CIVHC Staff

CIVHC's staff has wide-ranging experience from sectors critical to changing the trajectory of health care including: Mathematics, Health Care IT, Economics, Business, Management, Analytics, Law, and Public Health. 

Kristin Paulson, JD, MPH
CEO and President
Kristin Paulson is the Chief Executive Officer and President at the Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC), the designated administrator of the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD). In this role, she oversees data submission, intake, processing, quality evaluation, reporting, and analytics, as well as compliance and data privacy, research, and community engagement. She deeply involved policy information and evaluation, and the advance of APCDs nationwide. Her work encompasses everything from establishing a reliable, high-quality dataset, to engaging our local providers and communities in evidence-driven improvement to the health and healthcare of Coloradans, to working with researchers, government, and other partners to identify new ways to use the data from the CO APCD to inform health care delivery and payment reform. In 2018-2019, Ms. Paulson was a Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy fellow, serving on the Ways and Means health sub-committee for the majority where she worked on improving data collection, quality, and access in the Medicare program and did significant work on reducing drug costs and supporting federal legislation to promote state development of APCDs. Ms. Paulson has her bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and her Master of Public Health and Juris Doctorate from the University of Minnesota. She enjoys spending non-work time exploring Colorado and its beautiful outdoors, working in animal rescue, and planning post-COVID travels.
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Alice Aguirre
Data Quality Manager
As the Data Quality Manager, Alice is responsible for ensuring that data in the CO APCD contributes to CIVHC’s Triple Aim by managing data intake, data processing, data enhancements and end-user documentation. Alice also works on developing plans for on-going data quality improvement. Prior to joining CIVHC, Alice has 25+ years of health care experience ranging from managing medical claims shops to billing, vendor management and analytics, and was most recently managing the Provider Data Team at Bright Health.
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Emma Anderson, MA
Senior Health Care Reporting Analyst, Team Lead
Emma Anderson provides Tableau data visualization and UX expertise in her role as Senior Health Care Reporting Analyst, Team Lead for CIVHC. Emma has over five years of experience in diverse research and data analysis roles, most recently working as a Data Analyst and Visualization Specialist for the University of Colorado’s Dept. of Family Medicine. She has created many reports that allow users to easily understand the underlying data contained within and make decisions based on the outcomes reported. Emma holds a Master of Arts in Sociology and Research Methods from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor of Arts from Augustana College.
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Lauren Beaudin, MA
Financial Analyst
As a Financial Analyst, Lauren works across several teams at CIVHC to ensure financial accuracy, optimize sales tools, and evaluate program impact. Lauren is passionate about economic justice and removing financial barriers to health care. They previously worked with United for a New Economy to pass the FAMLI ballot initiative in Colorado. Lauren holds a Master of Arts in Global Finance, Trade, and Economic Integration from the University of Denver, where they studied environmental and economic impacts on health and development. Lauren also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Studies from Xavier University, Ohio.
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Alice Louise Bonaker
Director of Business Operations
As Director of Business Operations for CIVHC, Alice Louise handles human resources, IT support, accounting management, and executive administrative support. With a background in consulting, education, and the performing arts, Alice Louise joined CIVHC after working as an office manager and research associate at Rootstock Solutions. Other prior positions included working as a liberal arts administrator at Stanford University, helping students and faculty in their personal missions for social, intellectual and artistic advancement. Alice Louise holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University.
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Jennifer Carpenter
Data Privacy and Compliance Manager
Jennifer Carpenter provides compliance and data release oversight in her role as Compliance and Data Privacy Manager for CIVHC. Jennifer has over 15 years of experience in varying compliance and risk management roles, most recently serving as a Senior Compliance Professional for the Humana Care Delivery Organization and Director of Compliance at Lone Star Community Health Center. She was an adjunct professor for her local paralegal programs for more than 10 years and enjoys being a mentor for paralegals starting a new career. Her key skills include compliance program development and management, corporate governance, policy development, risk management, and clinical operations oversight. Jennifer has a Master in Education from Western Governors University and received her Certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) from the Health Care Compliance Association.
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Tonia Cliff
Reporting Analyst
Tonia specializes in data visualization and is passionate about bringing Health care Cost information to the forefront of health care discussions. As a Reporting Analyst at CIVHC, she works on the data team to ensure health data is accurate and presented in a clear and concise manner. Tonia has spent two decades in the IT health services sector, most recently at TriZetto/Cognizant, supporting development of healthcare software products that aim to reduce processing costs for Payers and Providers. Tonia holds a Bachelor of Science in Business as well as a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering from the University of Colorado.
