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.
Supporting networks of state officials, advocates, and others aiming to invest in and transform primary care.
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 provide 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.
Upcoming and past 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.
Director-Health Officer, Shelby County Health Department, Tennessee
Michelle Taylor, MD, is Director-Health Officer of the Shelby County Health Department, in Memphis Tenn. She is also a Lt Col and Residency-Trained Flight Surgeon in the Tennessee Air National Guard. She is licensed to practice medicine in Tennessee and the District of Columbia.
Michelle received her undergraduate degree from Howard University in 1997 and her medical degree from East Tennessee State University in 2002. She completed a pediatric residency at East Tennessee State University/Johnson City Medical Center and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2005. She earned a master’s degree in epidemiology from the University of Tennessee in 2009, a Doctorate in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University in 2015, and a master’s degree in public administration at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government in 2018.
Michelle has two children, Malik and Ella, and loves traveling to new places, baking, walking, and reading.