Seasoned Policy Consultant with background in devising and implementing public policies. Strengths lie in analytical thinking, strategic planning, and influential communication skills to drive policy development and legislative advocacy. Noteworthy impact on previous engagements includes influencing policy change through data-driven recommendations and effective stakeholder collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy Consultant, Medicaid Policy & Programs
Aurrera Health Group, LLC
Sacramento
11.2022 - Current
Provide policy, operational, stakeholder engagement, technical assistance, and communications support to the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative transitioning Long-Term Care facilities from a fee-for-service system to a managed care delivery system.
Draft, proofread, and edit a range of written materials, including presentations, policy briefs, blog posts, case studies, reports, and proposals.
Translate complex topics into clear and concise content for clients, stakeholders, and consumers.
Support execution of meetings, policy research, case studies, and stakeholder interviews for the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission’s project on school-based behavioral health.
Provide project management support by developing workplans and meeting agendas and producing meeting notes and next steps for clients to advance program strategies and outreach efforts for stakeholders involved in the Long-Term Care transition for Medicaid and dual eligible populations in California.
Clinical Research Analyst
Perelman School of Medicine
Philadelphia
05.2021 - 11.2022
Managed the asthma health plans of 52 underserved, predominantly publicly insured Philadelphia residents to transform health outcomes through care coordination, education, and physician partnership.
Expanded the research program by enrolling study participants through screening electronic medical records and connecting with patients to determine eligibility.
Performed data collection using REDCap software to gather information on patients’ asthma status and sociodemographic circumstances, such as health coverage, income level, and comorbidities.
Completed an original master’s capstone scientific review on the impact of economic status on asthma health outcomes, with a specific focus on health insurance coverage.
COVID-19 Contact Tracer
Penn Medicine
Philadelphia
06.2020 - 03.2021
Organized and facilitated trauma-informed interviews to concisely communicate time-sensitive information.
Provided oversight of 47-person team to manage and coordinate daily workflow to promote public health safety.
Maintained consistent accuracy, empathy, and professionalism while conducting simultaneous case investigations.
Health Policy Intern
Public Health Foundation of India
Haryana
06.2019 - 08.2019
Analyzed adolescent disease interventions to inform and pilot a diabetes prevention program in 5 local schools.
Conducted interviews with community stakeholders to identify crucial dietary and cultural considerations for trends informing policy and program development.
Collected, examined, and synthesized protected health information and other confidential data for the World Health Organization to assess the capacity for control and prevention of noncommunicable diseases for the National Capital Region.
Steer Grant Research Intern
Perelman School of Medicine
Philadelphia
06.2018 - 08.2018
Nominated by program directors to serve as student coordinator based on achievements in organization and program planning.
Spearheaded a project on lead toxicity in homes to uncover gaps in policy and legal enforcement in West Philadelphia.
Education
Master of Public Health -
Perelman School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Health and Societies (Public Health)