Emily Mc Pherson
About Emily Mc Pherson
Emily McPherson is a Program Lead at Mathematica, specializing in health economics and program evaluation. She holds a Master's degree from The Johns Hopkins University and has extensive experience in health policy research and stakeholder engagement.
Work at Mathematica
Emily Mc Pherson has served as a Program Lead at Mathematica since 2015. In this role, she initiates and maintains stakeholder contacts to facilitate the effective implementation of strategic priorities. She monitors and evaluates data from Medicaid programs to ensure compliance with Federal guidelines. Additionally, she develops technical specifications for new initiatives and systems, ensuring they meet user requirements and produce desired outcomes. Emily communicates findings and outcomes through various modalities, including documents, presentations, and dashboards, to both internal and external audiences.
Education and Expertise
Emily Mc Pherson holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Applied Economics with a concentration in Health Economics from The Johns Hopkins University. She also achieved a Certificat d'Etudes Politiques from Sciences Po Grenoble. Her undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and French from The University of British Columbia. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in economic analysis and health policy.
Background
Emily Mc Pherson has a diverse professional background in health economics and research. She worked as a Health Economist at BC Cancer Agency from 2013 to 2015, focusing on applied research in cancer control. Prior to that, she held various positions, including Research Associate at AcademyHealth and Research Fellow at the Robert H. Smith School of Business. Her early career included an internship at the American Enterprise Institute and a consultancy role at the Frontier Centre for Public Policy.
Previous Experience
Before her current position at Mathematica, Emily Mc Pherson gained extensive experience in health research and policy. She worked as a Research Associate at AcademyHealth from 2007 to 2010, where she contributed to knowledge translation efforts. She also served as a Research Fellow at the Center for Health Information and Decision Systems at the Robert H. Smith School of Business from 2011 to 2013. Her early career included an internship in health policy studies and a consultancy role, providing her with a broad perspective on health-related issues.