Kara Walsh
About Kara Walsh
Kara Walsh is the Vice President of Strategic Programs at Cleerly and the Founder of Courage Enterprise LLC, with a background in clinical social work and healthcare management.
Vice President Of Strategic Programs at Cleerly
Kara Walsh currently holds the position of Vice President of Strategic Programs at Cleerly. In this role, she leverages her extensive experience in population health management and strategic partnerships to drive innovative health initiatives. Prior to this, she served as the Senior Director of Strategic Programs at Cleerly for 11 months, where she was instrumental in developing and implementing clinical and operational models to improve health outcomes.
Founder of Courage Enterprise LLC
Kara Walsh is the Founder of Courage Enterprise LLC. This initiative allows her to apply her expertise in strategic health management and leadership. With a focus on improving health equity, Courage Enterprise LLC benefits from Walsh’s demonstrated track record in creating successful clinical and operational models. Her strengths-based and empathetic leadership style supports the organization's mission in driving impactful health solutions.
Previous Roles at DaVita
Kara Walsh has held several roles at DaVita in the Greater Denver Area. She served as the Senior Manager of Integrated Kidney Care & National Social Work Team from 2018 to 2019 and as the Manager of Integrated Care Strategic Partnerships from 2016 to 2018. In these positions, she focused on delivering integrated care and fostering strategic partnerships, underpinning her commitment to enhancing patient care and operational efficiencies.
Experience at Sound Physicians
From 2019 to 2021, Kara Walsh was the National Director, Population Health at Sound Physicians. In this capacity, she led population health initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes and managing health care costs on a national scale. Her work involved substantial change management and strategic planning to address health equity and foster innovative approaches in the healthcare sector.
Educational Background
Kara Walsh holds an MSW in Clinical Social Work from Boston University and a BS in Healthcare Management and Policy from Georgetown University. Her educational foundation supports her deep understanding of clinical practices and health policy, informing her strategic approach to healthcare management. These qualifications have been instrumental in her roles across various healthcare organizations, enabling her to drive significant improvements in patient care and operational efficiencies.