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Professional Summary
I have experience across hospitals, state government, health plans, and start-ups, with roles centered on the innovative use of technology, policy, and care delivery and payment models. I graduated with a BA from Cornell University and an MHSA from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. I'm a DrPH Candidate at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where I will use a mixed methods approach to evaluate the impact of venture capital investments in digital health solutions on health equity.
Skills
Strategy & Operations Medicaid
Health Policy Content & Deck Creation
Network Development Revenue Cycle Management
Government Affairs Customer Success
Sales & Partnerships OKRs & Progress Tracking
Patient Communication & Satisfaction Health Equity
Work Experience
Aug 2023-Dec 2023
Doctoral Fellow @ RockHealth.org
My fellowship focused on uncovering the state of health equity in digital health through a comprehensive literature review on the current state of digital health and its impact on health equity; identification of key theories, frameworks, and best practices related to equitable design frameworks, health equity, and digital health interventions, and; the development of tools for review and evaluation of digital health technology.
2022-Present
VP of Operations @ Sonara Health
Sonara Health is a seed stage, remotely observed dosing solution that supports individuals with OUD succeed with their take home methadone regimen. Responsible for several key functions and processes related to strategy and operations, government affairs, customer success, new client implementation, marketing, and growth/go to market.
2021-2022
Head of Provider Partnerships @ Lyn Health
Lyn is a seed stage, virtual first integrated care model for commercially insured individuals with multiple chronic conditions. As Head of Network Development I oversee provider partnerships and build out several key functions and processes related to central operations.
2018-2021
Director, Strategic and State Government Sales @ Unite Us
Develops go-to-market and sales strategies rooted in public and health policy for the state government audience, and networks that support partnerships among clinical and social service providers. The network facilitates a coordinated system of care, which identifies and addresses the individual's unmet social needs, provides needed wrap around services, improves overall health, and promotes health equity.
2016-2018
Director of Operations @ Ieso Digital Health
Manages the day to day operations for the delivery of online mental health therapy and contract performance. Develops and documents critical processes, workflows, and new client implementation handbook. Monitors contract performance - revenue and patient satisfaction. Managed the vendor selection process for: NCQA Certified CVO, claims clearinghouse, SMS vendor, and workplace recovery.
2014-2016
Network Manager, Primary Care @ Colorado Access
Responsible for provider relations and contracting of a primary care network that met medical home principles, as set forth by the State Medicaid contract. Created provider education materials about the Medicaid program, care management, and quality measures. Oversaw care management delegation contracting and behavioral health integration in 5 pediatric practices. Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with network adequacy, medical home principles, and state contract/Medicaid program requirements and regulations.
2010-2013
Medicaid Policy Specialist @ Colorado Medicaid
Managed the Benefits Collaborative, a stakeholder driven process for ensuring that medical coverage policies are based on the best available clinical evidence and outline the appropriate amount, duration, and scope of Medicaid services. Managed the fee-for-service Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment and Mental Health benefits, which involved provider education and responding to inquires related to claims and reimbursement updates.
Education
2021-2027
Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health
Department of Health Policy & Management, DrPH
2006-2008
University of Michigan, School of Public Health
Department of Health Management & Policy, MHSA
2002-2006
Cornell University
Department of Biology & Society, BA
Interests & Fun Facts
I love frames! My glasses are my best fashion accessories.
I love a great vanilla cupcake with buttercream frosting (rainbow sprinkles are a plus!).
I was a college Track & Field athlete, throwing hammer, shot, and weight. I also love to snowboard.