Health care executive with an extensive track record and passion for expanding access to care, driving health system transformation and advancing equity. Recently appointed as CEO of the Washington Health Benefit Exchange, after serving in the Biden Administration as Regional Director for the US Department of Health and Human Services — serving Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska and 272 federally recognized tribes. Previously:* Served as Policy Director for Public Health — Seattle & King County, and a lead strategist for the region's COVID response. * Advocated for health reform, quality care and quality jobs in previous leadership roles with AARP and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). * Developed a global perspective on health from more than 5 years in the Middle East & SE Asia, most recently with PATH, based in Yangon, Myanmar.
Listed skills include Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Policy, Leadership, and 12 others.