Where did Kelly Ko go to school?

Kelly Ko studied at University of Utah (PhD, Psychology (Health & Development)); University of Utah (MS, Developmental Psychology); Pepperdine University (BA, Psychology).

Kelly Ko

Investor

Vice President of Technology Ventures and Innovation at Flare Capital Partners

San Diego Metropolitan Area

About

Dr. Kelly Ko is VP of Technology Ventures and Innovation at Banner Health, focused on identifying and integrating technologies, managing investments, and building strategic partnerships. He previously held innovation leadership roles at Sharp HealthCare, West Health Institute, and Oracle/Cerner, and holds an MS and PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Utah.

Experience

Banner HealthVice President, Technology Ventures & Innovationcurrent2025 — presentSan Diego, California, United States
Flare Capital PartnersAI Advisory Councilcurrent2026 — present
EvoNexusBoard Membercurrent2025 — present
San Diego State UniversityZahn Innovation Platform Advisory Board Member2021 — 2026San Diego, California, United States
Privacy AnalyticsExecutive Advisory Board Member2024 — 2025
Sharp HealthCareVice President, Innovation & Strategic Initiatives2023 — 2025San Diego, California, United States
Sharp HealthCareDirector, Data Governance and Interoperability2020 — 2023San Diego, California, United States
West HealthDirector, Clinical Research2018 — 2020San Diego, California, United States
West HealthPrincipal Investigator2016 — 2018Greater San Diego Area
University of San DiegoAdjunct Faculty2018 — 2019San Diego, California, United States
Cerner CorporationManager, Population Health2015 — 2016San Diego, California, United States
Cerner CorporationResearch Client Strategist, Population Health2012 — 2015Los Angeles, California, United States
Cerner CorporationScientist, Life Sciences Consulting2009 — 2012Los Angeles, California, United States

Skills & more

Life Sciences6Healthcare Information Technology11Healthcare27Product Launch1Advisory Boards1PharmaceuticalsHealth EconomicsPatient Reported OutcomesMarket AccessMarket Research9Value PropositionHealthcare Management2

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Strategic ConsultingFocus GroupsData AnalysisSurvey ResearchBiotechnologyPatient SatisfactionAnalyticsPublication PlanningStrategy DevelopmentSPSSSASStrategy

Languages English · Korean

Graduate Certificate Gerontology — University of Utah

From Kelly's professional profile.

Colleagues at Flare Capital Partners

Adam Bruce

Partner, Chief Financial and Chief Operating Officer at Flare Capital Partners

Ally O’Brien

Executive Assistant at Flare Capital Partners

Alyssa Tsenter

Senior Associate at Flare Capital Partners

Amanda DiTrolio

Vice President of Marketing and Platform at Flare Capital Partners

Barry Stein

Vice President, Chief Clinical Innovation Officer and Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Flare Capital Partners

Bill Geary

Executive Partner at Flare Capital Partners

Bob Sheehy

Partner at Flare Capital Partners

Brandon Seibold

Chief Growth Officer and Treasurer at Flare Capital Partners

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kelly Ko?: Dr. Kelly Ko is VP of Technology Ventures and Innovation at Banner Health, focused on identifying and integrating technologies, managing investments, and building strategic partnerships. He previously held innovation leadership roles at Sharp HealthCare, West Health Institute, and Oracle/Cerner, and holds an MS and PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Utah.
Where does Kelly Ko work?: Kelly Ko is Vice President of Technology Ventures and Innovation at Flare Capital Partners.
Where did Kelly Ko go to school?: Kelly Ko studied at University of Utah (PhD, Psychology (Health & Development)); University of Utah (MS, Developmental Psychology); Pepperdine University (BA, Psychology).

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