Experience

Urban Institute

• United States
• Research Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Non-Resident Fellow, Health Policy Center

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  Dr. Taylor is currently collaborating with Urban Institute researchers on a number of topics, including analyses of racial disparities in screening and treatment practices for parents with substance use disorder, management of neonatal abstinence syndrome at hospitals in California, prevention and early detection of mental and behavioral health problems among adolescents and young adults. Dr. Taylor is currently collaborating with Urban Institute researchers on a number of topics, including analyses of racial disparities in screening and treatment practices for parents with substance use disorder, management of neonatal abstinence syndrome at hospitals in California, prevention and early detection of mental and behavioral health problems among adolescents and young adults.



Anka Consulting LLC

• Silver Spring, MD

• Managing Principal

  • Jul 2016 - Present

  I am a health policy, clinical care and public health subject matter expert with the ability to translate complex policy and provide strategic planning to ensure positive outcomes on the ground. My consulting practice focuses on expanding access to integrated primary care and behavioral health services, particularly substance use disorder services. I work with organizations to develop policy and programmatic means to cost-effectively improve health outcomes. My diverse background and skill set including pediatric and adolescent care, executive management, strategic planning, budget development, program implementation and strategic coalition building and grant making allows me to find creative solutions to finance and implement innovative care strategies. I have worked with Foundations, Hospital Associations, Advocacy and other health care organizations. Show less



ICmed, LLC

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Population Health

  • Mar 2017 - Oct 2018

  Digital Health company, ICmed LLC has developed a family social health platform that allows users to stay informed about the health of those they care about and learn from their own personal and family health history. Digital Health company, ICmed LLC has developed a family social health platform that allows users to stay informed about the health of those they care about and learn from their own personal and family health history.



Open Society Foundations

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, National Drug Addiction Treatment and Harm Reduction Program

  • 2010 - Jun 2016

  Led program (annual budget: $5MM) focused on impacting federal and state level policy and programs to ensure health care reform (ACA) rules and regulations include comprehensive, integrated behavioral health services and increased access to addiction treatment services. Performed health care policy and budget analysis; federal, state and local coalition building; and grantmaking. Identified specific opportunities for health care coverage expansion, as well as risks and mitigation strategies for health care providers to minimize erosion of access to healthcare. Supervise and mentor the Drug Policy Program’s Coordinator and Associate. - Prioritized the assessment, funding and support of pilot programs that provide cost-effective addiction services within an integrated health care system. - Initiated RFP and selected six state coalitions of government and non-profit social service and advocacy partners to develop community-based alternatives to incarceration for those with substance use disorders. - Expanded funding and reach of program portfolio: doubled national advocacy funding from $2.2MM to $5MM and improved access to care for those involved in the justice system. - Engaged Medicaid insurers and new health care system partners in substance use disorder services advocacy to increase support for comprehensive behavioral health services. - Provided in-depth technical knowledge of the Affordable Care Act to grantees to support efforts to improve health and decrease client entry into the criminal justice system. - Co-managed a three-year, $10MM, nine-state demonstration project to increase access to, and sustainable funding for, high quality addiction treatment by changing public opinion.  Show less



Open Society Institute-Baltimore

• Director, Tackling Drug Addiction Program

  • Oct 2007 - Jul 2010

  Oversaw a $2.8MM grant budget aimed at increasing sustainable funding for addiction treatment for uninsured and underinsured residents of Baltimore City in 2009. Analyzed national and state health care legislation and policies. Provided management and institutional development consulting to the Baltimore City substance abuse authority and other grantees to increase capacity, efficiency and quality of care. Worked one-on-one with heads of grantee organizations to develop their leadership and management skills. - Spearheaded a project to integrate screening and integration of substance use disorder care into primary care by training and utilizing existing staff and resources in all of the Baltimore Community Health Centers.  -Grantee successfully implemented new screening and referral guidelines in four Baltimore clinics; the initiative was subsequently expanded statewide. - Developed education and advocacy programs focused on reframing addiction as a disease requiring treatment rather than incarceration; raised public awareness through articles, speeches, op-eds and other media outlets. - Served on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Technical Consultation Group for National Outcomes Measures initiative on Addiction Treatment Access and Capacity. Show less



