M.Ed, Vice-President of Public Affairs

Karen Gonzalez Pittman is Vice President of Public Affairs for Health Performance Specialists, where she leads strategic communications, government relations, and stakeholder engagement. She also serves as a Florida State Representative, where she champions legislation to advance healthcare quality and patient safety. Karen co-sponsored and advocates for the Emily Adkins Blood Clot Protection Act and the Patient Protection Act—first in the nation laws that strengthen standards of care and protect Floridians from the lifestyle-limiting and deadly effects of blood clots and pulmonary embolism. Her expertise at the intersection of healthcare, policy, and public affairs helps position Health Performance Specialists as a leader in patient-centered innovation and clinical excellence.