Professional Staff Member, June, 1990 - December, 1995. Principal staff member for Medicaid policy, drug payment policy, long-term care, maternal and child health programs.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Care Financing Administration, Office of Legislation and Policy, Division of Medicaid Legislation, Washington, DC
Legislative Analyst, August, 1989 - June, 1990.

Presidential Management Intern, August, 1987 - August, 1989. The Presidential Management Intern (PMI) Program annually recruits, on a competitive basis, up to 200 outstanding men and women from a variety of graduate degree programs across the country for federal service in the Executive branch. Interns represent high-caliber graduates at their respective schools who possess a personal commitment to excellence, a strong capacity for leadership, exceptional ability evidenced through achievement, and a demonstrated commitment to a public service career.


Other Experience
U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Washington, DC
Presidential Rank Awards Review Board, Member, April 2007. Reviewed and evaluated applications for the Presidential Rank Awards of "Distinguished Executive" and "Senior Professional." Rated nominations based on specific accomplishments of applicants in the Federal Government's career Senior Executive Service and made recommendations to the OPM Director.

University of North Carolina School of Public Health Foundation
Board Member, July 2007 - present. Serving a three-year term. The Board provides fiduciary oversight to the assets of the Public Health Foundation, a non-profit organization that manages the School's endowments and charitable gifts. Board members serve as ambassadors by engaging the community in the work of the School, raise awareness of the School's mission, and help to raise funds for that mission.