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Cole Crowl, MA
Data Quality Analyst
As a data quality analyst, Cole will assess and test the quality of data submitted by health care payers once it has been processed, enhanced, and loaded into to CO APCD database. He will also work to improve quality by identifying best practices to ensure accurate, and well-documented information for a variety of innovative uses for cases. Cole has a bachelor’s in International Relations, as well an MA in International Security from the University of Denver. Professionally, Cole joins CIVHC with a health care background in billing, analysis and data management where he helped improve database functionality.
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Mohammad Dakkak
Health Care Data Analyst
As a Health Care Data Analyst, Mohammad works on a variety of data and analytic projects, while developing reports for all CIVHC stakeholders and providing valuable insights from the CO APCD. Mohammad’s previous experience includes working on multiple lung cancer projects at Vanderbilt University and University of Colorado – Anschutz. Mohammad was also a Research Associate for Denver Health focusing on HIV and is currently an MPH candidate in Applied Biostatistics.
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Chris Dalton
Quality Control Supervisor
As an analyst for CIVHC’s Research and Innovation team, Chris supports conducting claims data analytics for public reporting and standard custom data requests. Chris worked with Kaiser Permanente as an analyst and quality assurance auditor prior to joining CIVHC’s team. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Colorado Denver.
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Kari Degerness, MBA, LNHA
Director of Health Care Programs
As the Director of Health Care Programs at CIVHC, Kari convenes state and national partners to address key healthcare topics including Palliative Care, Advance Care Planning, Program Evaluation, and Older Adult Services. Under Kari’s direction, Advance Care Planning (ACP) has become one of the most engaged and robust workgroups at CIVHC. This group disseminates tools and education for improving use and understanding of ACP. Before coming to CIVHC, Kari held positions including Executive Director at Balfour Senior Living (Louisville, CO) and Care Center Administrator for Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center (Brush, CO). Her passion for older adults continues by working closely with state and national leaders to establish supportive and engaging communities for older adults and those with serious illness to live and work. Palliative Care is a service that isn’t broadly understood or used, though it can be one of the most impactful services for those dealing with serious illness. CIVHC has been a frontrunner in Palliative Care since its inception in 2009 and continues today through this work. Kari plays a critical role in helping community partners to understand and access CO APCD data. Kari oversees CIVHC’s newest initiative for Program Evaluation and is excited to offer another tool to partners working to make a difference in their communities. Kari holds a Bachelor of Art’s Degree in Business- Healthcare Management from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, and an MBA from the University of Denver. Outside of the office, Kari loves to bake, crochet, volunteer and spend time with family.
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Danielle Evergreen
APCD Project Administrator
Danielle Evergreen brings with her over seven years of experience in support roles across a variety of fast-paced industries. Danielle’s attention to detail and critical problem-solving skills have helped her excel in her previous roles as a Transition Coordinator for a national broker-dealer and an Office Manager for a commercial real estate firm. A published author holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, Danielle is passionate about impacting meaningful change in historically under-served communities
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Kelsey Foland
Compliance Process Manager
As a Compliance Specialist, Kelsey is responsible for ensuring the alignment of CIVHC’s work with data privacy, antitrust, and HIPAA regulations. She follows state and federal legislative initiatives to assess their potential impact on CIVHC operations and anticipate necessary changes to internal policy and procedure. With an extensive health insurance background, Kelsey has gained experience in improving service quality and patient satisfaction. She is also passionate about streamlining procedures and improving organizational efficiency at CIVHC.
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Sarah Ford
Communication and Marketing Specialist
As a Communication and Marketing Specialist for CIVHC, Sarah Ford works to generate awareness of CIVHC’s work towards achieving its mission to all relevant stakeholders. With a background in journalism, Sarah began her career with CBS4 Denver and the Denver VOICE. Her most recent employers were local non-profits, the CDC Foundation and Project Angel Heart, where Sarah was able to pair her love for writing with her commitment to service. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and International Relations.
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Darcy Holladay Ford, PsyD, MA, LPC, RDN
Director of Research
As the Director of Research, Darcy is responsible for developing, executing, and expanding internal research activities for CIVHC while building research partnerships with other organizations and states supporting health equity. Darcy has over 15 years of experience in health research, behavioral health, and claims-based evaluation. Most recently, Darcy worked at Anthem Inc., developing clinical interventions and claims-based research in bariatric surgery, Neurodiversity, and eating disorders. Darcy holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, a Master of Arts Degree in Community Counseling, and a Doctor of Health Psychology degree from California Southern University. Darcy is also a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Darcy has post-doctorate Health Economics and Outcome Research training from the University of Washington.
