Calder Lynch

Calder Lynch has extensive experience in the healthcare industry, with a focus on policy development and strategic management. Calder served as the SVP of Strategy & Market Development at Commonwealth Care Alliance from November 2023. Before that, they held positions such as SVP of Corporate Affairs & Chief of Staff at the same company and Vice President & Chief of Staff from January 2021 to May 2022.

Prior to their role at Commonwealth Care Alliance, Calder Lynch worked at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for several years. Calder served as the Acting Deputy Administrator and Chief of Staff, providing operational and strategic management for the organization. Calder also held the position of Deputy Administrator, CMS | Director, Center for Medicaid & CHIP Services (CMCS) and Senior Counselor to the Administrator.

Before joining CMS, Calder Lynch was the Medicaid Director for the State of Nebraska. In this role, they oversaw the provision of health coverage to over 230,000 individuals and led the successful overhaul of the state's managed care delivery system.

Earlier in their career, Calder Lynch worked at the Louisiana Department of Health, where they held various positions including Chief of Staff, Policy Director, Policy Advisor, and Special Assistant to the Secretary. In these roles, they were responsible for strategic planning, budgeting, policy development, and external communication.

Overall, Calder Lynch's work experience demonstrates their expertise in healthcare policy and strategic management, specifically in Medicaid and Medicare programs.

Calder Lynch earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Louisiana State University in the years 2004 to 2008. Subsequently, they pursued a Master of Science degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from the University of Alabama at Birmingham from 2013 to 2015.