Arielle Chalfant serves as the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and Director of Risk Management at Strathmore & Kinghorn, a distinguished division within The Strathmore Group. With over 20 years in the Healthcare and Insurance sectors, Arielle has carved out a prominent role as a licensed Broker, Senior Advisor, and a sought-after Speaker.Arielle graduated summa cum laude from San Diego State University, earning a B.A. with "Distinction" in Psychology, and is a member of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa honor society. She has continued her studies at Harvard University, exploring the psychological, behavioral, and systemic factors influencing Health Outcomes and subsequent Healthcare Utilization.In her role at The Strathmore Group, Arielle is responsible for overseeing comprehensive healthcare and insurance solutions for over 400,000 individuals across California and the broader U.S. She collaborates closely with regional Insurers, global Reinsurers, Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), physician groups, and corporate employers.Arielle enjoys synthesizing complex datasets to generate actionable insights, producing impactful solutions for her clients. Her consulting projects include comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation, strategic benefit planning, healthcare data analytics, provider contracting, and regulatory compliance. Of particular interest are Public Health Policy, Complex Care Models, Health Literacy/Navigation, and Social Determinants of Health on both individual and systemic health outcomes.As a speaker and educator, Arielle shares her expertise with a wide variety of audiences, providing insights into emerging healthcare trends and best practices. She believes that clear, strategic communication is vital for fostering the adoption of successful health policies within organizations and healthcare systems, and that efforts to increase health literacy and advocacy dramatically improve outcomes at the individual level as well.Arielle lives in Southern California with her husband and two young children. She’s an unabashed “hobby collector,” avid traveler, and has an insatiable curiosity about advancements in healthcare, science, and medicine. With a unique blend of experience, insight, and passion, Arielle is truly dedicated to building healthier, more resilient individuals, organizations, and communities.