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.
Behavioral Health and Public Health Policy Advisor, King County Executive Office
Liz Arjun, MPH, MSW is the Behavioral Health and Public Health Policy for King County Executive Girmay Zahilay. Liz is a senior health policy and systems leader and longtime health advocate with more than 20 years of experience advancing equitable health coverage and services for children, low-income individuals, and communities facing complex medical, behavioral, and social needs. She joined the Executive’s policy team from Health Management Associates, where she consulted with states and federal agencies, foundations and community-based organizations on large-scale health system transformation, legislative and regulatory policy, and multi-stakeholder initiatives focused on access, affordability, behavioral health integration, and whole-person care. Across roles in advocacy and research organizations, local and federal government, and consulting, Liz has worked closely with vulnerable populations and the organizations that serve them, translating lived experience and community priorities into actionable policy and program design. She is recognized for her ability to lead inclusive public processes, build consensus across diverse stakeholders, and deliver clear, practical recommendations to policymakers and community members. She began her career at the Children’s Alliance where she managed a statewide coalition of 40+ organizations on children’s health that resulted in the passage of what is now Apple Health for Kids, providing health coverage to all children in Washington. Outside of work, she spends time attending her two teenage sons’ sporting events, trying not to embarrass them too much with her lack of sports knowledge.