Kristi Slack Leisinger is a healthcare executive with over 30 years of experience driving innovation, digital transformation, and strategic growth. As CEO of Copperleaf Consulting Group, she leads organizations through complex challenges in AI, MedTech, telehealth, and healthcare IT. She has extensive expertise in business development, leadership coaching, and mergers and acquisitions, with a strong track record of guiding startups to successful market entry and expansion. With a background in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology, Kristi has held leadership roles in healthcare sales, technology integration, and consulting. She is passionate about mentoring the next generation of healthcare leaders, supporting startups, and fostering strategic partnerships. Her client-centric approach focuses on delivering tailored solutions that drive operational efficiency and long-term success. Kristi holds an MBA and a Bachelor’s in Health Services Administration from the University of Sioux Falls, along with a Digital Health & Strategy Certification from Columbia University.