# Caitlin Zulla

> Caitlin Zulla is CEO and a director of Lumexa Imaging, following leadership roles at Optum Health East and SCA Health. A Princeton graduate and former fencing captain, she earned three All-America selections and helped the women’s team win its first Ivy League title in 1999. Her public leadership comments emphasize teamwork, clear priorities, accountability and listening.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer and Director at Lumexa Imaging
- **Organizations:** Lumexa Imaging, Optum Health East, SCA Health, MedAssets, National Vision Holdings, Inc., One World Surgery
- **Education:** Bachelor of Arts, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Princeton University, Master of Public Health and Health Management, Columbia University, Master of Healthcare Delivery Science, Dartmouth College
- **Known for:** Three-time second-team All-America fencing selection: 1996, 1997 and 1999., Three-time first-team All-Ivy women’s épée selection: 1996, 1997 and 1999., First fencer to receive Princeton’s Otto von Kienbusch Sportswoman of the Year Award.

## Career timeline

- **1999** — Graduated from Princeton; captained the women’s fencing team in its first Ivy League championship season.
- **2001** — Earned a master’s degree at Columbia University.
- **Before 2015** — Held a senior revenue-cycle services operations position at MedAssets.
- **2015** — Joined SCA.
- **2017** — Served as SCA chief administrative officer.
- **2018-2019** — Served as SCA chief financial officer and chief administrative officer.
- **2019-12** — Appointed SCA CEO.
- **2023-03** — Became CEO of Optum Health East.
- **2024-08** — Joined National Vision’s board and compensation committee.
- **2025-01** — Became CEO of US Radiology Specialists, subsequently renamed Lumexa Imaging.
- **2025-12** — Rang Nasdaq’s opening bell for Lumexa Imaging’s market debut.

## Achievements

- Three-time second-team All-America fencing selection: 1996, 1997 and 1999.
- Three-time first-team All-Ivy women’s épée selection: 1996, 1997 and 1999.
- First fencer to receive Princeton’s Otto von Kienbusch Sportswoman of the Year Award.
- Career Princeton dual-meet record of 149 wins and 24 losses.
- Academic All-Ivy selection in 1999.
- Named a Top Woman to Watch in Modern Healthcare’s 2022 recognition program.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Featured in the From Momentum to Scale leadership discussion released September 23.
- **2026-08** — Lumexa’s second-quarter announcement cited four new centers year to date and a ninth system partnership.
- **2026-03** — Discussed Lumexa’s 2025 results; the company reported opening nine new centers during the year.
- **2025-12** — Rang Nasdaq’s opening bell on December 11; Lumexa’s IPO closed December 12.

## Links

- Website: https://www.lumexaimaging.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-zulla

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Last updated: 2026-10-22