David Mario Pedra
About David Mario Pedra
David Mario Pedra serves as the Senior Director of Strategy and Innovation at Carelon, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in healthcare strategy, having held various leadership roles in organizations such as Incendium Strategies, 17a, and CoverME.gov.
Work at Carelon
David Mario Pedra currently holds the position of Senior Director, Strategy and Innovation at Carelon. He has been with the organization since 2023, contributing to strategic initiatives and innovation efforts in the healthcare sector. His role involves overseeing projects that aim to enhance healthcare access and affordability.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, David worked at 17a as Principal - Healthcare from 2020 to 2023. He also served as Chief Operating Officer at CoverME.gov from 2021 to 2022. His experience includes roles in network strategy and business development at TrialSpark and business development at StartUp Health. He was a founding partner at Incendium Strategies for 10 months in 2016.
Education and Expertise
David holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, where he studied Healthcare Entrepreneurship from 2013 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Villanova University from 2004 to 2008. His educational background supports his expertise in healthcare strategy and innovation.
Background in Healthcare
David has extensive experience in the healthcare sector, managing projects across government and public healthcare systems, payors, and digital health. He has a proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and implementation processes, demonstrating his commitment to improving healthcare access and affordability.
Leadership and Mentorship Roles
David has held leadership and mentorship positions throughout his career. He served as a mentor at First Round Fast Track from 2018 to 2019 and was a Program Director for Teach For America in the Mid Atlantic Region from 2010 to 2011. These roles reflect his dedication to guiding others in the healthcare and education sectors.