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.
State Representative, North Carolina
Representative Maria Cervania was sworn in as North Carolina State Representative for District 41 in January 2023. She became one of two first-ever Asian American women elected to the North Carolina General Assembly and the first Filipino American elected in the state. Maria serves on the House Oversight and Reform, Appropriations, Appropriations—Health & Human Services, Health, Energy & Public Utilities, and Select Education Reform Committees.
An epidemiologist/biostatistician and a public health professional, she has held a variety of roles, including in Department of Family and Child Protective Services in Texas. She worked in crisis management during the early HIV/AIDS epidemic, the Chicago Heat Wave, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and the H1N1 Influenza (Avian Flu) and COVID-19 pandemics.
Maria has devoted her life to public service and pledges to uphold the health, well-being, and highest quality of life for all people in North Carolina from now into the future.