Kathryn Rider is the head of benefits at Cigna. Her team is focused on the strategic development and execution of Cigna’s global benefits strategy. Kathryn has been at Cigna for over 10 years.  Her efforts activate Cigna employees and their families to improve their health, well-being and peace of mind with the products and services Cigna sells in the marketplace.

Prior to joining Cigna, Kathryn spent over ten years in the health care delivery system - in various roles designing population health programs for health plans, employers, patient centered medical homes and community based organizations.  Her background is in health promotion and education and she is a certified health educator by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing. Kathryn holds a Bachelor’s of Science in BioBehavioral Health from The Pennsylvania State University and a dual Master’s of Science in Health Administration and Health Education from St. Joseph’s University. 

When she’s not working, Kathryn is actively involved in her local community in the city of Philadelphia. She practices what she preaches by staying active with regular weight training, yoga and running after her two young boys.