Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Team Leader, Quality Program and Accreditation

Policy and Project Specialist

Credentialing Coordinator

State of Iowa

•Managed the statewide implementation of the hawk-i program and ensured that the state’s relationships with its contractors and other local, state, and federal agencies contribute to the program’s success
•Adept at facilitating discussions between business and technical personnel to define business needs, overcome technical barriers, and deliver solutions that align with the department’s goals
•Experienced in providing non-partisan input and advice to the hawk-i board which consists of public members, state legislative members, and members representing the Department of Education, Department of Public Health, and the Insurance Division
•Strong background in Administrative Rule writing as well as legislative policy analysis on the state and federal level
•Extensive research on the Affordable Care Act including medical economics, health payment reform, and impacts to different stakeholders within the healthcare industry
•Maintained contractual oversight of a third-party administrator (TPA)
•Facilitated the resolution of critical consumer complaints and issues

hawk-i Program Manager

Determined eligibility for the SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF programs.

Income Maintenance Worker 2

My health plan experience spans over 15 years across both government and commercial settings, and I have a record of success leading cross-functional teams across different projects and initiatives. During my leadership journey, I have gained direct experience mentoring and coaching other individuals and leaders, developing multi-year strategic capability plans, budget planning, managing vendors, leading contract negotiations, and building a team environment in which team members are able to grow and give their best effort on a sustained and consistent basis.

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