Joelle Espinosa
Brookfield,WI
Summary
Dynamic civil rights leader with extensive experience at Advocate Health, specializing in high-risk investigations and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in program design and strategic advising, fostering cross-departmental collaboration. Expert in legal risk mitigation and DEI integration, driving impactful policy development and enhancing organizational accountability.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Office of Civil Rights
Advocate Health (formerly Advocate Aurora Health)
06.2017 - Current
- Lead enterprise wide civil rights investigations for Advocate Health, managing high risk, multi-jurisdictional events from intake through resolution.
- Designed and operationalized an investigatory framework scaled to triage and resolve low, moderate, and high acuity civil rights events.
- Serve as the primary internal advisor for the Office of Access and Opportunity during politically sensitive and high risk events, offering real time guidance on legal exposure, ethical standards, and strategy.
- Coordinate investigatory efforts across Legal, Compliance, HR, Risk, and Clinical teams, ensuring a cohesive response.
- Lead enterprise civil rights education on investigative protocol, and obligations, supporting consistent practices across regions.
- Developed key policies and standard operating procedures aligned with federal and state regulations, incorporating risk analysis, documentation protocols, and post-incident learning.
- Regularly liaise with federal and state regulatory bodies, including OCR and State Departments, on investigation findings and corrective measures.
Adjunct Professor of Law, Restorative Justice
Marquette University Law School
09.2014 - 05.2018
- Taught legal courses on restorative justice theory and practice; led experiential learning inside correctional institutions.
- Oversaw mediation programs and community partnerships focused on equity, reconciliation, and behavioral accountability.
- Collaborated with legal and correctional professionals to drive restorative interventions and education programming.
Policy Analyst
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
03.2015 - 06.2017
- Directed the design and implementation of care delivery models as part of a $2.4M federal innovation grant.
- Developed statewide strategies to integrate behavioral health and medical services, producing stakeholder briefings and visual strategy maps.
- Authored policy recommendations and reports utilized by leadership to advance value based care initiatives.
Cardiovascular Technologist
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
06.2001 - 08.2011
- Conducted invasive and non-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures, including catheterizations, pacemaker insertions, and stress testing.
- Mentored new staff and coordinated scheduling to optimize care delivery and resource management.
Education
J.D. - Health Law & Dispute Resolution
Marquette University Law School
Milwaukee, WI05-2014
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05.2011
Skills
Program Design & Implementation
High-Risk & Enterprise Investigations
Regulatory & Civil Rights Compliance (ADA, ACA 1557, Title VI)
Multi-Departmental Incident Coordination
Legal Partnership & Defense Strategy
External Regulatory Liaison
Policy & Protocol Development
Legal Risk Mitigation & Privilege Strategy
Investigative Training & Framework Design
Strategic Advising to Executive Leadership
DEI Integration in Compliance
Timeline
Director, Office of Civil Rights
Advocate Health (formerly Advocate Aurora Health)
06.2017 - Current
Policy Analyst
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
03.2015 - 06.2017
Adjunct Professor of Law, Restorative Justice
Marquette University Law School
09.2014 - 05.2018
Cardiovascular Technologist
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
06.2001 - 08.2011
J.D. - Health Law & Dispute Resolution
Marquette University Law School
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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