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Our Team

David Panush

David Panush

President

David’s 35 years in state government give him a unique understanding of policy, politics, state budget issues, and the inner workings of the legislative process. As a senior level executive at Covered California, and a veteran legislative consultant to five State Senate Leaders, David knows how the Capitol works, and how to be a catalyst for change.

David Maxwell-Jolly

David Maxwell-Jolly

Senior Advisor

As former Chief Deputy Executive Director at Covered California, Undersecretary and Deputy Secretary at the Health and Human Services Agency, and Director of the Department of Health Care Services, David understands how state government works.

Jane Ogle

Jane Ogle

Senior Advisor

Having previously served as Deputy Director for Healthcare Delivery Systems at the California Department of Health Care Services, and Chief Operating Officer of Santa Clara Family Health Plan, Jane is a recognized expert on Medi-Cal Managed Care and Medicare policy.

Jeanne Cain

Jeanne Cain

Senior Advisor

A recognized political, policy strategist, advocate and executive in California for over two decades, bringing unique insight and practical experience from the public and private sectors.

Lance Lang, MD, FAAFP

Lance Lang, MD, FAAFP

Senior Medical Advisor

Dr. Lang is a nationally recognized expert and advocate on the health care delivery system, and the value of primary care, integration and coordination. He is also on the Board of Directors for the National Quality Forum and holds an appointment Clinical Professor of Family and Community Medicine at UCSF.

Elizabeth Stanley-Salazar, RN, MPH

Elizabeth Stanley-Salazar, RN, MPH

Senior Advisor

Ms. Stanley-Salazar, M.P.H. began her career in the substance abuse field at Behavioral Health Services in Torrance, California, as the Vice-President of Alcohol Services and Administrator of Redgate Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Karen Baylor

Dr. Karen Baylor

Senior Advisor

Having previously served as Deputy Director for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders at the California Department of Health Care Services, and Behavioral Health Administrator for San Luis Obispo, Karen is a recognized expert on Medi-Cal Behavioral Health.

Uma K. Zykofsky, LCSW

Senior Advisor

Having previously served as Deputy Director for Health Services in Sacramento County and as its Behavioral Health Director.

Darren Xanthos

Senior Advisor

Darren is a highly experienced healthcare professional specializing in serving vulnerable populations.

Andi Fletcher

Andi Fletcher

Senior Advisor

Andi is a nationally recognized expert in program, policy and fund development.

Gretchen Schroeder, MPH

Senior Advisor

Gretchen is a community health strategist with experience in public health policy, program implementation and management, and systems change.

Zachary Goldman

Zachary Goldman

Policy & Research Director

Zachary is currently the Economic Policy Advisor for the Oregon Health Authority and a member of the CalHPS team. As a former Senior Policy Specialist at Covered California, Zachary is an expert in many aspects of health economics and health policy, including data analytics.

Liz Benton

Liz Benton

Researcher

Liz completes her Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Sacramento Spring 2021. She also holds a Master of Arts in Psychology from San Diego State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from William Jessup University. Liz brings together direct service and health policy research experience.

Cassie

Cassie Call

Project Coordinator

Cassie holds a Master of Science in Community Health Promotion from the University of Arkansas.

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Spencer Lively

Policy Fellow

Spencer is a 2nd year Master of Public Policy student at UC Berkeley.

Kimberley Tsang

Project Coordinator /Reseacher

Kimberley is a 2nd year graduate student pursuing her Master's of Public Health concentrating in Health Policy and Leadership at the University of San Francisco.