Our Team

David’s 35 years in state government give him a unique understanding of policy, politics, state budget issues, and the inner

As former Chief Deputy Executive Director at Covered California, Undersecretary and Deputy Secretary at the Health and Human Services Agency,

Having previously served as Deputy Director for Healthcare Delivery Systems at the California Department of Health Care Services, and Chief

A recognized political, policy strategist, advocate and executive in California for over two decades, bringing unique insight and practical experience

Dr. Lang is a nationally recognized expert and advocate on the health care delivery system, and the value of primary

Ms. Stanley-Salazar, M.P.H. began her career in the substance abuse field at Behavioral Health Services in Torrance, California, as the

Sara brings expertise in policy, strategy, advocacy and data analytics, and carries a long-term passion for improving health equity outcomes

Having previously served as Deputy Director for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders at the California Department of Health Care

David Quackenbush is a seasoned, nonprofit executive with nearly 20 years of a successful track record advocating for health care

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

As a former health plan executive and state regulator, Lora brings with her nearly two decades of experience and expertise

Zachary is currently the Economic Policy Advisor for the Oregon Health Authority and a member of the CalHPS team. As

Tara is a policy and research consultant based in Washington, DC. Over the past five years, Tara has worked on

Diana is a doctoral student in the School of Education at UC Davis, her emphasis area is in School Organization

Konrad has a BA in Economics from the University of California, Davis. Presently, he is working towards his PhD in

Liz completes her Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Sacramento Spring 2021. She also holds a Master

Justin Yoo is currently a graduate student at UC Berkeley pursuing a joint Master of Public Policy (MPP) and Master

As the former Director of the California Department of Managed Health Care, Brent provided pivotal leadership in the implementation of