I’ve wanted to share this news for a while, but I had to wait until everything was made official. I recently accepted a promotion to the Health Care Eligibility and Access Division within the Department of Human Services. After seven years in Disability Services, I’ll be moving into a more advanced position with both policy and legislative responsibilities. My focus will primarily be on health care programs for kids and families, including Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare.
Of course, I’m thrilled to get this opportunity, although it probably won’t seem completely real until my start date (December 1). The upcoming legislative session promises to be challenging and I’m looking forward to getting a closer look at the process. The next few months are going to be crazy busy as I settle into my new role and familiarize myself with a complex and evolving set of policies. And any health care reforms that materialize at the federal level are likely to directly affect my work. I’ll get to play a small but meaningful role in ensuring hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans have access to affordable, quality health care.
I’m incredibly fortunate to live in a time and place that has given me the means to put my talents to use and achieve some measure of success. I’ll try to keep that thought close in the weeks and months ahead.
Dude that’s awesome!
I’m thrilled with this enormous sucess of yours. I feel that living such a meaningful life and being able to make a difference, esp. for kids, will make you happier than ever.
Gratitude is one of the best feelings or attitudes one can have. You feel thankful, but the people who need your help too.