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, Mississippi
Zakiya Summers is a servant leader, civil rights advocate, entrepreneur, wife, and mother of three sons. She was re-elected in 2023 to her second term as State Representative for House District 68. She is a member of the following committees: County Affairs, Drug Policy, Technology, Tourism, and Workforce Development. Her proudest achievement thus far is casting her vote to start the process of removing the old Mississippi Confederate Flag and replacing it with an inclusive one. She prioritizes access, equity, and justice in her policymaking work. Since being in office, Rep. Summers has also helped to garner more than $291 million in funds to local projects in the city of Jackson, Hinds and Rankin Counties and for Jackson State University (JSU) and Hinds Community College. Zakiya earned a BA in Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia and is pursuing a master’s in public policy and administration at JSU.