Laura Z Milazzo
Senior Project Manager at Government Resource Center- Claim this Profile
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Abigail Zona
Laura's empowering support and mentorship with me throughout the past few years has made a huge impact on my transition from undergrad to my professional work life. I worked with Laura when i was an intern at the Voinovich School my senior year of college. Working with Laura, I observed someone who was very passionate and knowledgeable, and gave the space to allow others to share their knowledge and experiences. 2 years later and I still am thinking of the lessons she taught me and applying them to my professional and personal life. Laura and I stay in touch from time to time to give each other life updates and discuss the importance of professional development. I highly recommend Laura as a leader, mentor, coworker and person!
Carrie Burggraf
When I think of a true collaborator and person who leads by example, Laura is top of mind. I worked with Laura at the Voinovich School for 5 years on community-based initiatives aimed to increase leadership skills, build local capacity, and create systems change. Not only is she a skilled project manager and a savvy problem-solver, she has an amazing knack for connecting people and ensuring authentic representation and participation from all involved. As a colleague, she was always generous with her time and knowledge, and I could count on her for new perspectives and creative ideas, genuine support, and a positive spirit. I feel fortunate to have worked alongside Laura and to count her as a friend. I know she will continue making invaluable contributions through her work and to any team she’s on.
Abigail Zona
Laura's empowering support and mentorship with me throughout the past few years has made a huge impact on my transition from undergrad to my professional work life. I worked with Laura when i was an intern at the Voinovich School my senior year of college. Working with Laura, I observed someone who was very passionate and knowledgeable, and gave the space to allow others to share their knowledge and experiences. 2 years later and I still am thinking of the lessons she taught me and applying them to my professional and personal life. Laura and I stay in touch from time to time to give each other life updates and discuss the importance of professional development. I highly recommend Laura as a leader, mentor, coworker and person!
Carrie Burggraf
When I think of a true collaborator and person who leads by example, Laura is top of mind. I worked with Laura at the Voinovich School for 5 years on community-based initiatives aimed to increase leadership skills, build local capacity, and create systems change. Not only is she a skilled project manager and a savvy problem-solver, she has an amazing knack for connecting people and ensuring authentic representation and participation from all involved. As a colleague, she was always generous with her time and knowledge, and I could count on her for new perspectives and creative ideas, genuine support, and a positive spirit. I feel fortunate to have worked alongside Laura and to count her as a friend. I know she will continue making invaluable contributions through her work and to any team she’s on.
Abigail Zona
Laura's empowering support and mentorship with me throughout the past few years has made a huge impact on my transition from undergrad to my professional work life. I worked with Laura when i was an intern at the Voinovich School my senior year of college. Working with Laura, I observed someone who was very passionate and knowledgeable, and gave the space to allow others to share their knowledge and experiences. 2 years later and I still am thinking of the lessons she taught me and applying them to my professional and personal life. Laura and I stay in touch from time to time to give each other life updates and discuss the importance of professional development. I highly recommend Laura as a leader, mentor, coworker and person!
Carrie Burggraf
When I think of a true collaborator and person who leads by example, Laura is top of mind. I worked with Laura at the Voinovich School for 5 years on community-based initiatives aimed to increase leadership skills, build local capacity, and create systems change. Not only is she a skilled project manager and a savvy problem-solver, she has an amazing knack for connecting people and ensuring authentic representation and participation from all involved. As a colleague, she was always generous with her time and knowledge, and I could count on her for new perspectives and creative ideas, genuine support, and a positive spirit. I feel fortunate to have worked alongside Laura and to count her as a friend. I know she will continue making invaluable contributions through her work and to any team she’s on.
Abigail Zona
Laura's empowering support and mentorship with me throughout the past few years has made a huge impact on my transition from undergrad to my professional work life. I worked with Laura when i was an intern at the Voinovich School my senior year of college. Working with Laura, I observed someone who was very passionate and knowledgeable, and gave the space to allow others to share their knowledge and experiences. 2 years later and I still am thinking of the lessons she taught me and applying them to my professional and personal life. Laura and I stay in touch from time to time to give each other life updates and discuss the importance of professional development. I highly recommend Laura as a leader, mentor, coworker and person!
