Mission-driven individual with passion for health care delivery and payment reform policy andimplementation. Proven manager with service-leader approach and demonstrated success in planning, developing and directing health policy initiatives as well as implementing policy changes at federal, state, hospital, health plan, and medical group settings. Excellent influence management skills, including track record of effective relationships with stakeholder groups, co-workers, physicians, legislative and health policy leaders and executive branch officials. Exceptional written and oral communication skills with the ability to translate difficult concepts into understandable terms and tailor information to the appropriate audience level.