Kristen Barlow
About Kristen Barlow
Kristen Barlow serves as the Vice President of Contracting & Strategy at Carrum Health, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in healthcare consulting and law, with previous roles at notable firms and organizations.
Current Role at Carrum Health
Kristen Barlow serves as the Vice President of Contracting & Strategy at Carrum Health, a position she has held since 2022. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she is responsible for overseeing contracting processes and strategic initiatives within the organization. Her role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the company's service offerings and improve operational efficiencies.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Consulting
Before her current role, Kristen Barlow worked at Carrum Health as the Director of Provider Business Development from 2019 to 2020. In this capacity, she focused on expanding provider partnerships and enhancing business development strategies. Additionally, she served as a Consultant for Dorsey Health Strategies in 2019, where she contributed to healthcare consulting projects for eight months.
Legal Background and Early Career
Kristen Barlow began her career in the legal field as an Associate Attorney at Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. from 2013 to 2014. She later joined The Advisory Board Company, where she worked as a Senior Research Analyst from 2007 to 2010 and as a Senior Consultant from 2014 to 2019. Her legal and analytical skills have informed her subsequent roles in healthcare strategy and contracting.
Education and Qualifications
Kristen Barlow holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and French from Grinnell College. She furthered her education at the University of Minnesota Law School, where she earned her Juris Doctor (JD). Her academic background has provided her with a strong foundation in both legal and strategic aspects of healthcare.