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Spencer Fortier
Communication and Marketing Specialist
Spencer Fortier serves as a Communication and Marketing Specialist for CIVHC, where he is responsible for increasing awareness of CIVHC’s mission and the support provided to stakeholders. Previously employed at Craig Hospital, Spencer worked closely with internal and external stakeholders to increase brand recognition and improve existing or new relationships with referral sources. With over seven years of health care marketing experience, Spencer has a versatile skillset with strong leadership and a passion for creating innovative, powerful ideas that connect people in more intimate ways. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs.
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Cari Frank, MBA
VP of Communication and Marketing
Cari leads the Communication and Marketing team, dedicated to developing and implementing strategic outreach and communication efforts and public data to support and amplify Change Agents. As a member of the senior team, she helps set CIVHC’s strategic direction, leads all of CIVHC’s public analyses based on data in the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD), serves as a liaison for policy and legislative requests, and supports advancing CIVHC’s health equity work. Prior to joining CIVHC in 2012, Cari served as Director of Communications and Development at the Colorado Rural Health Center where she worked directly with rural hospitals and clinic and led communications, policy and advocacy, and new program development. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in pre-med Biology from Colorado College, and has an MBA in Marketing.
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Valerie Garrison, MES
Evaluation Analyst
Valerie blends her passion for service and improvement with a love of data to evaluate and inform health interventions. She holds a Masters of Environmental Science from Rochester Institute of Technology, and has 15 years of experience in nonprofit program management, community engagement, and program evaluation. As the Healthy Start Project Director in Rochester, NY, Valerie overhauled their Case Management database and reporting mechanisms to generate high quality data and inform program needs. Most recently, she engaged labor and delivery units throughout the state of Colorado to develop evidence-informed Quality Improvement initiatives to incorporate best practice guidance, monitor outcomes, and recommend trainings and program adjustments. She believes that access to high quality information – and the skills and tools to interpret and apply it – is critical for driving community change.
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Asmita Ghimire, MPH
Health Care Data Analyst
Asmita joins CIVHC's Analysis and Reporting team as a Health Care Data Analyst. She received her master’s degree in Public Health from Baylor University and has over 4 years of experience in Public Heath working with various sectors including non-profit, government, and universities. Prior to joining CIVHC, Asmita worked as a Program Research Specialist II at New York State Department of Health, on a breast and colorectal cancer project conducting data analysis and outreach support.
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Trang Giang, MBA
Data Quality Analyst
As a Data Quality Analyst, Trang is responsible for monitoring the quality of the CO APCD data, working with data submitters to ensure the data is reported correctly, and providing support to data users internally and externally with innovative data solutions. Previously employed at Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (AR APCD), Trang has developed a vast understanding of APCD processes and best practices. Trang holds a B.A. in Finance and an MBA from the University of Central Arkansas.
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Tim Ginader, MS
Senior Health Care Analyst, Team Lead
Tim joins the Data and Analytics team with extensive experience analyzing health care data and assisting data users and stakeholders with how to interpret data through statistical techniques. Prior to joining CIVHC, Tim was a Biostatistician at the University of Iowa, providing statistical support and collaborating on a large variety of projects, including testing and data validation. Tim holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Statistics and Economics from the University of Minnesota, and a Master of Science in Biostatistics from the University of Iowa.
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Adriana Gomez, MS
Community Engagement Specialist
As a Community Engagement Specialist, Adriana is responsible for developing and managing CIVHC’s community engagement strategy. She works to maintain and develop meaningful relationships with community partners. Adriana has a background in public health, particularly in health policy and research. She is committed to creating more equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities. Adriana holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health and Political Science from the University of Colorado - Denver and a Master of Science in Microbiology and Immunology from Georgetown University.
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Christine Harbin
Data Quality Analyst
As a Data Quality Analyst, Christine is responsible for monitoring data quality within the CO APCD, working alongside payers to ensure data is being sufficiently reported, and providing data improvement solutions across multiple CIVHC projects. Christine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia, Master of Government in Public Administration from Regent University, and a certification in Data Analytics from Google. Christine joins CIVHC with health care experience from Optima Health in contract management, data configuration, and analysis.
