Who has had the greatest impact on your life?
My mother.
What philosophy do you try to live by?
In a world where you can be anything … be kind.
Experience
Kristen Areson has over 20 years of sales and leadership experience in the health care industry and has been with Faulkner Consulting Group since 2019. She currently serves as the Assistant Director of HealthSource RI for Employers, where she manages the overall state contract, which encompasses sales and customer service teams, operations, and technology. Her responsibilities include supervising day-to-day activities, managing broker certification, advocating for improvements to plan offerings, and building relationships with key partners and stakeholders across state agencies. Prior to her current position, Kristen held the role of Sales Lead at HSRI, where she established and managed relationships between HSRI and small businesses, brokers, and industry leaders.
Prior to joining FCG, Kristen had an extensive career in the pharmaceutical industry: From 2007to 2016, she worked as a Senior Diabetes Care Specialist at Novo Nordisk, where she managed key relationships and served as a District Sales Trainer. Prior to that, she held positions as a Territory Manager at Oscient Pharmaceuticals from 2004 to 2007, and as a Territory Manager and Professional Sales Representative at Bayer Pharmaceuticals from 2001 to 2004.Kristen holds a M.S in HealthCare Administration from Salve Regina University, and a B.S. in Dietetics from the University of Rhode Island.