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.
Dr. Sarah D. Rozenblum is a Postdoctoral Associate at Cornell University’s Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, a health policy researcher with the World Health Organization, and an incoming Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Political Science at Marquette University. Her research examines how health and social policies are designed within the executive and legislative branches of government in the U.S. and other high-income countries, with a focus on improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations. She also explores how policymakers mobilize scientific expertise and institutions in policy development and implementation. At Cornell, she is engaged in several research projects on U.S. states’ child tax credit policies, examining how policy design can exacerbate or reduce disparities among marginalized communities.
She received a dual Ph.D. in Political Science and Public Health from the University of Michigan in 2023 and a Master’s degree in Public Affairs from Sciences Po Paris in 2015. Before beginning her doctoral studies, she worked in both the public and private sectors in France.
March 2025