Before I came to Sellers Dorsey, I had held leadership roles at Medicaid managed care plans. When I met the Sellers Dorsey team, I was looking for a way to continue making an impact on people’s lives. I have a place in my heart for Medicaid, so the opportunity to contribute to member outcomes through managed care made Sellers Dorsey a perfect match for me.
One area I specialized in is long-term services and supports (LTSS). More broadly, my career has focused on all aspects of managed care organizations’ (MCOs) participation in various state Medicaid programs. In addition, my undergraduate degree in nursing has always complemented my work with statewide Medicaid managed care programs serving dual eligibles.
As part of the National Consulting Practice, I provide end-to-end consulting services for managed care. I assist clients on a range of initiatives from MCO procurements to addressing social determinants of health. My clientele spans many regions across the U.S. and includes health plans covering dental, vision, and behavioral health services in managed care.
Recently, I’ve been increasingly working with various state health plan associations as well as with national trade associations.
The diversity of clients and initiatives I support makes working at Sellers Dorsey exciting, and the firm’s amazing culture keeps me constantly engaged. My colleagues’ wealth of experience and knowledge challenges me to continue to grow professionally. At Sellers Dorsey, we all help each other in the spirit of teamwork.
One major milestone for all health care stakeholders will be the eventual unwinding of the public health emergency. It will bring both opportunities and challenges for states, MCOs, providers, and vendors. When states begin to adjust course, I expect to support my clients in finding creative ways to improve access. In particular, I believe telemedicine will continue to play an important role in expanding access to health care in the future.
Since I came from the health plan sector, my perspective has changed by working at Sellers Dorsey. I learned that I can make a significant impact for Medicaid members from the consulting sector, too. Seeing how invested the firm is in its clients and in driving outcomes has helped me see firsthand the firm’s value.
I’m a total cineast and love watching films in my spare time. Nothing can compare with a zippy bon mot that sticks with you for years. I do enjoy a lot of different genres though. Some of my favorites include classics like Risky Business and Philadelphia and even new works like Sing.