Sara Adland

Sara Adland is an accomplished healthcare professional with extensive experience in strategy, innovation, and product development. Currently serving as Executive Director and Vice President of Strategy & Innovation at UnitedHealth Group, Sara focuses on new product development in maternal health, provider experience, and partnerships. Prior roles include Managing Director of New Product Development at Optum, where strategic initiatives were centered on corporate strategy and provider experience, and Director of Business Innovation at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, responsible for establishing a new innovation team and expanding organizational capabilities. With a strong foundation in strategic analysis gained from her role as a Senior Consultant at Brigham and Women's Hospital and as a Senior Associate in Government Affairs at Families USA, Sara also has experience in legislative support from her time with the U.S. House of Representatives. Sara holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Haverford College.