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.
Dylan Rose Schneider has over 12 years of professional experience in external affairs, policy and planning and communications in the public and private sector.
Ms. Schneider has served as the Manager of Policy and Legislative Affairs for the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) since 2018 where she oversees government relations, public policy and compliance. In 2019, Ms. Schneider served as the Homeless Services Branch Lead during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and led the implementation of public health guidance across San Francisco’s Homelessness Response System. In 2020, Ms. Schneider was appointed to serve as the Interim Director of the Strategy and External Affairs Team overseeing strategy, communications and legislative affairs as the Department transitioned from response to recovery.
Ms. Schneider served as the Chief of Staff for the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management that manages the City and County’s Emergency Planning, Response and Services including the 911 dispatch center. Prior to joining the City and County of San Francisco, Ms. Schneider held various positions in the private and non-profit sectors leading strategic planning, policy, and partnerships, communications and operations for organizations addressing the issues of human rights, climate, health and financial justice.
Ms. Schneider holds an M.A in Public Administration from the University of San Francisco and a B.A in International Studies and English from the University of Utah. In 2019 she graduated Harvard’s National Preparedness Leadership Initiative, an executive education program in Crisis Management. Dylan currently serves in a volunteer capacity on the University of San Francisco Master of Public Administration Advisory Board and the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Bay Area Chapter. When she’s not working, she enjoys embarking on adventures, crafting, traveling and reading with her cat.