Baltimore City Health Department

• Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Deputy Health Commissioner

  • Jan 2006 - Oct 2007

  Led the Clinical Service, Maternal Child Health, and Chronic Disease Prevention Divisions; supervised the entire department in the Health Commissioner’s absence. Developed five-year strategic plan with staffing and budgeting models; performance was measured against administrative and programmatic outcomes. Served as health department liaison for community-based and other non-profit organizations. Managed senior staff. - Crafted policy papers and legislative requests for the city, state and federal legislatures. - Led and managed the provision of child and adult health care services to the uninsured. - Initiated media contact and responded to media inquiries; frequently appeared on local TV and radio to discuss new initiatives and public health concerns. Assistant Commissioner of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (2006 – 2007) Led the Chronic Disease Division, which included strategy and budget development for the following programs: Tuberculosis Prevention, HIV/STD Prevention, Ryan White Emergency Care Act Title I Grant Administrative and Quality Care Offices, Acute Communicable Disease, Needle Exchange, Clinical Laboratory, Cigarette Restitution and Chronic Disease Prevention. Collaborated with community-based organizations and private foundations to increase the provision of health services to vulnerable populations. Monitored budget and staffing. - Instituted a Disparities Initiative that used evidence-based interventions to decrease cardiovascular disparities. - Formulated and led the implementation of performance data measures designed to ensure effectiveness of city interventions. Oversaw use of collected data to improve patient and program outcomes and reduce costs. Show less



Office of Senator Paul S. Sarbanes (MD) Jan. 2004- Jan. 2006

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Health and Social Policy Legislative Assistant

  • Jan 2004 - Dec 2006

  Advised the Senator and addressed constituent concerns about legislation relevant to Social Security, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Aging, Pharmaceuticals, Medicare, Medicaid and other health care policy and women’s issues; emphasized real-life impact of policy on clinical care. Supervised a legislative correspondent. - Coordinated legislative briefings to educate housing and health staff on the needs of underserved populations. - Researched and helped draft Senator Sarbanes’ Access to Vision Care legislation Show less



Metropolitan DC Coalition for Reach out and Read

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Founder; Executive Director; Boardmember

  • Jun 2001 - Dec 2003

  Created a citywide literacy coalition within 20 area clinics serving impoverished children and developed it into a thriving, independent non-profit that currently serves 26 clinics. Supervised AmeriCorps volunteers. -Procured over $200K in grant money, as well as funding and recognition from First Lady Laura Bush. - Recognized with the Mayor's Community Service Award for efforts to improve literacy in Washington, DC. - Appeared on cable TV in interview with former Education Secretary Ron Page about the coalition and the importance of literacy to improved health. Show less



Born to Read Book Program

• Washington DC

• Founder

  • Oct 1998 - Dec 2003

  • Developed distribution system to deliver books to local clinics in an effort to increase literacy • Applied for and received, grants exceeding $15,000 to procure culturally appropriate children's books • Recruited and supervised volunteer readers and the individual who purchased books • Developed distribution system to deliver books to local clinics in an effort to increase literacy • Applied for and received, grants exceeding $15,000 to procure culturally appropriate children's books • Recruited and supervised volunteer readers and the individual who purchased books



Unity Health Care; Upper Cardozo Clinic

• Washington DC

• Co-Director of Pediatrics; Pediatric Physician; Adolescent Physician

  • Jul 1998 - Jun 2002

  Provided bilingual pediatric healthcare at clinic for uninsured and Medicaid recipients and advocated for other life necessities, including affordable housing, improved educational opportunities and specialty appointments. Supervised pediatric clinic staff including fellow health care providers, medical assistants, medical students, nurses, residents and front desk staff. Mentored and trained residents and medical students. - Co-developed and staffed Adolescent Clinic providing mental health and wellness services. - Appeared on 60 Minutes to discuss role as a clinician working for vulnerable populations and what needs to be done politically and programmatically to increase access to care and improve outcomes. Show less