About Karmic Health

Deborah Franko, MBA is a healthcare marketing thought leader and founder of Karmic Health Communications, with 25 years of experience guiding payers, providers, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, health technology firms, and start-ups. She partners with executives to navigate digital transformation, post-M&A brand integration, and go-to-market strategy — shaping narratives that build trust, strengthen engagement, and deliver measurable growth. Known for balancing strategic foresight with hands-on execution, Deborah has helped organizations across the healthcare ecosystem achieve lasting impact and market leadership.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS
Minneapolis, Minnesota
M.B.A. in Healthcare, 2008

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Minneapolis, Minnesota
B.A. in Journalism, 2000

Certifications

PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE

• Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) Certification #4135855

FEMA/CENTER FOR DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS

• Healthcare Leadership for Mass Casualty Incidents (2018)

• Integrated Capstone Event (2018)

• Advanced Public Information Officer (2009)