John Edmond Baron

John Edmond Baron is a Medicaid Contract Specialist and Health Services Representative II at PacificSource Health Plans, where responsibilities include processing prior authorizations for Oregon's Medicaid program in adherence to Oregon Health Authority guidelines. Previously, John provided customer service for a state Medicaid plan and worked as a Sales Associate at The UPS Store, delivering exceptional customer assistance and operational support. Experience also includes a role as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Research Lead at HazAdapt, INC., and a Public Health Analyst Intern with RTI International, focusing on anemia in India. An academic background includes a Master's degree in Public Health from Oregon State University and a Bachelor's degree in International Studies from the University of North Carolina Asheville.