Policy Analyst Project Coordinator
Resume:
Andrew Morris
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Summary
Experienced Policy Analyst and Advisor with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Strong professional skilled in Negotiation, Nonprofit Organizations, Analytical Skills, Regulation Writing and Analysis, Legislative Language Writing and Analysis, Medicare, Medicaid, Integrated Community Living, Disability and Aging Public Policy Issues, Disaster Preparedness and Recovery, and Government.
Education
Portland State University
MPH, Public Health (Management and Policy)
2002 - 2005
Corban University
BS, Psychology
1993 - 1997
Experience
Senior Policy Analyst, Contractor/Consultant
Administration for Community Living (ACL May 2022 – Present
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Drafted A-19 Legislative Proposals and background materials for fixes to existing legislation
Reviewed Project Officers work for statutory and regulatory citations for grantee audits and reviews
Drafted, reviewed, and edited guidance for the Administration on Disabilities
Advised the Deputy Commissioner for the Administration on Disabilities on policy issues
Worked with staff on the ID/DD Counts! data project (which I had started as an Administration for Community Living, United States Department of Health and Human Services full-time employee in 2015)
Worked with staff to plan the ID/DD Counts! 2022 Data Summit for November 2022
Worked on the post Data Summit strategic plan Roadmap to guide work until 2030
Worked as a liaison to other Health and Human Services agencies on behalf of ACL
Project Coordinator, Consultant
National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities Jan 2022 – Present
Lead National Community of Practice grant “Bridging Aging & Disability Networks”
Lead monthly meetings with grant Leadership Team
Met monthly with State grantees to determine grant progress and help determine technical assistance needs
Wrote Funding Opportunity Announcement for States to apply for Community of Practice
Presented at national conferences on the Community of Practice
Lead national in-person meeting of grantees
Wrote progress reports for the funding agency of the grant
Advised the CEO of the association on other issues related to the Developmental Disabilities and
Disabilities Rights Act of 2000 and corresponding regulation and guidance
Lead an association “Think Tank” on federal funding issues facing grantee members
Policy Analyst
Administration for Community Living (ACL) Sep 2011 - Feb 2020
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 9 years 5 months
Advised the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of the Administration on Disabilities on disability and health issues related to Medicaid, Long Term Services and Supports, Community Living, Health Reform, and related issues
•Coordinated and lead national workgroup to update national prevalence data for intellectual and developmental disability data
Coordinated and lead national workgroup to examine improvements for states and territories in health surveillance and status for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the lifespan
Examined current government data regarding the intellectual and developmental disability data population and the impact to the ACL disability and aging programs
Drafted and oversaw publications of final regulations for the Developmental Disabilities and Bill of Assistance Act of 2000 (DD Act)
Developed new funding formula for the DD Act formula grant programs
Met with stakeholders regarding disability issues
Responded to Congressional and Office of Management and Budget inquiries
Prepared Congressional budget justification documents
Reviewed regulations for agency clearance and responded on behalf of the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner
•Represented and spoke on behalf of the Commissioner at national conferences
•Participated on the policy development/strategy for the Administration for Community Living within HHS when it was first created in 2012
•Served on various HHS interagency committees such as the integration of Medicare and Medicaid dual eligible’s and development of National Alzheimer’s Plan
•Drafted guidance and program instructions for grantees
•Provided Technical Assistance to staff and grantees
•Considered to be a national expert on Durable Medical Equipment
Director of Government Relations Oct 2007 - Sep 2011
United Spinal Association 4 years
Provided information to Congress and federal agencies on disability and health care issues including the Affordable Care Act, Durable Medical Equipment, Medicare, Medicaid, health insurance coverage and access, budget and appropriations
Selected and gave input on legislative and public policy priorities for the association
Determined impact of legislation for association constituents and strategized action taken on legislation
Served as a member of the board of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
Served on the steering committee of the Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid (ITEM) Coalition
Provided tools to association members to participate in the legislative process
Contributed to the development of the public policy committee operated by the board of directors
Actively participated with numerous national coalitions to advocate on a variety of legislative and regulatory proposals
