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.
Supporting networks of state officials, advocates, and others aiming to invest in and transform primary care.
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 provide 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.
Upcoming and past 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.
Acting Rural Health Director, New Mexico Health Care Authority
Elisa Wrede serves as Acting Rural Health Director for the New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA), leading statewide efforts to improve access and strengthen health care sustainability across rural, frontier, and Tribal communities. She oversees New Mexico’s Rural Health Transformation Program, including initiatives focused on workforce development, provider stability, community-led innovation, and lasting system change.
As HCA’s Strategic Planning Director, Elisa worked across the agency to strengthen planning, performance measurement, and coordination around shared priorities. As Primary Care Innovations Manager, she led the design and launch of the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund and led the New Mexico Primary Care Council. Across these roles, her work has included strategic planning, program development, community organizing, and building partnerships across government, health care, and community organizations.
Elisa is especially interested in turning policy ideas into practical solutions. She believes the strongest programs and policies are shaped in partnership with people with lived experience.