Speaker Profile

Kristy LoRusso
Chief Marketing Officer / Kaiser Permanente

Kristy LoRusso is a visionary marketing executive with over 25 years of leadership experience across healthcare, technology, and media. As Chief Marketing Officer at Kaiser Permanente, she leads enterprise-wide brand development, marketing strategy, digital engagement, and consumer insights. Her leadership has been pivotal in driving sustainable growth, expanding access to care, and strengthening community trust—particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ms. LoRusso’s career includes senior roles at Yahoo!, Time Warner, The Walt Disney Company, and Primedia Publishing. Recognized for her ability to lead through transformation, Ms. LoRusso builds high-performing teams and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Connecticut and an Advanced Leadership Certificate from Harvard Business School. She is also a graduate of Deloitte’s Next Generation CMO Academy.
Her industry honors include the Campaign US Female Frontier Award, the Marketers That Matter™ Award for Excellence in Marketing Integration, and the OnConferences Top 10 Marketer Award. A frequent keynote speaker and panelist, Ms. LoRusso continues to shape the future of marketing with purpose, innovation, and impact.