Rami Rafeh joined SOUND’s Board of Directors in June 2021. Rafeh has always had a passion for healthcare equity and accessibility, which is why he joined SOUND’s board. He also says he was inspired to join the board to learn more about the importance of and challenges facing SOUND’s client population and to connect with the community it serves. Currently, Rafeh serves as the Vice President of Provider Strategy & Collaboration at Premera Blue Cross, where he spends his time making healthcare simpler and easier for patients. Prior to Premera Blue Cross, he worked for a variety of other healthcare companies, such as Healthfirst and Pfizer.
Rafeh has spent the last decade serving on a variety of boards within the healthcare and start-up space. In addition to SOUND’s board, he has also served on several advisory boards and mentorship programs. He currently sits on the advisory board for Opala Health. Rafeh holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Binghamton University, a master’s in biomedical sciences with a concentration in stem cells from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and a Master of Public Health with concentrations in health policy, management, and health information from Columbia University.
Recently relocated from New York City, Rafeh was happy to trade the hustle and bustle of city life for the greenery of the Pacific Northwest.
