Joy Lewis Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

o Senior executive with broad oversight for $3M budget to guide key association priorities and functions related to diversity, health equity and inclusion to promote healthy environments. o As a thought leader, change agent, and advocate for diversity, inclusion, and equity in our nation’s health care delivery system, this role contributes to shaping strategy and leads the implementation of initiatives and programs that improve health in America by reducing disparities and promoting just and equitable care throughout our health care delivery system.o Member of the executive management team. Contribute to shaping the association's strategic plan and advocacy agenda.

Chicago, Il, Us

In my role as VP for Strategic Policy Planning, I led the Association's efforts to identify long-term public policy issues, as well as options for solutions, that further the vision and mission of the AHA. This body of work serves to elevate the visibility of the AHA as a thought leader and agent of change around critical issues in health care in America. Provided leadership in working with member workgroups and other stakeholders to inform public dialogue.

Oakland, California, Us

Studied health policy developments; identified analysis, research, and advocacy opportunities. In conjunction with government relations, monitored developments in both federal and state legislative process. Organized and led Institute events, such as policy discussions, and roundtables; wrote blogs, white papers, and issue briefs; sought after speaker on health policy and public policy issues to a wide array of internal and external audiences. Covered a broad range of topics including Medicaid, Telemedicine, Drug Pricing, Prevention and Wellness, Innovations in care delivery, among others.

Oakland, California, Us

Tracked, monitored and analyzed a variety of health policy issues; researched health care delivery systems around the world; developed educational offerings on a wide range of health care topics for international and national health care audiences. Convened expert roundtables and produced publications on topics of interest to policymakers, delivery system leaders, researchers, purchasers, and other stakeholders in the health care industry.

Oakland, California, Us

Managed the daily operations for the California Children's Services Program (CCS) for the Southern CA region. Responsible for hiring, training and development of staff. Established consistent policies and procedures resulting in improved business processes to increase referral, authorization and reimbursement rates.

Provided high quality and cost effective management consulting and analytic support services for broad array of topics related to State programs with particular focus on California Children's Services. Member of the regional accreditation, regulation and licensing team responsible for the oversight of facility and health plan compliance with regulatory agency requirements including The Joint Commission, Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, among others.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Performed psychosocial assessments of patients and families. Served as multi-disciplinary team member to various pediatric sub-specialties and the obstetrics/gynecology service.

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Public Health

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Social Work

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology