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.
Katie Greene is a director at the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP), where she works on projects related to substance use and public health, including public health modernization and immunization. Prior to joining NASHP in April 2022, Katie worked as an assistant research director at the Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy and a program director for the National Governor’s Association (NGA), where she supported governors in the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic and co-led a joint health and public safety opioid response team. Previously, Katie served as senior policy advisor and associate director of the Office of Intergovernmental and Public Liaison at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and deputy director of Federal Relations for Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano. She holds an MPP from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs and a BA from Duke University.
September 2025