Ilka has 35 years of leadership experience across public, private and community sectors. As CEO of ILKA International Enterprises LLC, she specializes in equipping leaders to maximize their potential, fostering organizational health and driving collective success.   Ilka has spent over 26 years in federal service, working with cabinet secretaries to implement key health care legislation and regulations. She has facilitated strategic planning and leadership retreats for organizations such as the Defense Intelligence Agency and the Agency on Aging.  A bilingual keynote speaker and executive mentor, she has delivered transformational workshops globally. Ilka holds a Master of Public Administration from Baruch College and a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration from SUNY-Utica. She is also certified in emotional mastery and executive mentorship. She previously served as Vice Chair of the Northern Virginia Health Foundation.  Ilka joined the NCCPA Board of Directors as a Public Director at Large in 2025.  She was elected to serve concurrently on the nccPA Health Foundation Board in 2026.