Carina Edwards Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000
Travels From:
SLC - Salt Lake City, UT
Primary Topic Category:
Healthcare
Secondary Topic Category:
Leadership and Management
Carina Edwards Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Carina Edwards is the CEO of Kipu Health, a leader in behavioral health technology solutions. She has a strong track record of driving innovation in healthcare through technology, including electronic medical records and revenue cycle management systems. Carina was recognized with the 2025 Stevie Award for Top Tech Executive of the Year. She also serves on several boards, bringing valuable leadership experience to the healthcare sector. Her work focuses on improving care delivery and operational efficiency for behavioral health providers.
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