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Karen Denise Walker

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Director Cardiovascular Services at County of Santa Clara
📍 San Jose, California, United States

Karen is a seasoned Cardiovascular Executive and AI Strategist, serving as the Director of Cardiovascular Services for the County of Santa Clara. She specializes in using AI-enabled models to translate clinical excellence into measurable financial performance. People who have worked with Karen describe her as passionate, dedicated, and innovative.

In addition to her primary role, she is also the President and CEO of two organizations: Cardiology Business Solutions and the Nurse Leadership Academy International.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Director Cardiovascular Services
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
San Jose, California, United States
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AI in Healthcare
Advocates for AI that is trustworthy, integrates into clinical workflows, and provides measurable financial and clinical outcomes, moving beyond the pilot phase.
Clinical Financial Performance
Focuses on helping healthcare executives address post-pandemic profitability challenges by turning high-quality clinical services into sustainable, revenue-generating programs.
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Career

Work history

4-2021
Director Cardiovascular Services
County of Santa Clara
7-2019 - 4-2021
Director, Cardiovascular Services
HCA Healthcare
2-2018
President CEO
Cardiology Business Solutions
2-2018
President CEO
Nurse Leadership Academy International
3-2017 - 2-2018
Administrator, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Department
Rush University Medical Center
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Education
8-2025 - 11-2025
AI in Healthcare
Harvard Medical School
Masters of Science in Nursing
North Park University
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