Philip Krause Schmidt

Philip Krause Schmidt, MHA, PMP, serves as the Manager at Blue Water Thinking since May 2022, leading operational initiatives focused on market insights, federal opportunity identification, and strategic relationships. Previously, Philip held the position of Strategic Program Manager at Ochsner Health, where efforts included establishing processes for a new Quality Action Planning Program. Philip has extensive experience at Atlas Research, progressing from Senior Analyst to Manager, overseeing major projects related to COVID-19 response and national policies. Early career roles include Assistant Business Manager at LSU Health Sciences Center and Administrative Resident at Tulane University Medical Group, contributing to budget management, contract negotiations, and program development. Philip holds a Master of Health Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.