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.
State Representative, Georgia
Michelle Au, MD, MPH, is a member of the Georgia House of Representative serving Georgia’s 50th House District. Michelle also works in Atlanta as an anesthesiologist. She received her medical degree at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and stayed on in New York City for residency training in both pediatrics and anesthesiology. She also holds a master’s degree in public health from Columbia University.
In addition to her clinical work, Michelle is public speaker, a published writer (her work has appeared in The Washington Post, The New York Times, The L.A. Times, The Boston Globe, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Atlantic, and Slate, among others), the author of a medical memoir, and a cartoonist. Her interests include enhancing quality health care access, improving public health communication, and focusing on social equity as a key determinant of community health.
Michelle served as a member of the Georgia State Senate from 2021 through 2023, where she was proud to be the first Asian woman elected to that body.