Kevin Downey

Kevin Downey, APR, currently serves as Director of Internal Communications at Optum since February 2023, following a similar role at Change Healthcare from October 2018 to February 2023. Previously, Downey held the position of Senior Manager of Communications at DaVita Kidney Care from November 2015 to May 2018. Earlier roles include Vice President of Communications and Media Relations at Colorado Hospital Association (March 2014 - November 2015) and Vice President, Public Affairs at the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (December 2004 - March 2014). Downey began their career at The Rossman Group as a Public Relations Account Executive and an intern, and also gained experience as a Public Affairs Intern for the Office of State Senator Art Miller, Jr. Downey earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science with a Pre-Law focus from Michigan State University between 1997 and 2001.