Sam Stearns

Sam Stearns has an extensive work experience, with their most recent role being Vice President of Payer Solutions at Cohere Health since May 2021. Prior to that, they served as Vice President of Product Strategy at Optum Analytics from August 2017 to April 2021. Before that, Sam held various leadership positions at Verisk Health, starting as Director of Analytics and Consulting in January 2013 and being promoted to Vice President of Analytics and Consulting until August 2017. Sam also worked as a Senior Manager at Monitor Group from June 2010 to January 2013 and as a Software Developer / Consultant at Monitor Group from August 2003 to June 2008. Additionally, Sam served as an Equity Analyst Intern at MFS Investment Management in 2009 and as Technology Director at Inspire Inc. from 2005 to 2007. Overall, Sam has a diverse background in healthcare, strategy consulting, and technology.

Sam Stearns completed their education at multiple prestigious institutions. In 1997, they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Tufts University. Sam further pursued their studies and earned a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Dartmouth College in 2003. Later on, from 2008 to 2010, Sam attended The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth where they excelled and received an MBA with High Distinction.