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Rachel Jardim, MPH
Evaluation Analyst
As an Evaluation Analyst, Rachel supports CIVHC's Program Evaluation, research, and community partnerships. Prior to CIVHC, Rachel worked as an Epidemiologist for Jefferson County Public Health and in clinical epidemiology and type I diabetes at the University of Colorado, Anschutz. Rachel is passionate about immigrant and refugee health, chronic disease epidemiology, and practicing data equity to improve the health of historically underrepresented populations in Colorado. She holds a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Colorado, Anschutz and a Bachelor of Science in Global Health and Latin American Studies from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
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Megha Jha, MPH
Health Care Data Analyst
Megha Jha brings a background of epidemiology, biostatistics, and research to her role as Health Care Reporting Analyst at CIVHC. She will be supporting multiple teams at CIVHC, providing analytic project support for public reporting efforts as well as public health expertise. Megha has a diverse background, most recently working as a Statistician/Data Analyst for the Department of Immunology/Rheumatology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. She has also served as an Epidemiologist and Analyst at the Alabama Medicaid Agency. Megha holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Alabama.
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Amanda Kim
Director of Colorado State Initiatives
As Director of Colorado State Initiatives, Amanda is responsible for developing project plans, tracking activities, and ensuring accurate, complete, and timely delivery of projects to our state partners. Prior to joining CIVHC, Amanda worked at the Nurse-Family Partnership® National Service Office where she worked closely with state and local officials and community stakeholders to expand access to the Nurse-Family Partnership program. Amanda brings a relationship-oriented mindset with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, a meticulous attention to detail and over 15 years’ worth of program development experience. Amanda is passionate about customer experience, and uses continuous process improvement to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality solutions.
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Andria Koenig
Human Resources Manager
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Nicole Kuzmich
Health Care Data Analyst
Nicole Kuzmich joins CIVHC’s Reporting and Analytics team as a Health Care Data Analyst, where she will be working to develop insightful reports for all CIVHC stakeholders and change agents. She brings with her a diverse healthcare background and a passion for social determinants of health and value-based care work. Prior to joining CIVHC, Nicole worked as a Network Manager for Optum, where she directly supported their contracted IPA physicians in the Medicare Advantage value-based care space, including HEDIS and coding compliance, provider data analysis and workflow recommendations, CAHPS and HOS survey results and action plans, and more. Nicole also has a background in claims processing and provider data management and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication with a minor in Women’s Studies.
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Kimi Landry, MPH
Research and Evaluation Analyst
Kimi is an Evaluation and Research Analyst with experience working in the federal government, academia, and nonprofit sector. Kimi joined CIVHC after working at the CDC Division of Vector-Borne Diseases for over six years. Originally hired on as an outbreak epidemiologist during the Zika epidemic, Kimi’s time at the CDC evolved into different opportunities such as Program Support Specialist, and Evaluation Fellow. At CIVHC, Kimi leads and supports various evaluation and research needs, focusing on health equity and community engagement. She has a passion for health equity and lifting the voices of underrepresented populations to improve data and public health. She graduated with her Master in Public Health in Healthcare Administration and Policy from Brooklyn College in 2016 and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the University of Texas at Austin in 2012.
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Clare Leather, MPH
Public Reporting Program Manager
Clare is the Program Manager for Public Reporting, responsible for working across teams and with external stakeholders to develop project plans, track activities, and ensure accurate and timely releases of public reports. She focuses on legislatively mandated reporting, state-contract reporting, and ad hoc requests from legislators and other key stakeholders. Clare has a passion for collaboration and a deep commitment to public health. Before joining CIVHC, Clare spent over six years at Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation, focusing on stakeholder communication and engagement, and project management on the donor relations team. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Northern Colorado and a Master of Public Health in Health Systems, Policy, & Management from the Colorado School of Public Health.
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Paul McCormick
VP of Data Operations
Paul McCormick is the VP of Data Operations for CIVHC, responsible for CIVHC data quality, reporting, and analytics. Paul joined CIVHC in 2016 with twenty-two years of analytic and leadership experience, with a focus in analyzing healthcare claims data for payers, providers, researchers, and the public. In prior roles, Paul built databases and analytic and reporting tools to support many functions, including claims processing, accounting, provider credentialing, CRM, customer support, and market research. Paul’s leadership experience includes managing teams responsible for physician credentialing, data visualization, provider reimbursement, analytics, and reporting.
