Christina Mainero

Christina Mainero is a seasoned professional with a strong background in healthcare delivery innovation, design thinking, and disaster/crisis management.

With a rich educational portfolio including an MBA from Yale School of Management, an MPH in Epidemiology, and a BA in Environmental Science and Government, Christina excels at the intersection of health, medicine, design, and innovation.

Her experience spans across various prestigious organizations such as Blue Shield of California, Kaiser Permanente, and Deloitte, where she held roles in strategy, innovation, design thinking, and consultancy.

Christina's expertise in conducting visioning and design thinking workshops for healthcare leaders, along with her involvement with the Field Innovation Team, showcases her commitment to driving impactful change within the industry.

Her FEMA certifications in emergency management further underscore her dedication to disaster preparedness and crisis response.

Passionate about envisioning the future of healthcare through emerging technologies, Christina's interests lie in creating environments that enhance patient experience, workforce capabilities, and overall health outcomes.

As a former mentor, judge, and faculty member at Yale's Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking and Kaiser Permanente, Christina is actively involved in nurturing the next generation of healthcare innovators.

Her extensive research background, including projects at Yale School of Public Health and CDC, reflects her commitment to exploring and solving complex health challenges.

Christina Mainero's diverse skill set, combined with her academic achievements and hands-on experience, positions her as a valuable asset in driving positive change and innovation within healthcare delivery and crisis management.