Health advisory firm names director of business development

VENICE — Advocate Health Advisors has named Kelly Roszel director of business development and strategy.

In the newly created role, Roszel is responsible for driving Medicare leads to Advocate Health Advisors call centers and building strategic partner programs that lead to Medicare sales.

Prior to joining Venice-based Advocate Health Advisors, Roszel held leadership roles at publicly traded companies and startups in the San Francisco Bay area, according to a press release. She was director of carrier relations and strategic partnerships at HealthPocket, where she expanded the company’s supply footprint and managed carrier partner programs. Roszel also led partner management at eHealth, where she managed partnership programs for more than 12 years.

“I am excited to welcome Kelly on board with Advocate Health Advisors," says Advocate Health Advisors CEO Darwin Hale in a statement. "I look forward to her helping us build our sales strategy as we continue to guide seniors in their Medicare plan choices." 

Advocate Health Advisors is a veteran-owned national field marketing organization in the Medicare market. The company's agents serve as advisors for those who are Medicare eligible and specialize in helping those turning 65. The company has agents in all 50 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.