• Advocate on behalf of clients before Congress on health policy issues such as provider workforce challenges, regulatory burden, Medicare and Medicaid, transplant surgery, and artificial intelligence.• Facilitate operations of multiple client coalitions including the coordination of monthly meetings and special events, submitting letters to Congress and U.S. regulatory bodies, and engaging marketing and grassroots strategies.• Directly lobby members of Congress in both the US… Show more • Advocate on behalf of clients before Congress on health policy issues such as provider workforce challenges, regulatory burden, Medicare and Medicaid, transplant surgery, and artificial intelligence.• Facilitate operations of multiple client coalitions including the coordination of monthly meetings and special events, submitting letters to Congress and U.S. regulatory bodies, and engaging marketing and grassroots strategies.• Directly lobby members of Congress in both the US House of Representatives and Senate with a special focus on committees of jurisdiction for health-related bills. Show less

• Tracked and monitored ACS legislative priority issues in all 50 states and the District of Columbia related but not limited to prior authorization, medical liability reform, Medicaid, physician reimbursement, ambulatory surgery centers, out-of-network and surprise billing, and certificate of need laws• Researched and developed state legislative strategies for internal stakeholders such as the ACS Commission on Cancer, Committee on Trauma, and other leadership committees•… Show more • Tracked and monitored ACS legislative priority issues in all 50 states and the District of Columbia related but not limited to prior authorization, medical liability reform, Medicaid, physician reimbursement, ambulatory surgery centers, out-of-network and surprise billing, and certificate of need laws• Researched and developed state legislative strategies for internal stakeholders such as the ACS Commission on Cancer, Committee on Trauma, and other leadership committees• Created and designed educational and promotional collateral such as policy priority fact sheets, newsletter briefs, Bulletin Magazine articles, memos, and website landing pages• Drafted and submitted letters of testimony, action alerts, and public comments on behalf of ACS and ACS State Chapters• Collaborated with ACS State Chapter Leadership to plan and host state lobby days and provide additional advocacy training to members when needed Show less

The Judy Schneider Fellowship is named in gratitude and appreciation for the immense impact Judy Schneider has had on WGR and the thousands of women she has mentored, developed, and trained through her Direct Connect to Congress series, since 1985. This year-round program is aimed at creating the next generation of talented, ethical, savvy, and passionate advocates. Fellows participating in the program have the opportunity to:• Gain a 360-degree professional development experience… Show more The Judy Schneider Fellowship is named in gratitude and appreciation for the immense impact Judy Schneider has had on WGR and the thousands of women she has mentored, developed, and trained through her Direct Connect to Congress series, since 1985. This year-round program is aimed at creating the next generation of talented, ethical, savvy, and passionate advocates. Fellows participating in the program have the opportunity to:• Gain a 360-degree professional development experience • Access to all program benefits, including WGR membership, free registration to all events including Direct Connect to Congress, and exclusive mentorship and coaching opportunities Show less

• Represented MSAA at fundraising, cultivation, and coalition-based meetings and events in the Washington, DC area• Researched, authored and submitted letters of testimony to legislative committees at both the state and federal levels• Oversaw the implementation and management of regional educational programs, including grant writing, program development, evaluations, and reconciliation• Designed, implemented, and monitored the delivery of national and regional MS… Show more • Represented MSAA at fundraising, cultivation, and coalition-based meetings and events in the Washington, DC area• Researched, authored and submitted letters of testimony to legislative committees at both the state and federal levels• Oversaw the implementation and management of regional educational programs, including grant writing, program development, evaluations, and reconciliation• Designed, implemented, and monitored the delivery of national and regional MS educational programming• Cultivated partnerships with current sponsors and major donors to provide educational programming and tools to the MS community Show less

• Oversaw employee wellness and fitness programming across four campuses for a biomedical research institute• Actively managed the medical spend of 4,000+ members participating in the JAX self-insured medical plan with an annual budget of $500k• Facilitated partnerships with over 40 wellness and benefits vendors to deliver high-quality services to employees and their families • Led company-wide initiatives such as biometric screenings, flu clinics, and annual wellness… Show more • Oversaw employee wellness and fitness programming across four campuses for a biomedical research institute• Actively managed the medical spend of 4,000+ members participating in the JAX self-insured medical plan with an annual budget of $500k• Facilitated partnerships with over 40 wellness and benefits vendors to deliver high-quality services to employees and their families • Led company-wide initiatives such as biometric screenings, flu clinics, and annual wellness fairs• Collaborated with both internal and external stakeholders to provide creative solutions to employee health needs Show less

