Carissa Jarrard

Carissa Jarrard serves as the Sr. Director of Clinical Operations for the Department of Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis, a position held since July 2017. Prior to this role, Jarrard was the Director of Practice Development at BJC Medical Group from October 2014 to June 2017, overseeing provider practice development initiatives, including startups and acquisitions. Jarrard's tenure at BJC Medical Group also includes experience as a Regional Manager from October 2006 to 2014, where responsibilities included managing physician practice operations and project management for real estate and construction. Early career experiences include roles as a Sales Associate at Boeker Preneed and an Event Coordinator at Prairie Capital Convention Center. Jarrard holds a Master of Business Administration from Walden University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Robert Morris University - Illinois.