Kristen P.
About Kristen P.
Kristen P. is the Director of Alliances at Big Health, a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive experience in health policy and advocacy, having previously worked in various roles at Altarum and Mercer.
Current Role at Big Health
Kristen P. serves as the Director of Alliances at Big Health, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on building and managing strategic partnerships that enhance the company's mission to improve mental health through digital solutions. Her experience in alliance management contributes to the development of collaborative initiatives that align with Big Health's objectives.
Previous Experience at Altarum
Kristen P. has a significant history with Altarum, where she held multiple roles from 2011 to 2016. She began as the Manager of Advocacy Partnerships, where she developed relationships to support advocacy efforts. She then advanced to the Director of Development and Public Affairs, overseeing initiatives that promoted Altarum's mission. Additionally, she worked as a Research/Policy Analyst, contributing to policy analysis and research projects.
Educational Background
Kristen P. earned her Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Policy from The George Washington University, completing her studies from 2006 to 2008. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English from Fairfield University, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in public health and policy.
Early Career Experience
Kristen P. began her career in various roles before transitioning into public health. She worked as an Administrative Coordinator at Boston University for seven months in 2001-2002. Following that, she served as an Associate Account Executive at Willis Re from 2002 to 2005, where she gained experience in account management. Additionally, she worked as a Research Assistant at George Washington University during her graduate studies.
Experience at Mercer
From 2016 to 2021, Kristen P. worked at Mercer as a Senior Associate in Total Health Management. In this role, she focused on health management strategies and initiatives that support organizations in improving employee health outcomes. Her tenure at Mercer further developed her expertise in health management and policy.