Kristen Caldarella, Mha
About Kristen Caldarella, Mha
Kristen Caldarella, MHA, serves as the Practice Innovation Manager at Elation Health since 2022, bringing extensive experience in healthcare management and research. Her previous roles include positions at Embedded Healthcare, the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and Accolade, Inc.
Work at Elation Health
Kristen Caldarella has been serving as the Practice Innovation Manager at Elation Health since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing practice operations and implementing innovative solutions to improve healthcare delivery. Her tenure at Elation Health spans two years, during which she has contributed to various initiatives aimed at optimizing practice management and patient care.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Management
Prior to her current position, Caldarella worked at Embedded Healthcare as Manager of Payment Model Solutions and Product from 2021 to 2022. She also held the role of Senior Associate in the same organization from 2019 to 2021. Her experience includes significant roles at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, where she was a Senior Research Coordinator and a Clinical Research Coordinator, contributing to various research projects and clinical studies.
Educational Background
Kristen Caldarella earned her Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, completing her studies from 2014 to 2016. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Community Health from Brown University, which she obtained between 2008 and 2012. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in healthcare management and innovation.
Early Career and Internships
Caldarella began her career with various internships that provided her with foundational experience in healthcare. She interned at the Rhode Island Department of Health in 2011 and at Gundersen Lutheran in 2012. These early roles allowed her to gain insights into public health and service excellence, shaping her future career in healthcare management.