Jeff Payne

Jeff Payne is a Senior Government Consultant at Mercer, specializing in the American public health care sector by advising government agencies on policy development and regulatory issues. They previously held roles including Senior Director of Care Management Operations, where they provided leadership to a department of over 300 employees and coordinated Medicaid services for approximately 8,500 individuals. Jeff has extensive experience in behavioral health and developmental disabilities, serving as a director, care coordinator, and educator in various capacities. They began their career as a Direct Support Professional, providing vital support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jeff is currently pursuing a degree at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.