Kari Pfeiffer
About Kari Pfeiffer
Kari Pfeiffer serves as the Chief of Staff at Cohere Health, a position she has held since 2024. She has extensive experience in healthcare management, having previously worked in various leadership roles at UpHealth, EXL Health, and Optum.
Current Role at Cohere Health
Kari Pfeiffer serves as the Chief of Staff at Cohere Health, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various operational functions and supporting the executive team in strategic initiatives. Her experience in leadership positions within the healthcare sector contributes to her effectiveness in this role.
Previous Experience at UpHealth, Inc.
Prior to her current role, Kari Pfeiffer worked at UpHealth, Inc. as Chief of Staff from 2022 to 2023. During her tenure, she focused on enhancing organizational efficiency and facilitating communication across departments, leveraging her extensive background in healthcare management.
Career at EXL Health
Kari Pfeiffer held the position of Vice President - Program Office at EXL Health from 2020 to 2022. In this role, she was involved in managing program initiatives and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals. Her leadership contributed to the development of effective health solutions.
Professional Background at Optum
Kari Pfeiffer has a significant history with Optum, where she held multiple leadership roles. She served as Vice President of Automation, Re-imagination & Transformation from 2019 to 2020, and Vice President of Optum Global Solutions from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she was the Senior Director of Population Health Management from 2011 to 2017, and she began her career at Optum as a Product Operations Manager and Director of Implementation.
Education and Academic Background
Kari Pfeiffer earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from South Dakota State University, where she studied from 1990 to 1994. This academic background provided her with foundational skills in communication and analysis, which have been beneficial throughout her career in healthcare management.