Elizabeth Karson
About Elizabeth Karson
Elizabeth Karson serves as the VP of Strategy & Operations at Ribbon Health, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in law and experience in mergers and acquisitions, she has contributed significantly to enhancing healthcare workflows and referral management.
Work at Ribbon Health
Elizabeth Karson has served as the VP of Strategy & Operations at Ribbon Health since 2020. In this role, she has focused on integrating the company's API data platform into existing healthcare workflows. Her efforts aim to enhance provider directories and improve care navigation. Additionally, she has played a significant role in simplifying referral management, ensuring that users can navigate care efficiently through Ribbon Health's platform. She has also contributed to the development of competitive networks for health plans and digital health solutions.
Previous Experience in Legal and Business Operations
Before joining Ribbon Health, Elizabeth Karson worked at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP as a Mergers and Acquisitions Associate from 2015 to 2017. She began her career in M&A at this firm and also served as a Summer Associate in 2014. Following her tenure at Skadden, she held the position of Principal at Valar Ventures LLC from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she worked at Knotel as the Director of Operations from 2019 to 2020, where she oversaw strategic planning and market expansion.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Karson holds a Doctor of Law (JD) from New York University School of Law. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government from the University of Michigan. Her educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in strategy, operations, and legal practice, particularly in mergers and acquisitions.
Background in Healthcare and Technology
Throughout her career, Elizabeth Karson has focused on the intersection of healthcare and technology. At Ribbon Health, she has been instrumental in enhancing healthcare workflows through technology integration. Her experience in business operations and strategic planning at Knotel and Valar Ventures has further informed her approach to developing competitive networks for health plans and digital health solutions.