Karla F.

Karla F. is currently the Lead Data Scientist at AmeriHealth Caritas, a position she has held since June 2023. Prior to this role, she served as a Senior Data Scientist at the same organization from January 2021 to June 2023. Her professional journey also includes significant experience in analytics and algorithm development, having worked as the Head of Analytics & Algorithm Development at Orchestrall, Inc. from November 2015 to January 2021. Additionally, she has a background in clinical research and teaching as a graduate research/teaching assistant at Temple University from August 2011 to May 2016 and as a lead clinical research coordinator at the University of Chicago from June 2009 to July 2011.1

Education

Karla holds a PhD in Brain and Cognitive Sciences with a specialization in Neuroscience from Temple University (2011-2016). She also earned an M.A. in Social Sciences/Psychology from the University of Chicago (2008-2009) and a B.A. in Psychology from Jacobs University Bremen (2002-2005) where her thesis focused on social psychological factors behind leadership.1

Certifications

Karla has several certifications related to healthcare and data science, including:

• Professional, Health Insurance Advanced Studies (PHIAS) from AHIP
• Managed Healthcare Professional (MHP) from AHIP
• Multiple courses on machine learning and predictive modeling through Coursera.1

Language Proficiency

She is proficient in several languages: Romanian (native), German (native), English (bilingual), and has elementary proficiency in French and Spanish.1

Karla F. is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn, reflecting her extensive professional network in the data science and healthcare analytics fields.1