Kristina B.

Kristina B. has extensive work experience in the healthcare industry. Kristina is currently the Director of Physician Relations at Catholic Health since December 2021. Prior to this role, they worked at NYU Langone Health from 2010 to 2021 as the Administrative Director of Business Development, where they focused on market growth and development for The Heart Institute's Cardiovascular service line. From 2010 to 2021, Kristina worked at Winthrop University Hospital as the Administrative Director of Cardiovascular Services, responsible for market share growth and market development of The Heart Institute. At Medtronic Inc, they served as a Senior Clinical Specialist in Neuromodulation from 2009 to 2010, providing support in surgical coverage, market development, troubleshooting, and customer service. From 2007 to 2010, Kristina worked at Medtronic as a Therapy Sales Representative and Senior Clinical Specialist, leading marketing efforts for Long Island South and promoting device therapy for cardiac rhythm disease management. Earlier in their career, they were involved in sales and account management at companies like Bristol Meyers-Squibb and BMS Medical Imaging. Kristina began their career as a Registered Nurse at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center and Stony Brook University Hospital, where they performed non-invasive cardiac testing.

Kristina B. attended Catholic Medical Center School of Nursing from 1988 to 1990, where they obtained their AS, BS, and Post degrees in Nursing. Kristina then pursued a degree in Health Care Administration at Kennedy Western University from 2003 to 2005, earning a BS. In 2012, Kristina received a 200-hour Hatha Yoga Certification from The Long Island Kula Yoga and Wellness Center. Kristina then enrolled at SUNY Empire State College from 2017 to 2019 and completed their Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management, General. Kristina'seducation continued at Liberty University from 2019 to 2022, where they earned their Master of Arts in Executive Leadership from the School of Business.