Joan Altman J.d., M.p.h

Joan Altman, J.D., M.P.H has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of health policy and law. Their most recent role was as the Director Of Government Affairs & Strategic Partnerships at the Washington Health Benefit Exchange since February 2020. Prior to that, they served as the Associate Director, Legislative & External Affairs at the same organization from August 2016 to February 2020. Earlier in their career, they held positions such as Senior Health Policy Analyst and Legislative & External Affairs Manager at the Washington Health Benefit Exchange.

Joan also gained experience working with organizations such as the East Bay Community Law Center (EBCLC) and Northwest Health Law Advocates (NoHLA) as a legal intern and legal extern respectively. Joan also undertook a legal clerkship at the WA Attorney General's Office.

Joan has a strong background in government work and policy analysis. Joan worked at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as a Senior Policy Analyst and Special Assistant, where they specialized in issues related to Medicare and Medicaid. Joan received awards for their exceptional performance and achievements during their tenure.

Earlier in their career, Joan worked at the US Department of Health and Human Services as a Fellow in the Emerging Leaders Program, rotating through various divisions within the department. Prior to that, they founded and directed a program called Valley Project Access Program at Susan E. Rosen Women's Health Center, focusing on providing access to healthcare for the uninsured. Joan also gained experience in community-based public health projects and research on HIV incidence reduction at Yale University.

Overall, Joan Altman's work experience highlights their expertise and dedication to the promotion of health policy, law, and access to healthcare.

Joan Altman, J.D., M.P.H, has a strong educational background with several degrees in various fields. Joan completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Neuroscience, Science & Society Program, Pre-Med at Wesleyan University from 1996 to 2000. Joan then pursued their Master's degree in Health Policy & Administration at the Yale School of Public Health, which they completed from 2001 to 2003. Following their Master's, they attended the University of Washington School of Law, where they obtained their Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in Health Law, studying from 2009 to 2012. Joan's diverse educational experiences have equipped their with a well-rounded understanding of both healthcare policy and law.