• Managed the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) program including compliance across 45+ designated sites in Upstate New York as well as participant engagement• Maintained compliance with participating sites including applying and recertifying site applications• Partnered with Talent Acquisition to attract potential National Health Service Corps (NHSC) participants throughout the year during enrollment cycles• Obtained grant funding as it pertained to Federally… Show more • Managed the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) program including compliance across 45+ designated sites in Upstate New York as well as participant engagement• Maintained compliance with participating sites including applying and recertifying site applications• Partnered with Talent Acquisition to attract potential National Health Service Corps (NHSC) participants throughout the year during enrollment cycles• Obtained grant funding as it pertained to Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), NHSC designated sites, and medically underserved populations including a $600,000 grant to implement a medication adherence program Show less

• Designed a competitive post-graduate Administrative Fellowship Program that accomplished a key performance indicator of 2:1 return on investment• Completed a comprehensive system-wide assessment of perioperative services analyzing throughput metrics, staffing, governance structures, and policies• Assessed the current state of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Rochester General Hospital to evaluate compliance with the Level II New York State regulations• Developed a… Show more • Designed a competitive post-graduate Administrative Fellowship Program that accomplished a key performance indicator of 2:1 return on investment• Completed a comprehensive system-wide assessment of perioperative services analyzing throughput metrics, staffing, governance structures, and policies• Assessed the current state of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Rochester General Hospital to evaluate compliance with the Level II New York State regulations• Developed a business case to gain support for the design and implementation of a Cancer Survivorship Clinic under the Lipson Cancer Institute• Participated in a paid-time-off (PTO) audit between two online HR platforms across four affiliated hospitals and 15,000 + employees• Acted as an HR analyst to maintain daily functions of the HRIS platform Workday• Researched and provided reports to senior-level leadership that explored outsourcing opportunities, acquisitions, and mergers Show less

• Directed and led wellness programming for 21,000+ students, faculty, and staff with measured health outcomes• Designed a wellness satellite program called the Health Hut that rotated biweekly at multiple locations on campus• Co-advised a highly active student organization of more than fifty peer educators• Delivered wellness presentations to both students and staff for up to 250 people in attendance• Coordinated and led Blood Drives each semester in partnership… Show more • Directed and led wellness programming for 21,000+ students, faculty, and staff with measured health outcomes• Designed a wellness satellite program called the Health Hut that rotated biweekly at multiple locations on campus• Co-advised a highly active student organization of more than fifty peer educators• Delivered wellness presentations to both students and staff for up to 250 people in attendance• Coordinated and led Blood Drives each semester in partnership with the American Red Cross Show less

• Facilitated a partnership between Starbucks Coffee Company and the National Capital Area chapter of the March of Dimes to provide volunteers from over 100 Starbucks locations in the DC area for the March for Babies walk-a-thon as well as coffee for 300 walkers• Coordinated a congressional briefing on vaccination schedules with an outstanding attendance of 86 hill staffers and coalition members while the House was in recess• Directly partnered with March of Dimes' 51 state… Show more • Facilitated a partnership between Starbucks Coffee Company and the National Capital Area chapter of the March of Dimes to provide volunteers from over 100 Starbucks locations in the DC area for the March for Babies walk-a-thon as well as coffee for 300 walkers• Coordinated a congressional briefing on vaccination schedules with an outstanding attendance of 86 hill staffers and coalition members while the House was in recess• Directly partnered with March of Dimes' 51 state chapters on priorities for state legislative action, such as newborn screening program improvements, the opioid epidemic, and health care reform implementation Show less

• Organized and implemented over 40 health education programs per year• Coordinated reservations, communication, and volunteers with other campus departments • Acted as Chief Editor for two bi-weekly wellness blogs targeted towards students & faculty• Directly worked with University Marketing to manage all communication strategies for programming