Andrea Helft, MBA, Ma
About Andrea Helft, MBA, Ma
Andrea Helft, MBA, MA, serves as the Head of Partnerships & Business Development at Brave Care and has extensive experience in healthcare and business development. She holds multiple advisory and leadership roles across various organizations, leveraging her background in public health and business to foster strategic partnerships in the healthcare sector.
Work at Brave Care
Andrea Helft serves as the Head of Partnerships & Business Development at Brave Care, a role she has held since 2023. In this position, she focuses on creating strategic partnerships that enhance access to high-quality medical care for women, particularly those experiencing perimenopause and menopause. Her expertise in the healthcare ecosystem allows her to drive initiatives that align with the organization's mission.
Current Roles and Advisory Positions
In addition to her role at Brave Care, Andrea Helft holds several advisory and leadership positions. She has been an Advisor at Oula since 2023 and serves as a Strategic Advisor at Baraka Impact Finance in Geneva, Switzerland. Additionally, she is a Board Member at Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo, a position she has maintained since 2016.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Andrea Helft has extensive experience in the healthcare sector. She was the Vice President of Provider Partnerships at Tia from 2020 to 2022 and served as the Senior Vice President of Growth at Worksite Labs for a brief period in 2022-2023. Additionally, she held the position of National Director of Strategic Partnerships at One Medical from 2018 to 2020 and worked at Stanford Hospital and Clinics in various roles, including Business Development Manager and Strategic Planning.
Education and Expertise
Andrea Helft's educational background includes an MBA from USC Marshall School of Business, where she studied Finance and Marketing. She also holds a Master of Arts in Public Health from The Johns Hopkins University, focusing on Policy and Program Analysis. Her studies have equipped her with a deep understanding of healthcare access and equity, which she applies in her professional endeavors.
Consulting and Strategic Roles
Prior to her current roles, Andrea Helft worked as a Business Strategy Consultant at AMC Strategies, LLC from 2013 to 2018. Her experience spans venture-backed companies and traditional healthcare organizations, providing her with insights into stakeholder needs. This diverse background supports her ability to drive growth and develop multi-million dollar partnerships in her current positions.