Valerie Donahue

Valerie Donahue has extensive work experience in the healthcare industry, with a focus on business development and account management.

Valerie began their career at New York Life Insurance Company, where they worked as a Senior Account Manager and developed benefit strategies for small and mid-market employers. Valerie also managed relationships with external consultants and recommended benefit adjustments for clients.

Valerie then joined Aetna, where they held multiple roles, including National Account Executive and Director of Account Management. In these positions, they developed and implemented long-term benefit strategies for national and government employers, retained and expanded business valued at $32 million in annual premiums, and achieved high retention and growth rates across various lines of coverage.

Next, Valerie worked at CVS Caremark Corporation as a National Account Executive. Valerie focused on developing prescription drug and disease management benefit strategies for national account employers, building relationships with clinical managers and external consultants, and facilitating utilization reviews.

Valerie then joined RedBrick Health as a Partner Relations Manager and played a crucial role in the success of this start-up disease management and wellness company. Valerie served as an on-site liaison between external partners and internal subject matter experts, integrated operational processes cross-functionally, and ensured seamless experiences for consumers.

Valerie's most recent position is at Carenet Health, where they currently serve as the Business Development Director. Their responsibilities include managing the expansion of Carenet Health's portfolio, negotiating contracts, and maintaining relationships with C-suite and senior executives in healthcare systems.

Throughout their career, Valerie has demonstrated their ability to develop strategic partnerships, manage client relationships, and achieve business growth.

Valerie Donahue attended West Los Angeles College from 1984 to 1986, where they obtained an Associate of Arts degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. Later, from 1987 to 1988, they enrolled in California State University, Los Angeles, focusing on Marketing/Marketing Management, General. No specific degree was mentioned for this period.