Lead successful advocacy effort with national coalitions to achieve consensus on legislative solutions for the durable medical equipment competitive bidding program
Served as a co-chair for the Long-Term Services and Supports Task Force with the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
Reviewed grants for federal agencies
Participated in the Food and Drug Administration workgroup for reauthorization of the Medical Device User Fee Act
Public Policy Liaison Jan 2007 - Oct 2007
Lutheran Services in America 10 months
Lead the public policy effort of the Disability Network, which was a conduit for association members to become more active in public policy
Provided information to Congress and the Administration on disability and health care issues with a focus on Medicaid, and budget and on appropriation issues with a health care focus
Wrote position briefs on public health issues such as home and community-based services, Medicaid, children’s health insurance
Analyzed the impact of proposed Medicaid laws and regulations and their impact to association membership
Actively participated and lead efforts within national coalitions to encourage Home and Community Based Services
Developed grassroots activities for the Disability Network
Public Policy Liaison Aug 2002 - Dec 2006
Oregon Health and Science University 4 years 5 months
Educated state policy makers on disability, health care, and budget issues
Successfully restored over $4 million dollars in proposed budget cuts by the state to the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center
Participated in state coalitions dealing with disability and health care issues
Created and lead an internal legislative interest group within the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center that center administration could use as go to people for advice on public policy issues
Advised the Director and Associate Director of the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center on legislative issues including disabilities, health care, and state budget appropriations
Advised on public policy curriculum development for the Leadership Education in Neurological Development graduate students
Instructed graduate students on public policy and how to be an effective advocate
Advised OHSU leadership on positions of proposed legislation
Activated grassroots organizations to support the state budget for the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center
Wrote sections of grant applications pertaining to public policy Health Administration Trainee:
Provided guidance to Child Development and Rehabilitation Center staff on Congressional and state legislation
Acted as a resource to center staff and grassroots on successful effort for insurance coverage of medical foods for metabolic disorders
Received training in the clinic administration and operations
Received training in grant management
Participated on the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center’s Multi-Cultural Task Force
Participated on the strategic planning process for the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center
Policy Fellow
Association of University Centers on Disabilities June 2003 - Aug 2004
1 year 3 months
Oregon Health and Science University contracted my services to the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) in Silver Spring, Maryland
Educated Congressional members and staff on disability issues
Negotiated with Congressional committee staff on the formation of the Money Follows the Person legislation
Participated in several coalitions to educate, meet with, and brief Congress on disability, health care, and related issues
Created AUCD’s Medicaid work group to build the association’s presence on Medicaid legislation and regulatory issues
Worked with Government Affairs and association members to develop legislative agendas
Assisted in preparation of legislative reports on topics such as Medicare, Medicaid, health care
Wrote legislative action alerts for organizational members
Created and updated an internet resource center on Medicaid for use by association members
Conducted policy research and wrote analyses on legislation related to health care and disabilities for association members
Briefed AUCD’s Legislative Affairs Committee on pertinent issues to formulate plans of action
Organized and planned a conference to examine the Health Administration training curriculum for the association’s members
Developed a work group of association members to rewrite the Health Administration training curriculum for the association
Reviewed grants on behalf the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Committee Staff Dec 1998 - Aug 2002
Oregon State Legislature 3 years 9 months
Staffed Senate Health and Human Services Committee contacted potential witnesses
Performed legislative research on issue background
Provided analysis of proposed legislation
Answered questions from the public on progress of proposed legislation
Co-Administered the 2001 Speaker’s Task Force on Long Term Services and Support which resulted in full funding of long-term care facilities ranging from assisted living to adult foster homes
Staffed the Committee with oversight of Oregon’s 1115 Medicaid Waiver Application
Attended agency meetings on waiver preparation
Researched background on Medicaid waivers
Skills
Government Liaison • Public Policy • Administration • Social Services • Non-profits •
Facilitation
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