Clare Kennedy Purvis, Psy.D.
About Clare Kennedy Purvis, Psy.D.
Clare Kennedy Purvis, Psy.D., is a seasoned professional in digital health, currently serving as the Global Head of Experience at Sanofi and the Founder of WELL for Digital Health. With over a decade of experience, she has held various advisory and leadership roles, focusing on the intersection of health and technology.
Work at WELL
Clare Kennedy Purvis serves as the Founder of WELL, a digital health organization, since its inception in 2017. Under her leadership, WELL has developed the Career Accelerator program aimed at empowering women healthcare professionals by enhancing their business skills and leadership capabilities. The program includes exclusive training and mentorship from industry leaders, as well as a tailored curriculum focused on business and strategy for healthcare startups. Clare has also implemented a free leadership assessment and consultation call as part of the application process for this program.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Clare Kennedy Purvis holds multiple positions in various organizations as of 2023. She is the Global Head of Experience for Digital Healthcare at Sanofi, a Product Advisor at Meeno, a Scientific Advisor at Real, and a Venture Scout at Grishin Robotics. Additionally, she is a member of BeSci.io, focusing on behavioral science in organizations. She has been a Board Member on the Clinical Advisory Board at Brightline since 2021 and continues to contribute to the Stanford Clinical Excellence Research Center as an Affiliated Scholar.
Education and Expertise
Clare Kennedy Purvis earned her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from the PGSP Stanford Consortium. She completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Value-Based Healthcare Design at Stanford University School of Medicine. Additionally, she studied Entrepreneurship at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where she participated in the Accelerate Your Startup Idea program. Her educational background also includes studies in International/Global Studies at The American University in Cairo and a Bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Professional Background
Clare has over a decade of experience in the digital health industry, with a focus on building and scaling companies at the intersection of health and technology. She previously worked as a Clinical Product Lead at Google within the Mental Health Center of Excellence. Her career includes significant roles, such as being an Executive at Headspace and Mindcure. Clare has also consulted for Fortune 100 companies, including Alphabet and Sanofi, leveraging her expertise to drive digital health initiatives.
Achievements in Digital Health
Clare Kennedy Purvis has made notable contributions to the digital health sector, including the development of the WELL's Career Accelerator program, which supports women in healthcare. She joined her first startup immediately after completing her doctorate and was promoted to VP at a multi-billion dollar company within four years. Her extensive experience as a digital health investor and advisor has positioned her as a key figure in the industry, helping to shape the future of healthcare technology.