Alaya Martin, Mph
About Alaya Martin, Mph
Alaya Martin is a Health Policy Analyst with a Master of Public Health from the University of Michigan. She focuses on eliminating health inequities in Black/African American communities and conducts research to improve healthcare quality and outcomes.
Work at Mathematica
Alaya Martin has been employed at Mathematica as a Health Policy Analyst since 2020. In this role, she focuses on conducting research to assess the implementation and outcomes of healthcare programs across various levels, including community, state, and federal. Her work aims to improve healthcare quality and outcomes, particularly in addressing health inequities.
Education and Expertise
Alaya Martin holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from the University of Michigan School of Public Health, which she completed from 2017 to 2019. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Spelman College from 2013 to 2017. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in public health principles, policy analysis, and program evaluation.
Background
Alaya Martin graduated from William Henry Shaw High School in 2013. She has accumulated diverse experience in public health through various internships and positions, including roles at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Her work has primarily focused on health policy and community health education.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current position, Alaya Martin held several roles that enhanced her expertise in health policy and community health. She worked as an Associate at Avalere Health, focusing on health plans and providers, and served as a Community Health Educator for the Black Women's Wellness Project. Additionally, she was involved with the Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance as a Program Evaluation Intern.
Focus Areas
Alaya Martin is dedicated to eliminating health inequities in Black and African American communities, with a particular emphasis on maternal and child health as well as mental health. She applies social determinants of health to her work, aiming to address critical issues within the U.S. healthcare delivery system through policy and program evaluation.