The Fund supports networks of state health policy decision makers to help identify, inspire, and inform policy leaders.
A bipartisan group of state health policymakers from both the executive and legislative branches who are focused on improving population health.
Networks of state officials, advocates, and others aiming to invest in and transform primary care.
A program dedicated to advancing state-based efforts to make health care more affordable for residents, employers, and states.
The Milbank Memorial Fund supports two state leadership programs for legislative and executive branch state government officials committed to improving population health.
A leadership development program for early and mid-career state government officials who are committed to improving the health of all people in their communities.
A leadership program for senior state government officials who are committed to improving population health.
The Fund focuses on creating an affordable health care system built on strong primary care and partnerships that improve health outcomes for all.
Improving state leaders’ ability to enact and implement evidence-based health policies.
Advancing policies that create a more prevention- and primary care-oriented health system.
Improving population health through policies that contain health care cost growth.
Our state health policy resources offer relevant data analysis and best practices.
The Fund publishes reports, issues briefs, and case studies on state health policy issues.
Short takes on health policy issues from Milbank staff and guest authors.
Insights from Milbank President Debra Lubar on state health policymaking.
Reported articles and Q&As on timely health policy issues, as well as foundation updates.
Milbank Memorial Fund and Milbank Quarterly webinars featuring state health policymakers and researchers.
Updates and expert contact information for reporters.
The Milbank Memorial Fund is a private foundation that works to improve population health and health equity.
Senior Director of Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health, Connecticut’s Office of Health Strategy
Elisa Neira-Hamada serves as Senior Director of Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health at Connecticut’s Office of Health Strategy (OHS) advancing policy initiatives to reduce health disparities and improve equitable access to quality healthcare for at-risk and vulnerable communities. Neira also served as Deputy Commissioner for the New Jersey Department of Human Services leading efforts to expand food assistance, enhance childcare affordability, and strengthen access and supports for individuals with disabilities. She established New Jersey’s first Office of New Americans providing vital services to immigrants and refugees. Neira, a dedicated public service leader with over 15 years of experience improving social safety net systems, brings an innovative orientation to state health policy championing efforts to meet health-related social needs to improve health outcomes. Neira holds a B.A. from Rutgers University and a Master of Social Work from Fordham University. A native Spanish speaker from Ecuador, she resides in CT with her family.