Charissa Qian
About Charissa Qian
Charissa Qian is the Head of Growth at Pomelo Care, where she has worked since 2023. She has held various positions in healthcare and consulting, including roles at Quartet Health and Simon-Kucher & Partners.
Work at Pomelo
Charissa Qian has been serving as the Head of Growth at Pomelo Care since 2023. In this role, she focuses on driving the company's growth strategies and initiatives within the New York City Metropolitan Area. Her leadership aims to enhance Pomelo Care's market presence and expand its reach in the healthcare sector.
Previous Experience at Quartet Health
Before joining Pomelo Care, Charissa Qian held multiple positions at Quartet Health. She served as the Chief of Staff from 2021 to 2023, and prior to that, she was the AVP of Strategic Partnerships and Acquisitions from 2019 to 2021. Her career at Quartet Health began with a role in Business Development from 2017 to 2018, and she later took on the position of Head of BD Operations for a year in 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Charissa Qian studied at Princeton University, where she earned an A.B. degree with a focus on Anthropology, Global Health, and Health Policy. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in understanding the complexities of healthcare systems and the social determinants of health.
Early Career at NYU Langone Medical Center
Charissa Qian briefly worked at NYU Langone Medical Center in 2012, contributing to the Center for Healthful Behavioral Change for a duration of two months. This early experience in a prominent medical institution helped shape her understanding of health behavior and patient engagement.
Consulting Experience at Simon-Kucher & Partners
From 2014 to 2017, Charissa Qian worked as a Consultant at Simon-Kucher & Partners. In this role, she developed expertise in strategic consulting, focusing on pricing and marketing strategies across various sectors, including healthcare.