Cara Livernois
About Cara Livernois
Cara Livernois is a Patient Navigator with a background in health communications and healthcare administration. She has held various roles in the healthcare sector, including positions in genetic testing coordination and customer service, and has a Master's degree from Central Michigan University.
Current Role as Patient Navigator
Currently, Cara Livernois serves as a Patient Navigator at Kindbody, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on providing support and guidance to patients navigating their healthcare journeys. Her responsibilities include assisting with patient scheduling and ensuring a seamless experience for individuals seeking fertility services. This position allows her to leverage her background in health communications and healthcare administration.
Previous Experience at Kindbody
Before her current role, Cara worked at Kindbody as a Preimplantation Genetic Testing Coordinator from 2022 to 2023. In this capacity, she coordinated genetic testing processes, ensuring that patients received the necessary information and support. This experience contributed to her understanding of patient needs in the fertility sector and enhanced her skills in patient communication and care.
Educational Background in Health Administration
Cara Livernois earned her Master's degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from Central Michigan University, studying from 2017 to 2020. This advanced education provided her with a strong foundation in healthcare management principles. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Communications from Grand Valley State University, which she completed from 2011 to 2015. Her academic background supports her professional roles in patient navigation and healthcare coordination.
Diverse Professional Experience
Cara has a varied professional history that includes roles in genetic testing coordination, patient navigation, and communications. She previously worked at Vios Fertility Institute and ConceiveAbilities in similar capacities, focusing on preimplantation genetic testing and egg donor coordination. Her experience also includes positions at Genesis Financial Group, TriMed Media Group, and the American Red Cross, where she developed skills in customer service and administrative support.
Internship and Early Career Development
Cara's early career included internships that provided her with valuable experience in health communications and patient services. She interned at Kaiser Permanente and the American Red Cross in 2015, where she gained insights into healthcare operations and communications. Additionally, her role as a NOW Program Intern at Access of West Michigan in 2014 further developed her understanding of community health initiatives.