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Martha Meyer, PhD, MPH
Data Research Liaison
As CIVHC’s Data Research and Client Solutions Analyst, Martha is responsible for supporting the CIVHC research, analytics, and reporting efforts to the CO APCD into action. This role includes supporting the Client Services and State Initiatives team by consulting with current and future clients as the COAPCD data subject matter expert. Martha’s previous experience includes over 20 years of operations leadership, and she has experience using the CO APCD data to inform program and policy evaluations. Martha holds a doctoral degree in health services research from The University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, and a Master of Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health.
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Elizabeth (Liz) Mooney
Vice President of Research, Partnerships and Innovation
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Dustin Moyer, MPP
Director of Innovation
As CIVHC’s Director of Innovation, Dustin is focused on understanding the national, regional, and state APCD landscape, including challenges, opportunities and potential collaborative efforts that would allow us to combine and assess data for benchmarking purposes. These efforts include providing thought partnership and consulting to APCD’s, developing strategies for multi-state data efforts, and identifying best practices relevant to CIVHC’s mission. Prior to joining CIVHC, Dustin had spent 15 years engaged in health policy, advocacy, and philanthropy. He was most recently on staff with the Colorado Health Foundation where he served as a Policy and Advocacy Officer and then a Program Officer. He has also worked for Kansas Medicaid, the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, and the Denver Officer of Senator Michael Bennet. Dustin has a Master of Public Policy from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Washburn University.
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Maggie Mueller
Data Operations Project Manager
As the Data Operations Project Manager, Maggie Mueller is responsible for working across programs to coordinate resources and tasks that ensure timely completion of data quality and analysis projects. Prior to joining CIVHC, Maggie worked for the University of Colorado’s Youth Violence Prevention Center – Denver and the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence as an Evaluation and Implementation Coordinator where they implemented community programming, conducted data collection and evaluation, and coordinated research efforts. Maggie is passionate about bridging gaps between data analysis and project implementation and hopes to use their diverse skills and passions to contribute to Colorado’s Triple Aim through their work at CIVHC.
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LaDios Muhammad
Executive Assistant/Board Administrator
LaDios serves as an Executive Assistant and Board Administrator. Most recently, LaDios served as an Executive Assistant and Office Manager for GRID Alternatives. She has previously worked for University of Denver and Porter Hospital with significant Board administration and Executive Assistant experience. Additionally, she served as the PrimeFit Director, incorporating health and fitness for seniors at Harvard Square. LaDios holds a Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages and Minor in Holistic Health and Wellness, as well as a master’s certification in Corporate Training and Knowledge Management for Adult Education. When LaDios is not working you will find her on stage, TV and film living out her creative passion.
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Traci Musall
Quality Intake Specialist
Traci joins CIVHC as a Quality Intake Specialist which enables her to work closely with various health insurance companies. Traci possesses over 20 years of Health Care Experience and Knowledge with an emphasis in Managing Health Insurance Benefit Advising as well as Health Information Management. She also holds an A.S. Degree in Health Information Technology from DeVry and looks forward to lending her diverse eclectic skill set to helping to improve the value of health care.
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Twanisha Parnell
Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
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Lucia Sanders, MPH
Key Account Manager
Lucía Sanders, MPH, is a highly experienced public health professional and currently serves as the Key Account Manager at CIVHC. In her role, Lucía builds strong relationships with clients and helps them strive toward a better health system for Coloradans. Before joining CIVHC, Lucía worked in Client Success at a start-up pharmacy benefit manager. Her work focused on increasing transparency around prescription drug pricing and delivering savings to members and plan sponsors. She also has experience in Client Engagement, where she spearheaded implementations of an industry-leading immunization information system at a public health software company. Lucía earned a Master of Public Health degree from the Colorado School of Public Health. She is passionate about using data-driven approaches to improve healthcare delivery and is committed to making a meaningful impact in the industry.
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Pete Sheehan
VP of Client Solutions & State Initiatives
As VP of Client Solutions & State Initiatives, Pete manages CO APCD products and client management and develops and maintains strategic partnerships and relationships. Pete has over twenty years of progressive management, including product innovation, business development and governmental affairs. Most recently, he served as the Western States Government Relations Manager for the national non-profit, Nurse-Family Partnership. Prior to that, Pete served as CEO of MyLifeLine.org, Regional Officer for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s (AHRQ) Effective Health Care Program, and Vice President of Government Affairs & Strategic Partnerships for Healthgrades. With Healthgrades, Pete focused on acquisition and licensing data and worked directly with more than 150 hospitals in 40 states on quality improvement and business development projects.
