Renée Zhu
About Renée Zhu
Renée Zhu serves as the Director of Insurance Operations at Alma, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in healthcare and corporate strategy, she specializes in scaling teams and managing revenue cycle operations.
Work at Alma
Renée Zhu has served as the Director of Insurance Operations at Alma since 2019. In this role, she has been responsible for overseeing insurance operations within the organization, focusing on improving the affordability and quality of mental healthcare. Her leadership has contributed to the company's mission of enhancing access to mental health services in the Greater New York City Area.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Before joining Alma, Renée Zhu worked at Huron as a Healthcare Associate from 2017 to 2019. In this position, she gained valuable experience in the healthcare sector. Additionally, she held the role of Project Analyst at Hennepin County Medical Center for four months in 2016. Her early career also includes roles at AIG as a Strategy and M&A Analyst and at Zurich North America as a Healthcare Analyst, both in 2014 and 2015.
Education and Expertise
Renée Zhu holds a Bachelor's Degree from Vanderbilt University, where she studied Public Policy Studies with a focus on Health Policy, Asian Studies, and Corporate Strategy. She also studied at East China Normal University, earning credentials in Chinese Language and Business. Renée possesses certifications in HCM/CRM Cloud implementations and specializes in scaling teams through hypergrowth and managing revenue cycle operations.
Skills in Project and Vendor Management
Renée Zhu has developed expertise in project management and vendor management throughout her career. Her skills in these areas enable her to effectively lead teams and manage operations, particularly in the context of healthcare. This expertise supports her current role at Alma, where she focuses on operational efficiency and strategic initiatives.
Focus on Mental Healthcare Improvement
Renée Zhu is dedicated to improving the affordability and quality of mental healthcare. Her work at Alma reflects this commitment, as she strives to enhance access to mental health services. Her background in corporate strategy and healthcare operations positions her to make significant contributions to this field.