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Denver, Colorado

Serve as President of Results Counts Consulting Group which partners with non-profit organizations and public agencies working in the health and social sectors. Results Count supports mission-driven organizations with leadership and strategy development; policy analysis and advocacy; financial modeling; and evaluation. Subject areas of expertise include public health, Medicaid, the Child Health Plan Plus, insurance reform, behavioral and oral health, and payment reform.

Denver, Co

Led non-profit organization with staff of 90 individuals who provide high quality early childhood education and supportive services targeted to low-income children and their families. Nearly 80% of the population Family Star serves lives below poverty and 40% are experiencing homelessness. Directed expansion of Northwest school that led to 50% increase in capacity. Oversaw two-generational programs and expanded access to food, family stabilization and oral and mental health services. Increased organizational revenue by 50% over three years.

Denver, Co

Led and managed CHI's policy staff and project portfolio to support health and social programs. Partnered with key stakeholders to provide strategy development, policy analyses, and strategic advice. Collaborated with key constituents to develop policy analysis and actionable options. Managed team of researchers, policy analysts and statisticians and ensured that CHI’s research was objective, rigorous and evidence-based. Areas of expertise include health care spending, workforce supply and demand, public and community health, behavioral health, oral health, insurance reform, aging and long term services and supports.

Wellington, New Zealand

Conducted policy analysis on New Zealand's experience with implementing policy reforms to improve primary care access for racial/ethnic minorities and low income populations. Provided policy advice to government and health care leaders on ways to improve primary care access and promote integration between primary care and hospital sectors. Served as expert witness and testified before the Waitangi Tribunal regarding ways to reform the health care sector to achieve objectives of the Treaty of Waitangi.

Denver, Co

Managed in-depth policy research and oversaw analysts providing budgetary and programmatic recommendations in the areas of health care, public health, human services, natural resources, environment and K-12 education. Presented policy and financial options and recommendations to Governor, members of the General Assembly and County Commissioners. Served as member of senior management team, implemented work plan and managed program execution to ensure that goals and objectives of the administration were met.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Served as economist in the Central and Eastern Europe Department within IFC, the private sector arm of the World Bank Group that partners with local investors, private businesses, institutional investors and development banks to mobilize private financing in countries with challenging investment climates. Developed private sector investment projects in Eastern Europe and Central Asia to reduce poverty. Made policy recommendations to maximize local job creation, increase public sector revenue and catalyze additional resources from private and public investors. Conducted local site visits to assess potential projects’ viability, sustainability and economic development impacts. Presented project financing recommendations and development impact analyses to World Bank and IFC Boards.

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government

Master Of Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Economics, Statistics