Marlaina Freisthler
About Marlaina Freisthler
Marlaina Freisthler is a Senior Privacy Specialist at CoverMyMeds, where she focuses on privacy compliance and data de-identification. She holds a Master of Public Health and is pursuing a PhD in Environmental Health at The George Washington University.
Work at CoverMyMeds
Marlaina Freisthler currently serves as a Senior Privacy Specialist at CoverMyMeds, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for managing breach determination and notification processes in compliance with HIPAA and applicable state regulations. She also conducts privacy compliance monitoring activities in collaboration with compliance teams. Additionally, she leads the data de-identification compliance program, facilitating statistical opinions from de-identification analytics teams. Marlaina provides privacy by design consulting services to various teams across multiple business units, ensuring that privacy requirements are integrated into business practices.
Education and Expertise
Marlaina Freisthler has an extensive educational background in public health and law. She earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) with a focus on Biostatistics from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, completing her studies from 2014 to 2019. She also holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Law, which she obtained between 2001 and 2004. Currently, she is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Health at The George Washington University, with an expected completion in 2024. Her diverse educational experiences contribute to her expertise in privacy compliance and legal matters.
Background
Marlaina Freisthler has a multifaceted professional background that spans healthcare, law, and public health. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Legal Regulatory Specialist at CoverMyMeds from 2021 to 2022. Her legal experience includes positions as an Associate Attorney at Millikin & Fitton Law Firm and Frost Brown Todd, as well as a Staff Attorney at the Ohio Twelfth District Court of Appeals. In the healthcare sector, she worked as a Registered Respiratory Therapist at several medical centers, including Gulf Coast Medical Center and Bay Medical Center, from 2011 to 2017. This combination of legal and healthcare experience informs her current work in privacy compliance.
Achievements
Marlaina Freisthler has contributed to various initiatives throughout her career. As a Graduate Research Assistant at The George Washington University, she engaged in research activities that supported public health initiatives. Her role as a Biostatistics Intern at the Ministry of Health in Israel allowed her to apply her statistical skills in a real-world setting. Additionally, her work in leading the data de-identification compliance program at CoverMyMeds demonstrates her commitment to ensuring privacy standards are met within the organization. Marlaina's diverse roles reflect her dedication to advancing privacy and compliance in healthcare.