Craig Allan Ahrens

Craig Allan Ahrens serves as the Chief Growth Officer at ShiftMed, where a health system approach has been developed, establishing the company as a leading on-demand workforce partner in healthcare. As Co-Founder and Advisor for the Center for Health Workforce Innovation and Technology, Craig focuses on advancing healthcare workforce strategies. Concurrently, Craig holds positions as Co-Adjunct Faculty for Healthcare Administration at Georgetown University and as an Advisory Board Member for RedBridge Lisbon, contributing to startup ecosystems and knowledge transfer. A mentorship role at UPTEC and advisory positions for Converse Health and Redesign Health address healthcare workforce innovation and generative AI strategies. Craig's previous experience includes key leadership roles at CareRev, successfully driving revenue growth and operational efficiency. Educational credentials include executive programs at Wharton and Harvard, complemented by a dual MHA/MBA from Saint Louis University.