Ellen Galardy
About Ellen Galardy
Ellen Galardy serves as the Senior Vice President of Consumer Markets Strategy at Highmark Inc., where she has over a decade of experience. She leads strategic initiatives for Medicare, ACA, and CHIP growth, drawing on her extensive background in consumer markets strategy and product development.
Work at Highmark
Ellen Galardy serves as the Senior Vice President of Consumer Markets Strategy at Highmark Inc. She has held this position since 2010, contributing over a decade of experience in consumer markets strategy. In her role, she leads strategic initiatives aimed at driving growth in Medicare, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Her responsibilities include developing and implementing strategies that enhance the company's presence in the healthcare insurance sector.
Education and Expertise
Ellen Galardy earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Connecticut, where she studied from 2001 to 2004. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Economics at the University of Dayton, studying from 1995 to 1998. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in consumer markets strategy within the healthcare industry.
Background
Before joining Highmark Inc., Ellen Galardy worked at Nationwide Insurance as the Standard Auto Product Development Director from 2005 to 2010. This five-year experience contributed to her understanding of market dynamics and product development, which she later applied in her strategic role at Highmark. Her career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on consumer markets and strategic growth.
Achievements
Ellen Galardy has been instrumental in leading strategic initiatives for growth in key areas such as Medicare, ACA, and CHIP at Highmark Inc. Her leadership in these initiatives has positioned the company to effectively respond to evolving market demands in the healthcare insurance sector. Her ongoing contributions continue to shape the strategic direction of consumer markets at Highmark.