Her Story
About Kelli
Kelli Bravo serves as Vice President of Healthcare and Life Sciences at CoForge. With more than 15 years in the healthcare industry and nearly four years at her current firm, she focuses on healthcare transformation, health equity, member and patient experience, and using AI responsibly and transparently to support safe patient care. She earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in biomedical engineering from the University of New Hampshire in 1988, followed by a master's in Manufacturing Systems Engineering and an MBA from Stanford University in a dual degree program. Bravo maintains professional credentials including Six Sigma and holds memberships in the Women in Healthcare Business Leaders Association and Women applying AI. She volunteers with the University of New Hampshire, Stanford University, and family and healthcare nonprofits. She attributes her success to focus, hard work, surrounding herself with good people and a strong support network, mentoring others, determination, and never giving up. Bravo values honesty, integrity, inclusiveness, and the spirit of collaboration in both her work and personal life.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Kelli
01What do you attribute your success to?
I think it's a combination of things. It's really focused on focus, working hard, surrounding yourself with good people, having a good support network, people you can bounce ideas off of. I also like to mentor other people, which gives back as well. As much as you give to someone else, you gain. Hard work and determination, and never giving up, I think, is really important.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Oh, I think it's also, don't underestimate yourself.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Focusing on your network to really help give you the confidence to grow. And I always tell people to aim high. Don't underestimate themselves. And if you're a hard worker and never give up, you can achieve your goals.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
In healthcare, there are a lot of rules and regulations, and the industry tends to be a slow mover when it comes to adopting new technologies, and so that holds back the ability for change. But now we're seeing an awful lot of opportunity with AI and automation technology. AI is a huge opportunity, the ability to do transformational programs, cloud, and any kind of automation, system automation to make people more efficient, and give them the opportunity to work at the top of their license.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
I really believe in honesty and integrity. Inclusiveness is important to me, and the spirit of collaboration.
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