DPA, Public Administration-Health Science
Hamline University
New York, New York
Cara McNulty, DPA is a highly regarded, national leader and health scientist whose success in driving population well being outcomes spans the employer, government, payer, provider, start-up and education sectors. As the CEO of Vibrant Emotional Health, she influences the national conversation on breaking the stigma around mental health and improving access to behavioral health care for individuals, families and communities across the country. Driven by a profound sense of purpose, Cara leads Vibrant into a new era of creating meaningful impact for the national mental well being system and those seeking help.
Cara is known for her ability to integrate evidence-based health science into practical business models that drive measurable outcomes. With her expertise in People & Organizational Performance Practices, she enables national and global stakeholders to implement scalable solutions, fostering population-level mental health impact. As a passionate advocate for democratizing mental health care, Cara supports Vibrant’s mission and strategy, helping build a society where emotional wellness is accessible for all.
McNulty’s career trajectory demonstrates her deep commitment to overcoming mental health barriers. Prior to joining Vibrant, Cara served as the President of Behavioral Health and Mental Well-being at CVS Health, North American Leader of Wellbeing for Willis Towers Watson, and lead Population Health and Team Member Wellness at Target. In addition to these roles, Cara has earned national recognition for spearheading Minnesota’s groundbreaking population healthcare legislation—one of the country’s largest health initiative financial investments.
Cara holds a doctorate in public administration from Hamline University, a Master of Science in applied health science from Indiana University, and a Bachelor of Science in community health education from the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
Monday, May 5, 2025
3:15 PM – 3:35 PM ET