Zina D. Cary
Albany,NY
Summary
Seasoned and highly skilled government relations, policy, public affairs and advocacy professional. Dog lover, outdoor enthusiast and huge fan of nice people.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Legislative Affairs
Medical Society Of The State Of New York (MSSNY)
12.2019 - Current
Founder
Cary Collaborative Strategies
06.2012 - 11.2019
- Worked with patient advocacy, and corporate clients, to plan and execute health policy and issue advocacy campaigns in multiple states.
- Clients included Celgene Corporation, Pfizer, Inc., Cancer Support Support Community (CSC) and the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF).
National Director of State Government Affairs
Leukemia And Lymphoma (LLS)
05.2006 - 05.2012
Director of Government Relations (Federal)
National Health Council
04.2004 - 05.2006
Healthcare & Consumer Protection Lobbyist
VPIRG
04.2002 - 04.2004
National Field Organizer
Families USA
09.2000 - 04.2002
Legislative Analyst
NYS Assembly Health Committee Chair
11.1997 - 09.2000
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
Northland College
Ashland, WISkills
- Research and draft bill memos, presentations, fact sheets, Q & A, testimony for public hearings, and other policy materials
- Develop legislative and regulatory policy positions and strategies
- Extensive lobbying experience at the federal and state levels including relevant state and federal state agencies like Departments of Health and Insurance, executive branches, and multiple state legislatures
- Development and maintenance of strategic relationships with external stakeholders including elected officials and staff, staff at relevant state and federal agencies, industry partners, trade associations, specialty societies and patient advocacy organizations
- Organized and directed state and federal lobby days, testified at state legislative hearings, meetings, and other key events organized in multiple states and at the federal level
- Hired and managed multiple state contract lobbying and public relations/affairs firms
- Priority issues have included access to Telehealth services, Prior Authorization & Step Therapy Reform, health professional scope-of-practice, state funding for programs like New York’s Medical Malpractice Insurance Excess program, Doctors Across New York (DANYS), range of Medicaid services, Risk Evaluation & Mitigation Strategies (REMS), implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), parity for out-of-pocket expenses for oral anti-cancer medication vs IV therapies, federal funding for cancer research, Medicaid, Medicare Part D, Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA), Electronic Health Records, among others
- Technology- Highly skilled in modern applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, graphic design programs like Canva and Pik-to-Chart, and social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn
Timeline
Vice President of Legislative Affairs
Medical Society Of The State Of New York (MSSNY)
12.2019 - Current
Founder
Cary Collaborative Strategies
06.2012 - 11.2019
National Director of State Government Affairs
Leukemia And Lymphoma (LLS)
05.2006 - 05.2012
Director of Government Relations (Federal)
National Health Council
04.2004 - 05.2006
Healthcare & Consumer Protection Lobbyist
VPIRG
04.2002 - 04.2004
National Field Organizer
Families USA
09.2000 - 04.2002
Legislative Analyst
NYS Assembly Health Committee Chair
11.1997 - 09.2000
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
Northland College
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