Laurie Graig Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Project Manager (2008-2011) Managed multifaceted $2.5 million Community Health Center (CHC) Innovation Mission Project, which effectively applied Lean process improvement strategies to strengthen CHC operational capacity and streamline patient visit process, enabling the centers to reduce wait time, improve productivity and enhance the quality of services provided.• Involved in all phases of project lifecycle, from inception/planning through implementation and close-out; developed effective selection process to assess and determine partners; participated in site visits/needs assessments; developed and monitored project plans and deliverables; analyzed qualitative and quantitative data• Managed project team of researcher, evaluator, site liaison and technical experts• Successfully supported the introduction and application of Lean process improvement tools and techniques to improve CHC operations• Prepared detailed monthly project progress reports and developed presentations to Altarum CEO and Board of Directors• Planned and managed meetings with project stakeholders representing federal agencies, state primary care associations, foundations and research organizationsSenior Writer/Senior Policy Analyst (2006-2008) Contributed to initiatives related to public health emergency preparedness funded by HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality• Coordinated technical assistance under the auspices of the Emergency Systems for Advance Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals project• Managed project on home health care during an influenza pandemic: conducted environmental scan and literature review; recruited expert panel; developed report • Contributed to development of Providing Mass Medical Care with Scarce Resources: A Community Planning Guide used by federal and state emergency preparedness planners

Washington, Dc

Consultant, Research and Information CenterDeveloped, researched, and wrote studies, analytical papers, and articles on issues ranging from comparative health policy, U.S. health care reform, workforce demographics, and aging populations to U.S. retirement policy, Social Security reform, and phased retirement• Provided research to consultants advising clients on health and retirement plan design for public and private sector clients• Three-time recipient of the prestigious company-wide B.E. Wyatt Award for Employee Excellence in Thought Leadership in recognition of research and publications• Selected by Watson Wyatt CEO to write speeches he delivered to external audiences

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Responsible for new business development and project management of USAID and World Bank-funded development projects in Africa and the Middle East. Provided assistance to female small-scale entrepreneurs as part of a short-term assignment in Jordan.

New York, Ny

Worked directly with the National Sales Director of this French multinational corporation’s U.S. operation. Involved in all aspects of the launch of new product line in the U.S.; served as liaison between Paris headquarters, Wisconsin manufacturing operation, and NY marketing office.

Burkina Faso, West Africa

Taught English to high school and elementary school students in this West African nation. Selected among volunteers to help train other teachers.

Ma, Foreign Affairs

Bs, French