Krista Nelson – Biography
Last update: March 7, 2026Executive profile
Krista was Co-Founder and Vice President Strategy at Harken Health, and Product Director, Innovation Resource Group at UnitedHealthcare. Krista Nelson joined UnitedHealth Group in 2017. Krista served as Chief Executive Officer of Community & State and Chief Operating Officer for UnitedHealth Group.
Krista Nelson is currentlyChief Executive Officer at Optum Health - View - Optum Health org chart
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Health at Optum - View - Optum org chart
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Krista Nelson has a Bachelor of Science in Finance from UMN Carlson School of Management and a Master of Business Administration from University of St. Thomas.
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