Meshell Murphy Hicks

Meshell Murphy Hicks has extensive experience in the field of research and policy analysis. Meshell currently holds the position of Principal Researcher at the American Institutes for Research, where they previously served as a Senior Researcher. Prior to their current role, they worked as a Senior Research Associate at IMPAQ International.

Before joining IMPAQ, Meshell worked at Booz Allen Hamilton in various roles. Meshell started as an Associate - Health Policy before being promoted to Technical Team Lead and then Deputy Project Director. During their time at Booz Allen Hamilton, they led teams in developing content and analyzing regulations for the federal Marketplace exchange, exceeding client expectations and service level agreements.

Meshell also has experience as an Independent Consultant at Benefits Group, where they advised small business clients on regulatory compliance with the Affordable Care Act. Additionally, they have entrepreneurship experience as the owner of the first franchise of Gymboree Play & Music in Prince William County, where they led a successful team and developed new program offerings.

Earlier in their career, Meshell worked as a Senior Consultant at Navigant Consulting, supporting state Medicaid agencies with research, analysis, program design, and managed care contracting. Meshell also worked as a Policy Analyst at the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), assisting health plans with compliance with accreditation standards and data collection.

Overall, Meshell Murphy Hicks has a diverse background in research, policy analysis, consulting, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on healthcare and regulatory compliance.

Meshell Murphy Hicks has pursued higher education in the field of public administration, health policy, and project management. They hold a Masters of Public Administration (MPA) degree from George Mason University, with a specialization in health policy. Additionally, they have obtained a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Institute of Project Management. Prior to these achievements, they completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Social Work from Radford University.