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Volunteer with civic, grassroots and political organizations to lead and engage individuals in advocacy for civil rights, human rights, and pro-democracy issues.

Self employed consultant with expertise in long term care reform, grants administration, healthcare policy, home and community based Medicaid waivers. Masters prepared gerontologist with 30 years of experience at the local, county and state level including 5 years as a senior member of the management team at the Illinois Department on Aging. Experience with Balancing Incentive Program, 1915 c and 1115 waivers, implementation of federal waiver regulations, Aging and Disability Resource… Show more Self employed consultant with expertise in long term care reform, grants administration, healthcare policy, home and community based Medicaid waivers. Masters prepared gerontologist with 30 years of experience at the local, county and state level including 5 years as a senior member of the management team at the Illinois Department on Aging. Experience with Balancing Incentive Program, 1915 c and 1115 waivers, implementation of federal waiver regulations, Aging and Disability Resource Centers, and preparation, administration and evaluation of federal grants. Show less

Provides direct oversight for the planning and policy development process that engages state agencies, academic partners, advocacy, providers and other stakeholders to rebalance state spending to emphasize home and community based services for older adults. Initiates and directs research pertinent to utilization and expenditures of the Community Care Program (CCP) and various demonstration projects. Leads the Department’s preparation, operation and oversight of the Medicaid home and… Show more Provides direct oversight for the planning and policy development process that engages state agencies, academic partners, advocacy, providers and other stakeholders to rebalance state spending to emphasize home and community based services for older adults. Initiates and directs research pertinent to utilization and expenditures of the Community Care Program (CCP) and various demonstration projects. Leads the Department’s preparation, operation and oversight of the Medicaid home and community-based waiver. Directs and leads interdivisional teams to plan for new waiver services and new initiatives until they are fully integrated into program operations (e.g., automated medication dispensers, managed care, electronic visit verification). Manages the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of demonstration projects and grants designed to test alternative models of home and community based services including Money Follows the Person, Cash & Counseling, Comprehensive Care in Residential Settings, Managed Community Care Program, Veterans Independence Program and Senior Companion Program. Led the development of federal grant applications for Aging & Disability Resource Centers and provided direction and oversight for their design, implementation and evaluation. Plans and coordinates the Older Adult Services Advisory Committee, a 30-member stakeholder group charged with advising the Department on long term care rebalancing efforts. Show less

Planned and developed health initiatives to support older adults and their family caregivers living in DuPage County, Illinois.

Planned and provided ongoing management of this outpatient adult day rehabilitation program for adults and adolescents recovering from neurological disorders and head injuries.