Carrie Burggraf
When I think of a true collaborator and person who leads by example, Laura is top of mind. I worked with Laura at the Voinovich School for 5 years on community-based initiatives aimed to increase leadership skills, build local capacity, and create systems change. Not only is she a skilled project manager and a savvy problem-solver, she has an amazing knack for connecting people and ensuring authentic representation and participation from all involved. As a colleague, she was always generous with her time and knowledge, and I could count on her for new perspectives and creative ideas, genuine support, and a positive spirit. I feel fortunate to have worked alongside Laura and to count her as a friend. I know she will continue making invaluable contributions through her work and to any team she’s on.
Credentials
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Strategic Doing Practitioner
University of North AlabamaSep, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Government Resource Center
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United States
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Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Project Manager
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May 2023 - Present
Guiding Q: What would it look like to improve the health of all Ohioans? Guiding Q: What would it look like to improve the health of all Ohioans?
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Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service at Ohio University
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Research Manager - Infrastructure Development & Learning Convener
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2016 - Apr 2023
GUIDING Q: What would it look like for rural & Appalachian Ohio community organizations & behavioral health boards to grow their prevention capacity & obtain grant-funded support to address local problems?
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Project Manager - Evaluation & Facilitation
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2006 - 2016
GUIDING Q: What would it look like to use evaluations with mixed methodologies to strengthen statewide health policy efforts & improve outcomes in philanthropic grantmaking?
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Research Associate - Training & Development
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Jul 2003 - 2006
GUIDING Q: What could happen if a multidisciplinary applied research team specializing in qualitative & quantitative research methods trained & developed local government leaders in the Appalachian Ohio region?
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Social Science Research Analyst
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1995 - 2002
GUIDING Q: What would it look like to shift Medicare providers away from a focus on death outcomes to a continuous quality approach; to offer Medicare beneficiaries choices; & to advocate for prescription drug benefits? FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROJECT OFFICER +Led negotiations of task-order contract to secure health policy research firms to bid out projects. +Oversaw contract to collect HEDIS measures for managed care plan comparison by Medicare beneficiaries. +Restructured… Show more GUIDING Q: What would it look like to shift Medicare providers away from a focus on death outcomes to a continuous quality approach; to offer Medicare beneficiaries choices; & to advocate for prescription drug benefits? FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROJECT OFFICER +Led negotiations of task-order contract to secure health policy research firms to bid out projects. +Oversaw contract to collect HEDIS measures for managed care plan comparison by Medicare beneficiaries. +Restructured contracts with state quality improvement organizations to monitor health quality metrics. HEALTH POLICY ANALYST +Federally, developed policy briefing materials & chartbooks (health spending trends & outcomes) for Administrators/Directors, which eventually led to passage of Medicare Part D (prescription drug benefit). +Senior analyst for agency’s strategic plan under Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). +Began environmental scanning initiative to identify emerging trends in health care delivery. Show less GUIDING Q: What would it look like to shift Medicare providers away from a focus on death outcomes to a continuous quality approach; to offer Medicare beneficiaries choices; & to advocate for prescription drug benefits? FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROJECT OFFICER +Led negotiations of task-order contract to secure health policy research firms to bid out projects. +Oversaw contract to collect HEDIS measures for managed care plan comparison by Medicare beneficiaries. +Restructured… Show more GUIDING Q: What would it look like to shift Medicare providers away from a focus on death outcomes to a continuous quality approach; to offer Medicare beneficiaries choices; & to advocate for prescription drug benefits? FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROJECT OFFICER +Led negotiations of task-order contract to secure health policy research firms to bid out projects. +Oversaw contract to collect HEDIS measures for managed care plan comparison by Medicare beneficiaries. +Restructured contracts with state quality improvement organizations to monitor health quality metrics. HEALTH POLICY ANALYST +Federally, developed policy briefing materials & chartbooks (health spending trends & outcomes) for Administrators/Directors, which eventually led to passage of Medicare Part D (prescription drug benefit). +Senior analyst for agency’s strategic plan under Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). +Began environmental scanning initiative to identify emerging trends in health care delivery. Show less
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Education
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The University of Kansas
Master’s Degree, Sociology -
The University of Kansas
Bachelor’s Degree, Sociology
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