Kristen Valdes is an accomplished health care executive with over 20 years of industry experience. She is the Founder and CEO of b.well, the industry’s leading interoperability and digital health platform, and was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Mid-Atlantic Award winner by EY US. She was also recognized as a Top Innovator in Accenture's Global Health Tech Innovation Challenge. Previously, Kristen held leadership roles at United Healthcare and XLHealth, where she played a key role in a $2.4 billion acquisition. Her work is inspired by personal advocacy in healthcare, earning her recognition as a "40 Under 40" innovator and being named one of "Women Transforming Industries" by Accenture. Kristen actively participates on various healthcare boards, including the CARIN Alliance, Health Scholars, and Nest Collaborative. She holds a degree in Business Information Systems from Stevenson University.