Respiratory Health Association is pleased to welcome Trisha Rawlings, MPH, MBA, to its Board of Directors. A healthcare strategy and transformation leader with more than 20 years of experience, Rawlings has built a career at the intersection of public health, digital innovation, and enterprise strategy, helping organizations deliver products and programs that improve health outcomes.
“Trisha’s experience in digital health and strategy is a great addition to our Board and will bring a new perspective for how we can continue to evolve and serve all those touched by lung disease,” said Rob Anderson, RHA President and CEO.
Rawlings serves as Head of Digital Market Strategy at The Cigna Group, where she leads strategic initiatives focused on digital innovation, emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and enhancing the healthcare experience. Since joining the company in 2011, she has held leadership roles spanning healthcare strategy, payment integrity, digital transformation, and clinical program innovation. Her work has included navigating complex regulatory changes, securing significant investments in digital health initiatives, and advancing programs designed to improve health outcomes, including the Integrated Diabetes Prevention Program. She began her career in health education and clinical program management with organizations including the American Cancer Society and Fox Chase Cancer Center.
“Respiratory health has been an important part of my personal and professional journey for many years. I began my career working directly with individuals and communities to improve health through education and prevention, and those experiences continue to shape how I approach healthcare innovation today. I’m honored to join Respiratory Health Association’s Board of Directors and contribute to an organization that has spent more than a century advocating for healthier communities. I look forward to bringing my experience in public health, strategy, and innovation to help expand the organization’s impact,” said Rawlings.
Rawlings holds a Master of Public Health from Drexel University, an MBA and a Master’s in Management and Leadership from Webster University, and a Bachelor’s in Health Psychology from Truman State University. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Public Health in Public Health Leadership at the University of Illinois Chicago.
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About Respiratory Health Association
RHA has been a local public health leader in Chicago since 1906. RHA works to prevent lung disease, promote clean air, and help people live better through education, research, and policy change.