Ris***MPA
Education
Columbia | SIPA MPA, Management & Public Policy Wellesley College BA, History Grade: Cum Laude Activities and societies: House President's Council; College Government: Senator, Chair - Committee for Political and Legislative Awareness (CPLA) Wellesley College
Skills:
SaMD 4 experiences across Athena Consulting and 2 other companies 4 endorsements Software as a Service (SaaS) 5 experiences across Athena Consulting and 3 other companies 2 endorsements
Work Experience:
Capture Manager, Federal Government Elevance Health · Full-time Sep 2023 to Present · 1 yr 2 mos Greater Boston · Hybrid Founding Member, Boston Chapter Chief Jan 2021 to 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo Boston, Massachusetts, United States Chief is a private network focused on connecting and supporting women leaders. Chief | The Private Network for Women Leaders. Chief was founded to drive women forward into positions of power — and keep them there. Founder & Principal Athena Consulting · Self-employed Aug 2008 to Sep 2023 · 15 yrs 2 mos Needham, MA · Remote Senior Vice President, Employer Sales Freespira, Inc. · Full-time Jan 2022 to Apr 2022 · 4 mos Virtual SVP, Employer Strategies - East Market and Global Solutions Happify Health · Full-time Nov 2019 to Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos Greater Boston Area All health breaks loose.
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
No evident employment gaps; career has been continuous from 2008 through 2023 with Athena Consulting, followed by a seamless transition to Elevance Health in 2023. Industry focus remains within health tech/healthcare and public-sector capture, with overlapping leadership and advisory roles that support stability.
Recent short stints (e.g., Freespira 4 months) introduce some volatility, though they occur within a broader health-tech and government-facing trajectory. Overall, roles are aligned around health SaaS, government capture, and leadership—mitigating risk.
Founding and concurrent roles (Athena Consulting, Chief Boston Chapter) show entrepreneurial activity and leadership commitments. While beneficial, concurrent engagements can raise questions about full-time focus in a single employer in the near term.
Education-career alignment is strong: an MPA from Columbia SIPA supports government-focused capture and policy-informed decision making, aligning well with roles in federal government capture and public-sector business development.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Director of Capture, Federal Government95% fit
Direct alignment with current responsibilities and proven federal capture experience in health-related SaaS and payer contexts; strong track record of winning or pursuing large, complex contracts.
Vice President, Federal Solutions Sales92% fit
Leverages healthcare SaaS expertise and executive sales leadership to drive government market penetration and revenue growth.
Senior Director, Public Sector Growth & Partnerships88% fit
History of business development, strategic partnerships, and growth initiatives in public-sector settings complements senior-level leadership.
Director, Government Programs Strategy83% fit
Public administration background (MPA) plus strategic engagement experience in regulated industries supports policy-informed strategy and program alignment.
Head of Government Markets / Business Development79% fit
Senior leadership in government markets with cross-functional collaboration and network-building fits organizations pursuing federal health opportunities.
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