Carallel COO Pam Walton Named Notable Leader in Health Care Technology

Oct. 27, 2025 (CHICAGO) — Crain’s Chicago Business has selected Carallel COO Pam Walton as one of its Notable Leaders in Healthcare Technology for 2025.

The recognition honors executives who are advancing healthcare through innovation, leadership and impact. Honorees were selected through a peer nomination and editorial review process.

Walton has been instrumental in scaling Carallel’s human-led, technology-enabled caregiver support solutions and driving value for caregivers, clients, and the healthcare system as a whole. Under her guidance, Carallel achieved 114% growth in caregiver reach in just 18 months.

Walton brings a “pay it forward” philosophy to her leadership at Carallel — whether mentoring team members, championing caregiver voices, or sharing her expertise across the broader healthcare ecosystem. She also extends her service mindset beyond Carallel to both young professionals and the community. As a Kellogg School of Business grad, she encourages MBA students to tap into networks and build relationships with alumni. And, she invests her time with her children’s school PTA, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, and the Soltane Foundation Innovation Fund (investing in social enterprises designed to offer fully integrated vocational opportunities for people with intellectual differences.)

“Pam’s leadership is a force multiplier for Carallel’s mission,” said Shara Cohen, CEO of Carallel. “She brings operational excellence and deep compassion to our organization. This recognition underscores her impact on the healthcare ecosystem and the future of caregiving.”

The honor follows a year of momentum for Carallel, which received the 2025 MedTech Breakthrough Award for Patient Engagement Innovation.

About Carallel

Carallel uses personal connection, expert guidance and digital tools to identify and empower caregivers so they can confidently manage the twists and turns of caregiving. Carallel partners with healthcare organizations aiming to achieve better outcomes and employers striving to retain employees and improve life/work balance. The company’s proven, holistic approach to caregiver support resonates with caregivers, earning Carallel an overall Customer Satisfaction Score of 96% and a Net Promoter Score of 80. In 2024, Carallel received the Healthcare Insurance Innovation Award from the MedTech Breakthrough Awards Program. Learn more at www.carallel.com.