Karounka A. Keita is a healthcare provider, investor, and business owner. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, his parents both immigrated to the United States to raise a family and purse their version of the American Dream. Karounka Keita’s leadership has been demonstrated through years of education, career growth, and civic improvement. He is dedicated and committed to upholding his family values while improving Arizona. Keita continues to focus on the betterment of Arizona’s citizens by providing opportunities for those willing to work towards accomplishing their dreams. He vows to encourage the basics for human dignity and uphold the vision of our nation’s forefathers.
About Karounka
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The people of Arizona need action and I am the one to get it done.
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His passion for science and community outreach started at Independence High School, where Karounka, or as teacher’s would later call him Kei, honed in on his talents to discover new ways to make a positive impact on the world. As a youth leader volunteer at Desert West Community Center, Karounka began his commitment to the needs of young people and continues his desire to see our youth appropriately resourced and supported for them to develop to their full potential.
After high school graduation, Karounka attended Estrella Mountain Community College. He graduated, with distinction, with an Associate degree in General Studies/Arts and transferred to Arizona State University to further his education.
While attending Arizona State University, Karounka became a resident advisor and kept true to his commitment and belief of promoting a positive community experience; with inclusion and leadership at the forefront. In this role, he also became involved in many different student-led organizations that provided open forums and opportunities for social advancement throughout the community. Karounka lead as a role model, offering guidance to individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Students valued his approachable nature and viewed him as an asset as he helped them navigate through college life.
After receiving his Bachelor’s degree in (B.S.) in Life Sciences, Karounka went on to attend Midwestern University in Glendale to obtain his Master’s degree in (M.S.) Cardiovascular Science-Perfusion and a second Masters in Healthcare Administration (M.H.A) from Drexel University in Philadelphia. Outside of class, Karounka dedicated his free time towards politics in Arizona, researching and evaluating community needs in the various cities, to better understand and identify areas where improvement could best be applied and accomplished.
As a Director of Cardiovascular Science, Karounka has been extremely active in the healthcare sector. From having a seat on the board of physicians within his discipline, to engaging with small community healthcare facilities, as well as large hospital systems; there always seems to be an inward desire to accomplish more for others through his hard work. Taking his motivation another step forward, he pursued a second Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration (M.H.A). He felt this additional accomplishment would best position him to create major changes in the healthcare sector and ensure increased access to individuals that require resources and help throughout the state of Arizona. Karounka utilizes his medical and administration skills to provide services not only to State institutions, but also at Military hospital’s caring for our veterans and troops.