HEALTH CARE WORK EXPERIENCE
U.S. House of Representatives
November 2012-present
Budget Analyst for Health
- Democratic staff of the Budget Committee
- Budget and policy analyst for Medicaid, the Exchanges, discretionary health programs, and public health.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
May 2011-October 2012
Public Health Analyst and Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE)
- Provide policy analysis, options and recommendations related to insurance coverage policy under the Affordable Care Act informed by knowledge of health data, health policies, and regulations through written memorandums and oral briefings.
- Develop analytic written materials such as memos, research briefs, and op-eds, in response to time-sensitive research requests from high-level principals on topics such as the Affordable Care Act, including preventive services and essential health benefits.
- Oversee the communication processes in ASPE related to the Affordable Care Act. Draft high-level response letters to members of Congress and others that require knowledge of the Affordable Care Act and federal and state laws and policies, for the signature of the Secretary and other principals.
- Lead the process to select measures from across the federal government for use on a dynamic website to track the effects of implementation of the Affordable Care Act on the U.S. health care system; oversee the development of content and data as a Government Task Leader for the contract to develop the website. Website is at: healthmeasures.aspe.hhs.gov.
- Draft talking points and speeches on the Affordable Care Act for the ASPE and other principals.
- Lead special projects for the ASPE including developing measures of the Affordable Care Act for the HHS Strategic Plan 2011 Update and developing relationships with health stakeholders in the city of Memphis, Tennessee through the White House initiative, Strong Cities, Strong Communities.
Publications:
- “The Cost of Covering Contraceptives through Health Insurance,” (10 February 2012), Bertko, John, F.S.A., M.A.A.A., Glied, Sherry, Ph.D., Miller, Erin, MPH, Simmons, Adelle, Wilson, Lee.
- “A New Tool To Track The Progress Of The Health Care System,” Health Affairs Blog (1 June 2012), Glied, Sherry, Miller, Erin, Spencer, Julia
Awards: Incentive Award, September 2011
HHS, Program Analyst, Immediate Office of the ASPE
June 2010-May 2011
- Coordinated summits and high-level meetings with internal and external contacts, including members of Congress, such as the National Summit on Health Care Quality and Value; worked collaboratively with high-level officials across HHS to plan sessions, identify and invite panelists, and provide background information to moderators.
- Staffed the ASPE for the cross-Departmental Measurement and Evaluation Workgroup that coordinated the measurement and evaluation of the effects of Affordable Care Act implementation; drafted agendas and provided talking points.
Awards: Incentive Award, September 2010, promoted to Special Assistant in May 2011
National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
July 2009-June 2010
Program Associate, Public Health Preparedness
- Analyzed and evaluated local public health all-hazards preparedness plans.
- Collaborated with state health departments to provide technical assistance to local health departments.
- Managed a public health toolkit containing resources to help local health departments prepare for and respond to H1N1.
- Communicated with members through listserv updates and by managing the project website.
Government Accountability Office
May-August 2008
Analyst Intern, Health Care
- Researched federal laws and state policies related to Medicaid; conducted literature review, drafted background section of a report for Medicaid Preventive Services engagement.
- Developed and presented briefings for stakeholders; led and participated in interviews with state agencies.
Hospital Enrique Aguilar Cerrato, La Esperanza, Intibuca, Honduras
February-May 2007
Volunteer
- Designed and managed food delivery program that included informational seminars for prepartum women. Arranged for a non-profit organization to continue the program. Program served more than 1000 women. Established club for diabetics.
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
May 2006-January 2007
WIC Counselor and Local Area Retail Coordinator
- Managed the store monitoring process and conducted store-training visits. Added one new retailer to the program.
- Provided public health and nutrition education to clients.
- Awards: Community Health Services, Employee Customer Service Recognition Award
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT WORK EXPERIENCE
Columbia Intramural and Club Sports
August 2007 – May 2009
Graduate Assistant
- Recruited, interviewed, trained, managed and completed payroll for 25 intramural employees.
- Managed program budget, scheduled sport leagues, maintained program website.
EDUCATION
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health GPA 3.91 May 2009
Masters in Public Health, Health Policy and Management
Team leader for course consulting project for Planned Parenthood of New York City — led team meetings, assigned tasks. “Facilitating Access to Reproductive Health Care for Urban Teens” published in online school journal.
Relevant courses: Biostatistical Methods, Research Technologies and Applications, Program Evaluation, Health Economics, Epidemiology, Private Insurance and Public Policy, Seminar in Health Policy, Public Health Law, Health Care Management.
University of Colorado at Boulder May 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Major: History, Minor: Biology With Distinction, Summa cum Laude
Thesis Title: “The Effect of the First World War on Infant Health in Wigan, England.”
Conducted original primary source research in England for honors thesis, received 3 grants to support research.
Collegiate Sport Clubs Executive Board President, oversaw distribution of $100,000 between 32 clubs.
SKILLS
Languages: Speak proficient Spanish.
Computer Programs: Proficient with Microsoft Office and several web-editing platforms.
Hi there Erin. I was browsing for photos of Colorado and came accross your beautiful photo of the Royal Gorge and the train. I work for the Colorado Broadcasters Association and each year, we put out a Directory of all the Radio and TV Stations in Colorado. I am charged with the task of finding a photo that depicts Colorado for our cover. We are undecided still as to what aspect of Colorado we would like to use this year, however, we are interested in potentially using your photo. Plesae email or call us to let us know if you would be interested in allowing us to use this photo for our cover. We would give credit to your work on the frist pge of the Directoy. We typically will put the title of the photo, your name, company (if applicable) and a website or email address. Hopefully this is somethig you are intersted in. If you are, I will let the CEO know for when we choose which photo to use. I really appreciate your time. If you are not interested, please just shoot us a quick email to let us know. Thanks again and have a terrific day.
Oh yes, and we would most certainly send you a copy of the Directory as well; which is mailed to all the Radio & TV stations in CO as well as to our State Representatives and various Associate Members.
Best Regards,
Amanda Foley
cobroadcasters@earthlink.net
Office: 970-547-1388
Hello Erin,
I came across your profile and it lead me to your great blog, and needless to say your resume as well. I am sorry to write this message on your blog (you can f course delete it), but I wanted to see if you would potentially be interested in a consulting role with one of the leading life sciences consulting firms in the U.S.? They have an open position for a program analyst, who is interested in working with various private industry and government agencies (HHS, DOD, and the EPA) developing policies and countermeasures against biological attacks. Even if you personally aren’t interested, I thought perhaps you may be able to recommend someone for the position.
Thanks,
Michael Dennis
mdennis@dscsearch.com
310.392.2965
Hello Erin,
I was wondering if it would be possible to have a couple of email exchanges with you? I’m currently approaching writing my dissertation for University, and I will be focussing on Infant Health in the UK during WW1. I am fascinated by your work in Wigan and wondered if you could give me some advice / tips. Thanks a lot, look forward to hearing from you.
Hi Erin, I saw your profile and was very impressed. I am working on my MHA and would like to exchange emails with you on getting some insight in this career and getting an entry level position at (CMS, HHS, Congress, ect). Looking forward to speaking with you.
Thanks and have a wonderful day!!