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.
State Senator, Illinois
Graciela Guzmán (she/her/ella) serves as Senator for Illinois’ 20th District, representing communities across northwest Chicago. Her passion for health care and community is derived from her family’s early experiences immigrating to the United States to escape the Salvadoran Civil War. Before her election, Graciela organized policy campaigns around health care, child welfare, economic justice, and immigration. Most notably, she helped make Illinois the first state in the nation to expand health care coverage to low-income seniors regardless of their immigration status. She also led health care defense efforts at Protect Our Care Illinois and enrolled community members in the Affordable Care Act coverage. She has been a part of organizing efforts to support neighbors impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and organizing resources for newcomer immigrant families. She graduated from Grinnell College in 2011 with a degree in anthropology and sits on their Board of Trustees.