Lea Vaassen

Lea Vaassen is the Vice President of Medicaid Central Region at Optum, where they manage a national team focused on contract and regulatory changes for Medicaid accounts. They are a licensed Psychological Examiner with experience in forensic psychology and community-based behavioral health services. With a strong background in Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP programs across multiple states, Lea has dedicated their career to system transformation aimed at integrating recovery-oriented care for individuals with chronic medical and behavioral illnesses. Their expertise includes forensic work within community and correctional systems and the development of co-occurring treatment services.