Driven by a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt, "You must do the things you think you cannot do," Michealle founded Atromitos to help partners do what they think they cannot. In her role as President, Michealle oversees strategy, planning, and policy work for its partners and the day-to-day operations of Atromitos. The words used most often to describe her are, "She gets things done." Michealle takes years of U.S. health law and policy experience and puts it to work for partners who are trying to succeed during this time of dramatic transformation within the US health care system. Michealle fully understands the intricate process of turning policy into law and understands the need to balance competing forces in order to succeed. Michealle has honed her ability to think strategically and creatively in her prior roles and she brings these skills to all of Atromitos' partners.

College of Health and Human Services, School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, Masters in Healthcare Administration (MHA) program. Course: Legal and Ethical Issues for Healthcare Professionals

Responsible for planning, directing, and assuring achievement of Emtiro Health’s strategic and long-range goals, including leading and coordinating Emtiro Health’s efforts to develop new business and strategic partnerships that support growth of the company. Also responsible for leading Emtiro Health’s marketing and public relation efforts, as well as market research and understanding.

Provided a range of services including health policy development and analysis, system development and restructuring, stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning and technical assistance to a broad spectrum of public and private sector clients including state Medicaid programs, Medicaid and Medicare managed care organizations, and health care providers. Projects included: • Work in conjunction with project director as project manager for a state developing an All Payer Model Agreement with CMS, including developing the project work plan, deliverables calendar, meeting agendas, participate in regular meetings with state project leads, assure timely completion and delivery of deliverables, provide stakeholder engagement strategic advice, develop terms and conditions for Agreement with CMS.• Serve as project manager for comprehensive analysis of 24 state led cost containment initiatives, conducted research on initiatives in Arkansas, Connecticut, North Carolina, and Washington, assembled PowerPoint presentation for all initiatives analyzed, led a two day webinar presenting key findings from research and reviewed the models from select states, and provide ongoing monthly tracking of developments in key states. • Develop policies and procedures for state-owned inpatient psychiatric facilities, including a thorough compliance review with Joint Commission accreditation standards and federal and state statutory and regulatory requirements. • Developed a white paper, including case studies, of innovative state models to deliver CDC-funded HIV prevention care and services.• Conduct market analyses, including identification of risk and opportunity, for clients seeking to acquire new businesses and/or expand into new lines of business.

Was responsible for the development and management of the Local Guardians vision to support home care providers, with best practice systems, methodologies and tools representing the latest technology and strongest governance practice. Oversaw development of the Local Guardians Quality Management System (QMS), processes, procedures, and policies Developed Local Guardians consumer handbook, consumer-directed services agreement, and care plan

Provided a range of services including health policy development and analysis, system development and restructuring, stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning and technical assistance to a broad spectrum of public and private sector clients including state Medicaid programs, Medicaid and Medicare managed care organizations, and health care providers. Projects included: • Assisted a Medicaid managed care organization in the development of its program to provide managed care to foster and adoption support children, including developing an integrated model of care designed to meet the needs of foster care and adoption support children, managed a virtual team of twelve, and provided project management to client • Provided strategic guidance and technical assistance to a Medicaid managed care organization designing value-based payment models, including episode of care payments and gainsharing payments.• Provided strategic guidance and technical assistance to Medicaid and Medicare managed care organizations on their model of care for complex populations, including ensuring delivery of patient-centered care. • Provided strategic guidance and technical assistance to Medicaid and Medicare managed care organizations in conducting meaningful stakeholder engagement, including beneficiary governance structures, for dual eligible integration demonstrations and Medicaid Health Homes. • Conducted comprehensive stakeholder engagement activities on behalf of a state Medicaid program examining Medicaid managed and coordinated care models, including creating a stakeholder matrix, conducting public forums, key stakeholder interviews, and electronic surveys for providers and beneficiaries. • Wrote white papers and policy papers on a range of issues including best practices in super-utilizer programs and a stakeholder engagement guide for 7 states developing comprehensive strategic plans that will improve the systems of care for super-utilizers.

