Staff

John is responsible for overall management of the organization and focuses particularly on external relations and the public policy aspects of our work.

Sharon is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of the Technical Assistance (TA) Program.

Polly responds to requests for information and publication orders, oversees accounts payable and receivable, and takes care of day-to-day office management.

Lily manages the development and implementation of Council communications.

Melissa is responsible for the development, design, implementation and improvement of infrastructure with the goal of creating the systems and efficiencies necessary to grow and enhance products to grantees and members.

Barbara directs the policy and advocacy activities for the National Council and coordinates the Council’s policy priorities with federal advocacy and governmental partners.

Sabrina keeps abreast of policy matters related to the National Council’s advocacy priorities, writes Policy Papers and other reports, and participates in meetings of the Policy Committee, SSI Task Force, Permanent Supportive Housing Working Group, and Respite Care Providers Network.

Elaine is responsible for overseeing all financial functions of the organization.

Claire is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of the Technical Assistance (TA) Program that provides expert, individualized responses to specific needs of Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) projects.

Juli supports training and education activities to enhance the expertise of individuals working in the health care for the homeless field.

Darlene facilitates develops initiatives to conduct research and apply scientific knowledge to HCH clinical practice and policy development.

Molly coordinates the involvement of HCH projects in research activities to facilitate improvement of homeless health care practice and policy.

Wade manages all aspects of the National Health Care for the Homeless Conference and Policy Symposium.

Eric facilitates the enrollment of children in shelters into Tennessee’s Medicaid waiver program, and promotes their utilization of EPSDT services.

Pat provides support to the staff, maintains our database, and assists in the day to day operations of the HCH Clinicians’ Network.

Morgan supports the administrative functions of the Council’s teams to enhance the expertise of staff and members in the delivery of TA and Training to our grantees.

As the Health Policy Organizer, Dan Rabbitt is responsible for representing the interests of the National Council in Washington, D.C., and is the primary staff to the Policy Committee and the National Consumer Advisory Board.

Victoria guides the Council’s Technical Assistance and Training Program.

Patrina assists in HCH research activities, including designing and analyzing a needs assessment for the national HCH community.

Katy conducts consumer-identified research, training, organizing, and support.