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Ryan C. Smith
Graphic Designer
As CIVHC’s In-House Graphic Designer, Ryan is responsible for ensuring the consistency, tone, and overall aesthetics of the organization's visual content. He draws upon skills and experiences he has developed over 20+ years in the creative design space. This includes creative direction, UX/UI, print and digital design, and front-end web development for various marketing agencies, as well as game, level, and character design for a number of first- and third-party developers in the video game industry. Ryan is fascinated with the relationship between copy and design and the reasoning behind what drives people to engage. He believes that great design often feels like it hasn’t been designed at all, allowing the user to have a memorable, unencumbered experience. This philosophy informs his approach to design thinking, implementation, and problem-solving.
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Stephanie Spriggs, MALS
Senior Communication and Marketing Specialist
Words have captivated Stephanie since she was small. Her first word was “lion” and she dreamt of being a writer when she grew up. Now, as Senior Communication and Marketing Specialist, Stephanie uses words every day to amplify the activities of CIVHC and Change Agents in Colorado and across the nation. She has over 20 years of experience in project and communication management, including Stage Managing at regional theatres and membership in the Actor’s Equity Association. She received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New Mexico and a Master of Liberal Studies with a focus on writing from the University of Denver. Stephanie will read anything she gets her hands on and it is dangerous to ask her for a book recommendation.
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Mason Thaxton
Health Data Consultant
As a Health Data Consultant, Mason is responsible for working with Change Agents to leverage claims data that helps facilitate the advancement of health care policy, initiatives, and research. He concurrently serves in the United States Army Reserve as a Battalion Plans Officer. Mason also sits on the advisory board for the Denver Medical Study Group (DMSG) as well as the board of directors for Lighthouse Neurofeedback and Behavior Analysis. In his free time Mason enjoys training Jiu-Jitsu and backpacking with is family.
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Paul Timmerman, MBA
Manager of Reporting and Analytics
Paul joins CIVHC with 24 years of finance and data experience in both health care delivery and health insurance. Paul served 20 years with New West Physicians in Denver Colorado, most recently as Director of Health care Economics. Paul’s role at New West focused on practice budgets, forecasting, and medical expense trends in a care delivery setting. Paul started his health care career at PacifiCare of Colorado where he was an Analyst and Supervisor. In his role as Manager of Reporting and Analytics, Paul supports multiple programs and projects at CIVHC, contributing data expertise, health care market trends, and report management.
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Dagmar Velez, MS
Health Care Data Analyst
As a Healthcare Data Analyst for CIVHC, Dagmar Velez will be developing data reports from the CO APCD and providing valuable insights to all relevant stakeholders/change agents. Dagmar arrives to CIVHC with a Masters of Science in Biostatistics, applied experience in statistical analyses and data visualization in telemedicine and academic settings. Prior to CIVHC, Dagmar worked as a Clinical Analyst for Myia Health and Mercy Virtual.
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Sauntice Washington
Junior Project Manager
Sauntice Washington joins CIVHC as the Junior Project Manager for Client Solutions and State Initiatives. Previously at Metropolitan State University of Denver, Sauntice brings meticulous focus, excellent customer services, as well as a passion for clear and concise organization. Sauntice is a first-generation college student, and values accurate information to make meaningful and impactful decisions.
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Lindsay Wilkins, MPH
Data Quality Analyst
As a Data Quality Analyst for CIVHC, Lindsay will be developing documentation for our Internal and External Data Users. She will also be monitoring quality improvement and quality assurance across multiple CIVHC projects. Lindsay joined CIVHC with an MPH in Management & Policy, with applied experience in qualitative analyses and past contribution to multiple published peer reviewed journal articles. Prior to CIVHC, Lindsay worked as a Quality Assurance Analyst & Internal Auditor at Jefferson Center for Mental Health, and as a Qualitative Researcher at Tufts School of Medicine.
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Hannah Witting
Account Manager
Hannah Witting joins CIVHC as an Account Manager, and comes from a background in recruitment marketing, previously working at Radancy with high profile clientele such as Procter & Gamble and Mayo Clinic. Hannah has her Bachelor of Science in Organization Leadership Communication and is committed to providing top notch project management and contribute to CIVHC’s mission of improving health care for all of Colorado and beyond.
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