Kate Schlag, Mph, Rd
About Kate Schlag, Mph, Rd
Kate Schlag, MPH, RD, serves as the Director of Clinical Operations at Foodsmart, where she has worked since 2021. She has a strong background in public health and nutrition, with experience in various roles across multiple organizations, including significant contributions to expanding Foodsmart's provider network and launching telehealth services.
Current Role at Foodsmart
Kate Schlag currently serves as the Director of Clinical Operations at Foodsmart, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing clinical operations, which includes managing the provider credentialing program and leading expansion initiatives. Her efforts have significantly increased Foodsmart's national provider network from 5 to 200, ensuring coverage across all 50 states. She actively develops systems and processes for onboarding, training, support, and evaluation of providers, enhancing the overall efficiency of clinical operations.
Previous Experience at Foodsmart
Before her current role, Kate Schlag worked as the Senior Manager of Clinical Operations at Foodsmart from 2019 to 2021. During this time, she contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving patient engagement and retention. She played a key role in launching Foodsmart's first telehealth experience, which involved coordinating the development and implementation of virtual visits and patient communications. Her work in this position laid the groundwork for her current leadership role in clinical operations.
Education and Expertise
Kate Schlag holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Public Health Nutrition from the University of California, Berkeley, which she completed from 2013 to 2015. She also earned a Master's degree in Public Health from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California in 2013. Additionally, she has a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience from the University of Southern California, obtained from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in nutrition and public health, which she applies in her professional roles.
Career Background
Kate Schlag has a diverse career history in clinical operations and nutrition. She began her professional journey as a Dietetic Intern at Oregon Health & Science University from 2015 to 2016. She has held various roles, including Registered Dietitian at UCSF Medical Center and Analyst positions at Munchery and Giant Eagle, Inc. Additionally, she worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at UC Berkeley School of Public Health and as a Graduate Student Instructor at UC Berkeley. Her experience spans multiple organizations and roles, contributing to her expertise in clinical operations and nutrition.
Notable Achievements
Throughout her career, Kate Schlag has implemented several impactful initiatives. She successfully launched Foodsmart's first telehealth experience, which improved patient follow-up rates by tripling engagement through the creation of structured care pathways. She also developed a provider performance analytics dashboard to monitor adherence to clinical protocols, ensuring quality outcomes and patient retention. Her leadership in creating a provider dashboard streamlined administrative processes, reducing prep time by 25%, showcasing her commitment to enhancing clinical efficiency.