Joy Twesigye

Joy Twesigye has a diverse work experience in the healthcare field. Joy currently holds the position of Vice President of Health Systems Integration at Colorado Access. Prior to this, they worked as a Principal and Consultant at Turning Point Policy, LLC.

In 2010, they served as the Maryland State Co-Coordinator at Postpartum Support International, where they were responsible for indexing trained perinatal mental health providers across the state and raising national awareness about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

From 2017 to 2022, Joy worked at the Baltimore City Health Department, first as the Director of Health Program Planning and Evaluation and then as the Clinical Director. Joy played a key role in expanding services, including the establishment of Baltimore City's first telemedicine-only school-based health center.

Joy also served as the Executive Director of Baltimore Healthy Start, Inc. from 2016 to 2017, where they contributed to the organization's success in maternal and child health.

In their role as the Health Enterprise Zone Director at Bon Secours Health System in 2014-2015, Joy worked on improving health outcomes in West Baltimore, collaborating with hospitals and healthcare providers.

At the School-Based Health Alliance from 2012 to 2014, they served as the Director of Programs and Professional Services, responsible for implementing transformational projects and providing technical assistance to improve access to primary and comprehensive healthcare in school-based health centers.

Additionally, they worked as a Senior Policy Analyst at Hope Street Group in 2010-2011, where they provided healthcare policy expertise and collaborated with various stakeholders to accelerate changes in primary care.

Earlier in their career, Joy held the role of Health Plan Manager-CHIP at the Office of Child Health Plan Plus, where they managed the transition of covered lives and providers. Joy also worked as the Clinical Supervisor and COO at Boulder Valley Women's Health Center, overseeing clinical staff and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Overall, Joy Twesigye has demonstrated expertise in health program management, policy analysis, and improving healthcare accessibility, with a focus on maternal and child health.

Joy Twesigye completed their education as follows:

- From an unknown start year to 2011, Joy attended The Johns Hopkins University and earned a Master's degree in Public Policy (MPP) with a focus on Health Policy.

- In an unspecified period ending in 2010, Joy participated in the Paul G. Rogers Scholar program, focusing on Workforce Development, Health Care Financing, and Cost Containment.

- In an unknown timeframe concluding in 2008, Joy completed a Fellowship at Bighorn Leadership Development, specializing in Health Care Policy.

- At some point prior to 2004, Joy attended The Ohio State University and obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Nursing.

- Before that, at an indeterminate time ending in 1998, Joy pursued their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, majoring in an unspecified field of study at Ohio Wesleyan University.

- Joy also completed their high school education at Rutherford B Hayes High School. However, the start and end years of their attendance are not provided. No degree or field of study is specified for high school.