Kristi Slack Leisinger
CEO & Founder
Copperleaf Consulting Group
Kristi is a highly accomplished professional in the healthcare industry with a diverse background and strong work ethic. She excels in building relationships, understanding client objectives, and achieving goals through effective listening and strategic thinking. Known for her trustworthiness and professionalism, Kristi establishes lifetime relationships with her clients.
As a strategic thinker, she translates abstract ideas into actionable plans, inspiring and motivating teams to drive growth and efficiency. Her entrepreneurial mindset and senior sales leadership experience have led her to advise and mentor healthcare professionals in accelerators and start-up innovation companies.
Kristi's extensive experience includes roles in medical device/capital sales, pharmaceuticals/biotechnology, business development, regional sales management, healthcare IT, senior care, and medical practice administration. She is skilled in developing strategic messaging across various mediums. Additionally, she served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of South Dakota in Health Sciences and has significant experience working with startup MedTech, digital health IT, and innovative healthcare products/services with global companies.
Educationally, Kristi holds a bachelor’s degree in health services administration and an MBA from the University of Sioux Falls, along with a Digital Health & Strategy Certification from Columbia University. She is pursuing upcoming certifications through Harvard Medical in Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. Kristi is an Advisor/Consultant with ProNexus Advisory firm. Her combination of expertise, dedication, and interpersonal skills makes her a valuable asset in the healthcare and business industries, capable of driving success and fostering lasting relationships.