- Provided substantive analysis underpinning Medicare, Delivery System and Payment Reform, and Health Care Cost Containment. - Prepared written materials, including media reports, technical analysis of policies and legislation, comments on policies and regulations for submission to federal agencies, and short pieces in support of legislative advocacy.- Worked with Government Affairs, Communications, and Field departments to develop strategies, activities, and reports that promote the goals of the organization. - Followed developments and emerging issues at both the state and federal levels, provide organizational guidance about the impact of such developments, prepare written materials, and provided substantive technical assistance and strategic guidance to state and national health care advocates in conjunction with other members of the Families USA staff.

- Formulate legislative initiatives for Health and Social Security issue areas by devising a legislative plan; drafting the plan into legislative form; planning, coordinating and scheduling introduction of legislation in the House (or offering it on an appropriate vehicle if it is in an amendment); gathering support for a bill or amendment from other Members, as well as appropriate interest groups; working with committees on legislation; coordinating legislative support to get the bill passed in the House.- Track legislation and other developments in Health and Social Security issue areas and brief the Congressman for floor work, committee work, work in the district, and outside House-related activities;- Monitor legislative developments within committees;- Plan and coordinate co-sponsorship and support of other legislation;- Monitor legislation on the House floor, providing the Congressman with information on each vote;- In conjunction with the Press Secretary and Chief of Staff, write speeches for the Congressman to deliver on the Floor, committee hearings, or other events;- Prepare for and attend committee meetings and hearings - Act as a liaison with committee and agency staffs;- Meet with constituents and interest groups;- In conjunction with the Press Secretary and Chief of Staff, draft press releases in issue areas and provide background on media inquiries;- Answer constituent letters and help constituents on federal matters

Legal Department Responsibilities:Represent MRC clients (Medicare beneficiaries) in Medicare appeals at all appeal levelsResearch and participate in any litigation opportunities that evolve from the Client Services and Policy Departments In conjunction with Deputy General Counsel serve as legal counsel to client services department, researching legal questions and providing legal counselReview Medicare regulations and guidance and provide summaries and explanations to Client Services and partner organizations, such as legal aid organizationsSupervise legal interns, legal fellows, and pro bono attorneysPolicy Department Responsibilities: Research and write a range of documents, including white papers, reports, issue briefs, memoranda, and newsletters on Medicare issuesIn coordination with the Director of Policy and Communications and the policy team, develop legislative and administrative strategies to further the policy initiatives of MRC Monitor congressional and regulatory activity, in order to anticipate legislative or administrative action on Medicare and related issuesDraft letters, testimony, regulatory comments, legislative alerts and updates related to the priority policy issues of MRCRepresent MRC at Congressional and coalition meetings, hearings, and conferencesCoordinate and manage grants that involve policy objectives Office management for

Develop and prepare a range of documents, including white papers, reports, issue briefs, and memoranda primarily on the topics of public and private healthcare financing, public health emergency preparedness, and related issues. In coordination with the Director of Government Relations, develop implementation strategies and lobby to support APHA positions on public and private healthcare financing, public health emergency preparedness, as well as other public health issues impacting APHA policy prioritiesMonitor congressional and regulatory activity, in order to anticipate legislative action on healthcare finance and public health emergency preparedness and prepare supplemental policy material.Represent APHA at Hill and coalition meetings, hearings, and conferences. Draft letters, testimony, comments, legislative alerts, and updates related to the priority policy issues of the Association. Review amicus briefs for consistency with APHA policy Serve as staff support to the APHA Joint Policy Committee

Issue Areas: Medicare, Medicaid, Education, Housing, Child Support, Health Care/Insurance, Social Security, Special Education, and WelfareActed as liaison between federal, state, and local government agencies and Connecticut residentsAttended meetings with representatives of federal, state, and local government agencies and non-profit organizations to aid in the development of Senator Lieberman's legislative agendaWas responsible for site advance and assisted in organization of events, meetings, etc. for Senator Lieberman Accompanied and/or represented Senator Lieberman at hearings, meetings, and eventsTracked media coverage of Senator Lieberman and Congressional Delegation members