Amy Sander Herr, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Vienna, Va, Us

The American Society on Aging is an association of diverse individuals bound by a common goal: to support the commitment and enhance the knowledge and skills of those who seek to improve the quality of life of older adults and their families. The membership of ASA is multidisciplinary and inclusive of professionals who are concerned with the physical, emotional, social, economic and spiritual aspects of aging.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

We are dedicated to lowering healthcare costs to enable seniors to successfully age in place with access to high-quality, affordable health and support services that preserve and protect their dignity, quality of life and independence. Headquartered in San Diego with an office in Washington, D.C., West Health includes the Gary and Mary West Health Institute, a nonprofit medical research organization and the nonprofit, nonpartisan Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center.

Falls Church, Virginia

Direct and manage large federal and state contracts Consulting activities include: analyze state and federal program data; strategic operational support for federal and state agencies; prepare briefing papers, white papers, and comprehensive reports, including 50-state comparisons; qualitative and quantitative research; review challenges and opportunities; identify model programs and share best practices among states; prepare interview protocols and lead interviews; evaluate health plan program readiness through desk review of submitted documents and on-site assessments; develop readiness review criteria; assess quality measures; develop and implement performance improvement projects; training and technical assistance on long term care, quality, and other topics.Project management activities include: identify most appropriate internal staff resources and match to projects; develop clear guidance for junior staff; develop project design plans in collaboration with clients; monitor budget on a monthly basis to ensure project is not ahead or behind projections; finalize reports, presentations, and other deliverables and assure quality; present project findings to clients; facilitate continuous staff development.Support business developmentSecure add-on work for current clients; assess utility of responding to specific opportunities; manage the proposal development process and timelines; work with senior leadership to finalize budget.Hire, supervise, and mentor staffSupervised 20 direct reports (average of 6 at one time). Responsible for staff professional development; matching staff to current projects based on project needs and staff skills; managing billable work flow to ensure that staff have a balanced workload; staff mentorship.Manage Client RelationshipsSupported over 15 contracts with state Medicaid agencies or legislatures and numerous engagements with federal agencies.

Falls Church, Virginia

Falls Church, Virginia

Washington

As a Health Policy Analyst, served as a liaison between state Medicaid Directors and their federal counterparts at CMS on issues relating to both policy and operation of the Medicaid programs. Responsibilities included analyzing and reporting on legislation, regulations, and federal issuances affecting operation/policy of state Medicaid programs and developed policy responses. Coordinated 5 state/federal technical advisory groups.

Washington

As Legislative Assistant and Virginia Projects Director for a Virginia Senator, in charge of managing appropriations requests for 11 appropriations subcommittees. Prior to that role, served as a legislative correspondent (3/99-4/00), representing the Senator’s views to constituents and lobbyists on issues ranging from health care and housing to budget and banking.

Mhs, Health Policy

Government