Health & Medicine Policy Research Group
Mia Hayford is a Career Pathways Analyst at Health & Medicine Policy Research Group. Previously, Mia worked as a Contact Tracer at Boston University, advocating for safety and health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also served as a Policy Fellow at Chicago Jobs Council and a Research Assistant at the Women's Studies Research Center at Brandeis University. Mia's experience ranges from research and analysis to community engagement and event planning. They hold a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Public Health from Brandeis University.
Health & Medicine Policy Research Group
Founded in 1981, Health & Medicine is an independent policy center that conducts research, educates, and collaborates with other groups to advocate policies and impact health systems to improve the health status of all people. Our mission is to build power and momentum for social justice and health equity in Illinois.