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 Senator, New Mexico
Natalie Figueroa was elected to the New Mexico Senate for Senate District 18 in 2024. She now serves on the Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee, as well as the Senate Education Committee.
Prior to being elected to the Senate, Natalie served as a State Representative for New Mexico House District 30 from 2018 to 2024. Natalie served on the House Education Committee and was Vice-Chair of the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee. She subsequently served as Vice-Chair of the Government, Elections & Indian Affairs Committee, and as a member of the Labor, Veteran’s & Military Affairs Committee, and finally as a member of Appropriations & Finance Committee.
Natalie received a BA in Spanish, with distinction, from Stanford University, and an MEd from UCLA. She has taught high school Spanish for 35 years in Los Angeles Unified School District, Glastonbury High School in Connecticut, and Albuquerque Public Schools. She has worked with teachers in training from the University of Connecticut and the University of New Mexico. She has served on the Board of the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Language. She is a past president of New Mexico Organization of Language Educators, and past president of Southwest Conference of Language Teachers. She has been married to Rafael Figueroa, a college adviser, for 36 years.