Kari Cook

Kari Cook, EMBA, CRCR, is a seasoned Healthcare IT Program Management and Operations Leader specializing in Service Delivery across various healthcare sectors, including Medicaid and Medicare. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Payer Service Delivery at Optum, Kari optimizes project timelines and fosters collaboration with industry partners. Previously, they held leadership roles at GetWellNetwork, Altruista Health, and Simplee, effectively managing operations and enhancing customer success across diverse healthcare implementations. Kari holds an Executive MBA focused on Information Technology and Project Management from the University of Texas at Dallas and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt.