Karis Grounds, MPH
Principal Consultant
San Diego, CA
EXPERTISE
Social Drivers of Health (SDoH)
Data Sharing
Medicaid Transformation
Return on Investment (ROI)/Outcomes Development
Strategic Partnerships & Sustainability
Karis is a dynamic and strategic leader dedicated to advancing person-centered care and health equity. With a public health background and over15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, she has a proven track record in project and program management, partnership development, and team leadership. Her expertise spans across healthcare and social services, with a particular focus on Medicaid transformation and policy.
As a Principal Consultant at Elevation Health Partners, Karis drives equity-focused practice transformation and improvement across social services, healthcare, and government agencies. She offers strategic direction and guidance to organizations committed to enhancing partnerships and collaboration to address health and social challenges. Her leadership extends to quality improvement initiatives, strategic projects, and enhanced care efforts.
Karis has a strong background in community care coordination and system-level transformation, including contributions to community information exchanges both in San Diego and nationwide.
Outside of work, Karis enjoys spending time at the beach, traveling and enjoying moments with her family and dog. As a partner in a Landscape Contractor business, she has a keen interest in plant species, neighborhood walks, and nurturing her house plants.