand and apply complex concepts in ways that resonate with their daily work.