Kari Kurtz

Kari Kurtz, MHA, is currently the Director of Community Relations at UPMC, where they focus on building positive relationships within the community and supporting the organization's mission through outreach and collaboration. Prior to this role, Kari held various positions including Director of Fund Development and Community Outreach at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital and Director of Community and Employer Relations at UPMC. Kari's career began with roles in marketing and customer service, including experience as a marketing assistant and telemarketer. They earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications and Broadcasting from Lock Haven University and a Master's degree in Health Care Administration from Saint Joseph's University.