Marisa A. Cox
Arlington,USA
Summary
Health policy strategist with a strong background in research and technical writing. Proven track record in leading impactful studies on healthcare law and policy, influencing national standards for access to care. Skilled in developing tailored data solutions for AI and natural language processing, enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
iMerit Scholars
San Jose, USA
05.2026 - Current
- Enriched, annotated, and labeled data to support development of artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and content ecosystems
- Developed tailored solutions to enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Developed tailored solutions to enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
Writing Analyst
Bravens Inc. at GlobalLogic
Chantilly, USA
12.2023 - 01.2026
- Delivered project data promptly while maintaining high quality standards
- Learned new project requirements quickly and met productivity and accuracy targets
- Applied project and stakeholder requirements effectively
- Secured Single Curator status to enhance project oversight and quality.
- Earned Senior Evaluator status by demonstrating advanced evaluation skills and knowledge.
- A Fortune Tech 10 company working in research, artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative tech models, and natural language processing.
Copywriter
Medical Knowledge Group
New York, USA
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Drafted and edited educational materials for pharmaceutical clients to inform medical professionals about new drugs and devices.
- Researched medical topics to produce accurate and informative content.
- Collaborated with design teams to ensure alignment of messaging and visuals.
Technical Writer
MicroHealth, LLC
Vienna, USA
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to finalize deliverables, enhancing accuracy and meeting project requirements
- Delivered technical writing, editing, formatting, and content support for government-funded projects to ensure clarity and compliance
- Achieved favorable adjudication for secret security clearance to support sensitive projects
Senior Policy Writer
Horizontal Integration Inc. at Magnum Multimedia, Inc.
Herndon, USA
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Drafted and edited policy-related web content, blogs, social media, video scripts, and other media for redevelopment and modernization of HHS ASPR website
- Collaborated with subject matter experts and department liaisons to establish content priorities
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather input on policy creation and revisions.
Health Policy Consultant
Quadrant, Inc. at American Nurses Association
Silver Spring, USA
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Drafted policy position statements, federal comment letters, and blogs related to nursing/healthcare issues
- Contributed to a policy brief distributed to ANA members related to the opioid epidemic and the role of nursing
- Collaborated in designing and publishing a trade organization magazine article on optimizing electronic nursing records
- Led development of a streamlined process for assembling, submitting, and tracking over 400 national committee nominations
Research Scientist
Department of Health Policy and Management, The Milken Institute School of Public Health at GW University
Washington, USA
12.2008 - 05.2017
- Led research for a national technical assistance program, designing standing order programs and facilitating workshops in over 26 cities across the United States.
- Drafted grant proposal documents that secured funding for a million-dollar project to develop a comprehensive database of state laws, regulations, and data related to vaccine law and policy.
- Collaborated on peer-reviewed articles shared nationally, including a seminal study on Medicaid immunization services reimbursement, the first to assess health reform's impact on immunization access, and a case study on HPV vaccine mandates for school entry.
Senior Research Associate
Department of Health Policy, GW Medical Center
Washington, USA
12.2006 - 11.2008
- Co-authored report for federal agency on Medicaid coverage of HPV vaccine for adults, prompting industry initiatives to support adoption of all ACIP recommended vaccines across all states and the District of Columbia
- Co-authored report for federal agency on vaccine requirements for Long Term Care (LTC) Facilities, driving national initiatives for uniform vaccination requirements for all staff and residents of LTC Facilities
- Co-published article in national peer reviewed journal addressing myths obstructing HPV vaccination, fostering national dialogue to improve HPV vaccine uptake
Research Associate
Center for Health Services Research and Policy, GW University Medical Center
Washington, USA
06.2002 - 11.2006
- Conducted health policy research to inform vaccine financing projects
- Developed and monitored Institutional Review Board applications to ensure compliance with human subject protection requirements
- Prepared presentations for stakeholder meetings and conferences to effectively communicate research findings
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
Master of Public Health - Health Policy
Master of Arts - Philosophy and Social Policy
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Skills
- Natural language processing
- Data enrichment
- Proposal development
- Policy writing
- Project management
- Report writing
- Attention to detail
- Collaborative teamwork
Websites
Publications
- State Law and Standing Orders for Immunization Services, Stewart, A.M., Lindley, M.C., Cox, M.A., Vaccine, 2015
- Medicaid provider reimbursement policy for adult immunizations, Stewart, A.M., Lindley, M.C., Cox, M.A., Vaccine, 2015
- Vaccination benefits and cost-sharing policy for non-institutionalized adult Medicaid enrollees in the United States, Stewart, A.M., Lindley, M.C., Chang, K.H.M., Cox, M.A., Vaccine, 32, 5, 628-623, 2014
- Community Integration for Students with Disabilities in a Post-Olmstead Environment, Stewart, A., Cox, M., Harvard Health Policy Review, 10, 1, 2009
- HPV Vaccine School Entry Requirements: Confronting the Myths, Misperceptions and Misgivings, Stewart, A., Cox, M., Journal of Health and Biomedical Law, 4, 2, 2008
Timeline
Consultant - iMerit Scholars
05.2026 - Current
Writing Analyst - Bravens Inc. at GlobalLogic
12.2023 - 01.2026
Copywriter - Medical Knowledge Group
06.2022 - 03.2023
Technical Writer - MicroHealth, LLC
12.2021 - 03.2022
Senior Policy Writer - Horizontal Integration Inc. at Magnum Multimedia, Inc.
08.2020 - 07.2021
Health Policy Consultant - Quadrant, Inc. at American Nurses Association
02.2018 - 11.2018
Research Scientist - Department of Health Policy and Management, The Milken Institute School of Public Health at GW University
12.2008 - 05.2017
Senior Research Associate - Department of Health Policy, GW Medical Center
12.2006 - 11.2008
Research Associate - Center for Health Services Research and Policy, GW University Medical Center
06.2002 - 11.2006
GW University School of Business - Master of Science, Project Management
GW University School of Public Health and Health Services - Master of Public Health, Health Policy
GW University Columbian School of Arts and Sciences - Master of Arts, Philosophy and Social Policy
Muhlenberg College - Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy