aaron chalek
Senior Policy Advisor at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
senior policy advisor
focused domestic health care policy analysis . operations/management experience mission-driven , fast-growing organizations.proven skill building relationship business executive state/federal public office . commitment national service community engagement .
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
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Greater Boston Area
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Senior Policy Advisor
Tufts Health Plan
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Watertown, Massachusetts
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Public Policy Manager
Massachusetts Health Policy Commission
Senior Policy Associate focused on health care cost trend analyses, and development/implementation of patient centered medical home (PCMH) state certification.
Senior Policy Associate
Massachusetts Health Policy Commission
Worked as part of the Commission's Cost Trends team, helping to plan and draft its first annual report on health care cost trends in the Commonwealth.
Boston, Massachusetts
Intern
City of Somerville
As a team of four, our group worked with the City of Somerville to explore alternative revenue-generation models and concepts for the city to consider. Our goal was to propose useable, tangible recommendations that not only enhance Somerville's short and long-term cash flow, but that are also in alignment with the city's emphasis on progressive growth, innovation, and citizen engagement.
Consultant (Heller MBA Program - Summer 2013 Team Consulting Project)
NEHI (f/k/a The New England Healthcare Institute)
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NEHI is a national health policy institute focused on how to enable innovation towards improving health care quality and lowering health care costs. My work projects included external foundation support research and development, medical simulation training research, and indicator-specific research for the organization's 2013 Healthy People Healthy Economy report card.
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Health Policy Intern
The Urban Institute
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Provided research on state-based implementation of Health Homes, as well as provisions in the ACA related to the enhanced use of community health workers.
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Intern - Health Policy Center
Disparities Action Network (DAN)
Assisted with efforts to organize a statewide coalition towards reducing health disparities in the Commonwealth through legislative advocacy and education. My work focused specifically on researching and developing disparities language related to Massachusetts’ 2012 payment reform legislation.
Boston, Massachusetts
Intern
Joint Committee on Public Health
Assisted office by doing research for MA health care payment reform legislation and general public health issues and hearings
Boston, MA
Intern
Office of US Senator John Kerry
Handled constituent case work related to health care questions and concerns, including issues with Medicare/Medicaid services and state-run health care insurance.
Intern
The Alliance for Business Leadership (f/k/a The Progressive Business Leaders Network - PBLN)
Helped manage daily operations of the organization, including long and short-term project planning, fundraising, and policy development. Duties also included coordination of bi-annual summits in Boston, MA and Washington, DC; collaborating with the Executive Director to develop relationships with complimentary organizations and outside partners to scale organization’s mission; assisting in budgetary formulation; managing website to keep content current and useful for both potential and current members, financial supporters, and partners; supporting sector-specific Working Group initiatives centered around healthcare/life sciences, energy, environment, education, housing, and economic development; and serving as a liaison to membership and business community at-large.
Director of Operations
United Teen Equality Center
Development Coordinator (AmeriCorps VISTA)
Master of Public Policy/ Master of Business Administration
Health Care
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Brandeis University, Heller - The Heller School for Social Policy and Management
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BA
International Relations/Government
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Clark University
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Global Youth Summit on the Future of Medicine
Served as a judge for the closing symposium of the 2016 Global Youth Summit at Brandeis University. Provided health care policy expertise on the panel, complementing the academic and medical perspectives of the other two judges.

Brandeis created the Global Youth Summit in 2013 to provide an academically rigorous summer program for a selective subset of dedicated students who are passionate about the prospect of future careers in medical science and health care. The students come from around the world (with more than 20 countries represented) for this week long session, leading to the previously mentioned culminating symposium. Among the topics that students explored during the week were advances in genomics, biotech and innovations in the area of medical technology, health care access, and global health and advocacy.
Judge
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
Boston's Future Leaders
Jessica Wilson
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        I hired Aaron as an AmeriCorps VISTA in fundraising capacity building at the United Teen Equality Center in December of 2006.  I was his supervisor in this role, and then later as the Development Associate and Building Campaign Coordinator. 

At UTEC Aaron helped to plan a major fundraising event, and raised well over $100,000 in grants, individual donations and in-kind gifts to support the organization’s programs. He was a key member of a diverse team at UTEC. 

Aaron’s greatest strengths are his perseverance and curiosity.  When encountering a new problem or situation, he has the ability to analyze it from all angles and make a determination on how to proceed effectively. 
I have continued to be in touch with Aaron in his new position.  He is in touch frequently to ask questions about fundraising techniques and get general advice.  His questions show that he is a dedicated employee who utilizes experience and research to deliver the best results for his organization.
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Director of Operations at Progressive Business Leaders Network
The Heller School Career Development Center
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MPP Heller Alumni and Students
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Clark University Health Professionals Network
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Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Boston (YNPN Boston)
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