Kelli Thomas-Drake

Kelli Thomas-Drake has a strong background in healthcare technology and advocacy. Kelli'smost recent experience includes co-founding and serving as the Chief Community Officer at RealTime Clinic, a digital health platform that focuses on capturing patient-reported outcomes in real-time. Prior to that, they founded MyPurpleFolder, a healthcare mobile app that simplifies access to medical records and streamlines healthcare information for users. Kelli was also a Health Transformer for StartUp Health, a company dedicated to supporting and investing in healthcare innovation.

Additionally, Kelli has experience in leadership development and civic engagement. Kelli served as a lead facilitator, mentor, and teacher for IGNITE National, an organization that empowers young women to pursue civic and political leadership. Kelli also served as a Landmark Commissioner for the City of Dallas, making decisions regarding historic preservation in the city.

Throughout their career, Kelli has worked in various roles related to branding, marketing, and public relations. Kelli has served as a branding development specialist and business advisor, managing and enhancing companies' brands. Kelli has also served as a marketing and public relations specialist, designing and executing successful PR campaigns at both local and national levels.

In addition to their professional experience, Kelli has been involved in community advocacy as a board member for the Community Health Advocacy Subcommittee at United Way Worldwide. Kelli has also participated in leadership development programs, including the Leadership Dallas program at the Dallas Regional Chamber.

Overall, Kelli Thomas-Drake has a diverse background in healthcare technology, leadership development, advocacy, and branding/marketing.

Kelli Thomas-Drake completed their undergraduate education at the University of California, Berkeley, from 1997 to 2002. Kelli earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English/Dramatic Arts and a minor in International Affairs & Foreign Relations. In 1999-2000, they also participated in the UC Berkeley Education Abroad Program at the University of Kent.

In 2011, Kelli Thomas-Drake attended the Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business for a short period, where they pursued studies in Entrepreneurship and obtained a Student Achievement Award in Business (SAB).

In terms of additional certifications, Kelli Thomas-Drake obtained the following: Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification from the U.S. Small Business Administration in May 2017, Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) certification from the WBENC in April 2017, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certifications from the DFW Minority Supplier Development Council in June 2016, Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification from the U.S. Small Business Administration in June 2016, and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification from the DFW Minority Supplier Development Council in April 2016.