Raquel Pena
About Raquel Pena
Raquel Pena serves as the Director of the Dual Eligible Initiative at EmblemHealth, where she has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in healthcare management and policy analysis, she previously held various roles at MAXIMUS over a span of 16 years.
Work at EmblemHealth
Raquel Pena serves as the Director of the Dual Eligible Initiative at EmblemHealth. She has held this position since 2020, focusing on coordinating care for individuals who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. Her role involves managing initiatives that enhance the healthcare experience for dual-eligible individuals. EmblemHealth is a leading health insurance provider in New York, and her work contributes to the organization’s mission of improving healthcare access and quality.
Previous Experience at MAXIMUS
Prior to her current role, Raquel Pena worked at MAXIMUS for a total of 12 years in various capacities. She started as a Community Relations Manager from 2004 to 2006, then served as a Senior Operations Manager from 2007 to 2010. Following this, she worked as a Deputy Project Manager from 2010 to 2016, and finally as a Project Director from 2016 to 2020. Her diverse roles at MAXIMUS provided her with extensive experience in project management and community engagement.
Education and Expertise
Raquel Pena holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Baruch College, where she studied from 2002 to 2003. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing from Fordham University, completing her degree from 1991 to 1995. Her educational background supports her expertise in policy analysis, change management, and business process improvement, which are essential for her work in healthcare management.
Background in Government Contracting
Raquel Pena has a background in government contracting, which includes experience in securing and managing contracts with government entities. This experience is significant for her roles in healthcare, where navigating government regulations and policies is crucial. Her work in this area has contributed to her understanding of the complexities involved in healthcare management and the importance of compliance.