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.
Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Utah Department of Health and Human Services
Nune Phillips serves as the Assistant Deputy Commissioner at the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, where she supports leadership in advancing the vision that all Utahns have fair and equitable opportunities to be healthy and safe. By analyzing cross-sector policies and guiding department-wide strategy, Nune contributes to a broad array of organizational goals. Her portfolio as Senior Policy Advisor also includes providing strategic oversight for Utah’s Rural Health Transformation Program.
Nune’s leadership background includes roles as Director of the DHHS Office of Early Childhood and Assistant Director of the Office of Child Care at the Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS). Her professional journey began as a frontline eligibility specialist at DWS and includes advocacy for nutrition assistance access at the Center for Law and Social Policy in Washington, DC. Nune holds a Master of Public Policy, as well as a bachelor’s degree in political science and consumer and community studies from the University of Utah.