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.
Assistant Health Director, Preventive Health, Mecklenburg County Health Department
Chaquetta Johnson, DNP, MPH, WHNP-BC, is Assistant Health Director for Preventive Health at Mecklenburg County Health Department in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mecklenburg County is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation in terms of population and diversity. Her division includes school health, HIV/STI/Hepatitis programming, and environmental health services. She is a board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner with more than 20 years of combined experience in nursing, public health and health care administration.
Prior to joining Mecklenburg County, Chaquetta worked with the Louisiana Department of Health in several roles on the state and regional levels, including Deputy Director of the Louisiana HIV/STI/Hepatitis Program, Director of the Louisiana Immunization Program, and Interim Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Louisiana Office of Public Health. She holds master’s degrees in public health and nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at Vanderbilt University.