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.
Lisa Sementilli has worked in health care policy, workforce development, and trauma-informed social services in Connecticut and Washington, DC. Her passion is with program and outcome evaluations along with stakeholder engagement. She serves as a Lead Planning Analyst at the CT Office of Health Strategy.
Prior to her tenure at OHS, Lisa worked for the Connecticut General Assembly, as Deputy Director for the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness and with the Department of Social Services to enhance and expand the HUSKY program.
A first generation American, Lisa is an avid consumer of strategic communications: where storytelling, design and cognitive science meet. She earned a master’s degree in Public Policy from the George Washington University and is a master gardener, zumba dancer, yogi, and aspiring poet.
April 2025