Torrie Fields, MPH

Torrie Fields is the founder and CEO of Votive Health, a serious illness management services company, and is serving as Entrepreneur in Residence at Blossom Rock Ventures. She previously led the development and implementation of programs and processes at Blue Shield of California, working to improve the quality of life for people with serious illness, and their families. Ms. Fields worked as the director of palliative care at Cambia Health Solutions and as a consultant for health plans, purchasers, and academic centers evaluating the impact of palliative care on achieving the Triple Aim. Ms. Fields has led the development of highly-successful palliative care initiatives, including benefit design, case management, caregiver support, medical home development, and policy and engagement efforts. In addition, she worked as an actuary and health services researcher for health plans, health delivery systems, and local as well as federal health departments. Ms. Fields holds a master’s degree in public health from the Oregon Master of Public Health Program at Oregon Health and Science University and Portland State University, a certificate in gerontology from Portland Community College, a BS in sociology from Portland State University, and a BA in communication theory from University of California, San Diego.