Rebecca Granger Email & Phone Number

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Responsible for administering and providing leadership to Wisconsin's programs serving children with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and mental health needs, as well as children enrolled in Medicaid specialty needs programs. I provide leadership and oversight of staff administering the Birth to 3 Program, Children's Long-Term Support Waiver, the Children's Community Options Program, Katie Beckett Medicaid, Children with Medical Complexity Program, Care4Kids Foster Care… Show more Responsible for administering and providing leadership to Wisconsin's programs serving children with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and mental health needs, as well as children enrolled in Medicaid specialty needs programs. I provide leadership and oversight of staff administering the Birth to 3 Program, Children's Long-Term Support Waiver, the Children's Community Options Program, Katie Beckett Medicaid, Children with Medical Complexity Program, Care4Kids Foster Care Medical Home, and Medicaid behavioral health home programs supporting children. I focus on internal operations, including oversight of day to day Bureau operations, liaising with Bureau sub-contracted organizations, contract administration, and coordination, planning and administering programs serving children with disabilities. Show less

As a program and policy analyst specializing in Medicaid HMO policy, I am the initial point of contact for most questions from or regarding the HMO. I monitor HMO performance including: certification, quality, reports, expansions, marketing/outreach, key issues, and initiatives.I serve as the Medicaid Division's Foster Care Medical Home program lead. This includes facilitation of workgroups/meetings, development of policy, creating program documentation, and maintaining the Foster Care… Show more As a program and policy analyst specializing in Medicaid HMO policy, I am the initial point of contact for most questions from or regarding the HMO. I monitor HMO performance including: certification, quality, reports, expansions, marketing/outreach, key issues, and initiatives.I serve as the Medicaid Division's Foster Care Medical Home program lead. This includes facilitation of workgroups/meetings, development of policy, creating program documentation, and maintaining the Foster Care Medical Home workplan.I am the Social Determinants of Health workgroup co-lead for the Medicaid Division's Complex Care Initiative, the program evaluation and quality workgoup lead for the Medicaid Division's Special Needs Program for Children with Medical Complexity, and serve on the Advisory Committee for the Wisconsin Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Medical Home Systems Integration Project.I am also an Executive Committee member for the Wisconsin Asthma Coalition. Show less

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Researched and wrote an obesity prevention and intervention policy approved by Society Council and Board of Directors. Aided the Wisconsin Obesity Prevention Network with statewide strategy to address childhood obesity in the healthcare setting. Presented policy priorities and resolutions at Society Council meetings and facilitated discussions by Council members. Compiled research for Society policy positions including raw milk, advance care planning, gun safety and mental health parity… Show more Researched and wrote an obesity prevention and intervention policy approved by Society Council and Board of Directors. Aided the Wisconsin Obesity Prevention Network with statewide strategy to address childhood obesity in the healthcare setting. Presented policy priorities and resolutions at Society Council meetings and facilitated discussions by Council members. Compiled research for Society policy positions including raw milk, advance care planning, gun safety and mental health parity. Responded to physician members' requests by conducting policy research. Show less

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Supervised single women and family shelter clients, including the intake process. Provided referrals, advocacy and crisis management as necessary. Maintained client records in accordance with the Homeless Management Information System

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Conducted policy research regarding health care reform and Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act. Assisted in drafting e-mail narratives about important health policy issues including health reform and cancer research. Co-coordinated volunteer and candidate outreach efforts for the Senate election program "Cancer Votes, Wisconsin"

Lesotho

As a Peace Corps Volunteer I served with the Catholic Relief Services, Mountain Orphans & Vulnerable Children Empowerment Project in a rural region of Lesotho. Awarded a $5,000 PEPFAR grant empowering students to design and paint HIV prevention message murals in 20 classrooms at 10 rural primary and secondary schools. Awarded a $4,000 Peace Corps grant to develop a women’s poultry cooperative with 20 widows and caregivers of orphans living in a rural community. Facilitated book… Show more As a Peace Corps Volunteer I served with the Catholic Relief Services, Mountain Orphans & Vulnerable Children Empowerment Project in a rural region of Lesotho. Awarded a $5,000 PEPFAR grant empowering students to design and paint HIV prevention message murals in 20 classrooms at 10 rural primary and secondary schools. Awarded a $4,000 Peace Corps grant to develop a women’s poultry cooperative with 20 widows and caregivers of orphans living in a rural community. Facilitated book procurement and library set-up at four local primary and secondary schools. Facilitated youth development activities including: life skills camps/lessons, Anti-AIDS club meetings, tutoring and English club activities.Served on the Volunteer Advisory Committee representing the Qacha’s Nek district.Achieved Intermediate High competency in Sesotho Show less

Boulder, Colorado

- Supervised the Shelter program and its residents, including intake procedures- Maintained a safe and peaceful environment utilizing conflict management skills- Supervised, supported, and acted as a resource for volunteers - Kept accurate resident data in an Access database system and completed required shift paperwork

Commerce City, Colorado

- Conducted intake, screening and lease-up activities for families applying to the supportive housing program- Developed a case plan focused on self-sufficiency with each adult family member- Provided referrals, advocacy and crisis management as necessary- Maintained client & program files in accordance with HUD, program granter, and ACCESS

Longmont, Colorado

- On-the-job trained Medical Assistant- Maintained and expanded the early literacy program Reach Out and Read- Was responsible for the enrollment of Medicare eligible patients in the Medicare Part D Plan- Directed the American Cancer Society sponsored employee wellness program, Active for Life

Madison, Wisconsin Area

- Designed and directed the redevelopment of OJA and SAC websites- Assisted the Executive Director in research projects and presentations- Maintained the Uniform Crime Reporting database

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa

Activities and Societies: La Follette School Student Association, Social Coordinator Relevant coursework includes: The Policymaking.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Activities and Societies: Varsity Cross County, Varsity Track & Field, College Democrats