Leslie Gelpi
About Leslie Gelpi
Leslie Gelpi serves as the Vice President of Medicaid Product & Market Development at Highmark Inc., where she focuses on innovation enablement and customer experience strategy. With over 25 years of experience in the health insurance industry, she has held various leadership roles at Highmark and previously worked at Unison Health Plan/AmeriChoice/United Health Care.
Current Role at Highmark
Leslie Gelpi serves as the Vice President of Medicaid Product & Market Development at Highmark Inc. since 2021. In this role, she focuses on innovation enablement and customer experience strategy, contributing to the development of Medicaid products and enhancing market outreach. Her position is based in Pittsburgh, PA, where she has been instrumental in shaping the direction of Medicaid services within the organization.
Previous Experience at Highmark
Leslie Gelpi has held multiple positions at Highmark Inc. prior to her current role. She served as Vice President Finance, Medicaid Markets from 2015 to 2019 and as Vice President Medicaid Business Management from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she was the Director of Finance for HMIG, Finance Shared Services from 2011 to 2013, and held the position of Controller for HMIG from 2009 to 2011. Her extensive tenure at Highmark showcases her deep involvement in financial management and Medicaid operations.
Experience at Unison Health Plan
Before joining Highmark, Leslie Gelpi worked at Unison Health Plan/AmeriChoice/United Health Care as CFO for Pennsylvania and Delaware in 2009 for a period of eight months. She also served as Vice President Finance/Treasurer at the same organization from 1996 to 2009 for thirteen years. This experience contributed to her comprehensive understanding of the health insurance landscape.
Educational Background
Leslie Gelpi studied at Duquesne University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from 1988 to 1992. Her educational foundation includes a focus on Accounting and Pre-Business Law. Additionally, she completed her high school education at St. Paul's Cathedral (now Oakland Catholic) and Bishop Boyle High School, achieving her High School Diploma.
Professional Expertise
Leslie Gelpi possesses over 25 years of experience in the health insurance industry, particularly in Medicaid, Medicare DSNP, and CHIP across multiple states. She has expertise in health insurance accounting and reporting, including GAAP, SAP, and Medicaid/Medicare regulatory requirements. Her skills extend to operational accounting, business architecture, and operations management, covering areas such as cash management, treasury, accounts payable, and facilities management.