Kristen Blum

Kristen (Siegler) Blum has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Kristen began their career as an Administrative Intern at the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services in 2009. In 2010, they worked as an Administrative Intern at the Putnam County Health Department and as a Front Office Assistant/Project Specialist at Complete Family Medicine. In 2011, Kristen served as a Graduate Assistant at the Iowa City VA Medical Research Foundation, where they managed website design and participated in strategic planning efforts. Kristen continued their graduate assistantship at the VA Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Visual Loss in 2012. That same year, they became an Administrative Intern at Alegent Health Mercy Hospital. Kristen then joined Alegent Creighton Health in 2013 as an Administrative Fellow. In 2014, they began their tenure at CHI Health, where they held various roles including Planning & Innovation Strategist, Clinical Program Coordinator, and currently serves as the Division Director of the CHI Health Transfer Center. Throughout their career, Kristen has demonstrated a strong commitment to healthcare administration and strategic planning.

Kristen (Siegler) Blum completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General from Truman State University between 2007 and 2011. Kristen then pursued a Master's degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management at the University of Iowa from 2011 to 2013.