Krista Nelson
Director, Innovation Development, Center for Pediatric Innovation @Children's Mercy
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Innovation Development, Center for Pediatric Innovation @Children's Mercy
Kansas City, MO, US
Lead the development and growth of Children\'s Mercy hospital’s Center for Pediatric Innovation and serve as the convener for innovation throughout the organization. Advance innovation initiatives through the innovation life cycle using a Human Centered Design approach. Serve as an innovation agent setting the direction for new initiatives while collaborating with patients/families and key stakeholders. Enable an innovation mindset at all levels of the organization in alignment with the Hospital’s Strategic Plan and carry out activities that build a culture of innovation.
EDUCATION
The University of Kansas
B.S., Business Administration
ABOUT KRISTA NELSON
Innovation and Business Leader with extensive experience creating and developing consumer-focused solutions, leading product innovation methods, building strategic business partnerships, executing, implementing and marketing new products/services in a retail, digital and healthcare environment. Capable of leading major business and systems initiatives, with a proven track record of success in delivering the right solutions to bring the most value. Prioritizes building relationships, engaging the right people, growing a team and creating a positive work environment.Specialties: Innovation Leadership, Consumer/patient focused solutions, Product development, Software development, Vendor Management, Strategic planning, Human Centered Design, Migration map development, Project/Resource Management, Business process improvement, Front End of Innovation/Lean Startup Principles, National program ownership, Team leadership & growth, Retail / Franchise operations, Relationships, Communications
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