Shelby Sims Kirk
About Shelby Sims Kirk
Shelby Sims Kirk serves as the Senior Vice President of Enterprise Growth Strategy at Kindbody, focusing on health plans, national employer accounts, and strategic partnerships. With a background in health services administration and extensive experience in business development, she advocates for comprehensive women's health and family-building benefits.
Current Role at Kindbody
Shelby Sims Kirk currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Enterprise Growth Strategy at Kindbody. In this role, she focuses on health plans, national employer accounts, and strategic partnerships. Since joining in 2023, she has been instrumental in developing strategies that enhance employee benefits related to women's health and family-building. Her work aims to customize benefit designs that address the diverse needs of individuals across various life stages.
Previous Experience at Kindbody
Before her current position, Shelby held multiple roles at Kindbody, including Vice President of Enterprise Growth Channels & National Accounts and Vice President of National Accounts, Employer Strategy. During her tenure from 2021 to 2023, she contributed to the expansion of Kindbody's services and partnerships, focusing on enhancing employer offerings in women's health and fertility benefits.
Professional Background in Healthcare
Shelby has extensive experience in the healthcare sector, having worked at Teladoc Health in various capacities, including AVP Relationship Development and Regional Vice President of Sales. Her tenure at Teladoc from 2017 to 2021 allowed her to develop strong relationships and strategies in the healthcare marketplace. Additionally, she served as Vice President of Business Development at Best Doctors, where she focused on business growth and client relationships.
Education and Expertise
Shelby earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Services Administration from James Madison University, where she studied from 1997 to 2002. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in healthcare management and administration, which she applies in her current and previous roles. Her expertise includes understanding the challenges faced by Chief Human Resource Officers (CHROs) and benefits leaders, allowing her to craft effective strategies that meet organizational needs.
Community Involvement
Outside of her professional commitments, Shelby actively serves at For You Ministries, a non-profit organization. Her involvement in community service reflects her commitment to advocating for whole person care, fertility, family-building, and women's health. She aims to contribute to healthcare change and support initiatives that improve access to essential health services.