Now, as Chief Information Officer at Illumina, Carissa is bringing a payer mindset to one of the most promising frontiers in medicine: genomics. With years of experience inside the largest payer in the U.S., she’s uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between innovation and real-world access—translating cutting-edge science into something patients can actually benefit from.
In this episode of Inspiring Women with Laurie McGraw, Carissa talks about what healthcare systems still get wrong about equity, how lived experience shapes bold leadership, and why access needs to be built into the business model from the start.
Check out the full conversation to learn how she’s helping genomics grow up and serve more people along the way.
This episode of Inspiring Women with Laurie McGraw was recorded at the WBL Summit, a leadership, networking, and professional development conference for WBL members that takes place each spring.
WBL is a network of 1500+ senior executive women in healthcare who convene to share ideas, make valuable connections, and solve business challenges. WBL’s mission is to connect and support our members in advancing their careers and impact on our industry.
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