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Denver, Colorado, United States

Denver, Co

Denver, Co

Working to help Health and Human Services agencies become cloud-enabled and better serve their populations across the US. Specifically:•Promoting cloud data lake and analytics solutions for Medicaid and Public Health agencies across the US to utilize advanced tools such as machine learning and artificial intelligence•Working backwards from customer problems to find cloud solutions with high scalability and availability•Promoting digital services for individual engagement in public health, community health and Medicaid services and programs•Connecting cloud native solutions and partners to Health and Human Services customers, using Amazon’s customer obsession to ensure the right fit

Denver, Co

•Manage multi-client portfolio in Government market ($10M+), including both direct and channel sales, from pre-sales through to operational close out•Manage Public Sector Channel Team, including leadership, resource management, strategic product development, partner relationship management, escalation management and coordination with business development team for operational consideration within individual contracts•Accountable for overseeing Public Sector analytics solutions product design, development and implementation, including requirements gathering, status reporting, risk/issue tracking, release management, and overall project success/strategic vision for each client•Primary escalation for team of project managers/account managers, client project sponsors, lobbyist partners, stakeholders and executive teams•Serve on internal organizational culture committee to provide thought leadership within the organization and improve employee morale

•Contracted with Medicaid agencies across the U.S. for large-system procurement ($100M+) and implementation projects related to the HITECH Act and the Affordable Care Act•Subject matter expert on health care policy reform, including translating federal regulations into technical requirements, developing statewide strategic plans for implementation and large-system procurements•Experience developing strategic planning documents and requests for proposals (RFPs) for state Medicaid agencies utilizing joint application design sessions, facilitated requirements discussions and technical writing•Consulted on RFP evaluation committees, including reviewing submitted proposals, developing evaluation processes that align with state procurement laws and protest risks•Executed relationship-based sales within the HITECH market

Denver, Co

•Project Management contract with the State of Colorado Department of Health Care Policy for projects related to the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program and Medicaid participation in health information exchange•Technical implementation of Medicaid attestation website, including configuration of technical specs, conducting User Acceptance Testing, and participation in weekly strategic planning sessions with senior leadership•Subject matter expert on HITECH Program requirements, including deep understanding of federal requirements for Meaningful Use of EHRs•Development and execution of project management moving physician practices to implementation of health information exchange•Expertise in developing state policy documents, including State Medicaid Health Information Technology Plan, state auditing guidelines, and strategic planning documents•Develop and execute provider communication and outreach plans, including speaking directly with providers and developing materials pertinent to provider understanding of program requirements and policy implications

Denver, Co

•Manage and implement short-term clinical projects in accordance with CLIA and CAP standards•Responsible for analyzing workflow, implementing change management processes, and defining scope of various laboratory projects•Act as a liaison between research staff, physicians, surgeons, and patients for the Colorado University Molecular Correlates Laboratory •Licensed clinical histotechnician for the University of Colorado Cancer Center, University of Colorado Molecular Correlates Laboratory, and the Department of Pathology•Sustain ongoing relationships with project sponsors and senior management throughout project lifecycle

•Primary contact to providers, public and private health insurance plans in Colorado regarding piloting a Children’s Hospital Colorado pediatric BMI registry, including conducting program-related studies on perceived improvement to quality of care for obese children and utilization rates of the registry•Analyzed bottlenecks in the development of policy materials around utilization and HIPAA implications for the Colorado pediatric BMI registry•Extensive experience with needs assessments and community assessments•Advocacy for the expansion of a children’s healthcare network into Wyoming and New Mexico with main issues including teen pregnancy and injury prevention•Experience on task force for the Colorado Health Foundation conducting research on wellness in Aurora and trying to identify access points of wellness for citizens of all demographics and socio-economic status

•Responsible for daily office operations for 45 employees in all departments such as Marketing, Human Resources, A/P, Finance, Buying and Inventory/Replenishment•Develop, manage and execute project plans for new retail store openings•Coordinated corporate events through Vail Resorts, Marriot, etc for senior management teams•Reduced overall supply costs by 5-10% using negotiation techniques

•Assisted injured athletes with rehabilitation programs paperwork, process clarification, and physical therapy•Provided Ultrasound and Electronic Stimulation therapy to athletes

Masters Of Public Health, Health Systems Policy And Management

Activities and Societies: Delta Omega

Bachelor Of Arts, Biology & Managerial Studies

Activities and Societies: •Mortar Board •Delta Kappa Psi Sorority (2004-2007): President, Vice President, Executive Community Service.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Womens Soccer