Rachael Porter
About Rachael Porter
Rachael Porter is the Vice President of Business Development at Maximus, with extensive experience in healthcare policy and operations.
Vice President of Business Development at Maximus
Rachael Porter currently serves as the Vice President of Business Development at Maximus, a role she has held since 2023. In this position, she works out of Denver, Colorado, United States, where she leverages her extensive experience in business development, policy and procedure development, and operational management. Her focus includes supporting community-based Medicaid initiatives and expanding Maximus' reach to serve diverse populations nationwide. Rachael's expertise is critical in advancing the company's strategic goals to deliver high-quality healthcare services.
Owner at Colorado Care Consulting
Rachael Porter was the Owner of Colorado Care Consulting from 2022 to 2023, where she spent nine months managing and leading various consulting projects. Based in Denver, Colorado, she utilized her comprehensive knowledge of healthcare policy, Medicaid, and financial systems to provide expert consulting services. This role allowed her to apply her skills in program development and operations management to support healthcare providers and community organizations.
Director of Business Operations at GoldStar Learning Options
Rachael Porter served as the Director of Business Operations at GoldStar Learning Options from 2021 to 2022 in the Denver Metropolitan Area. In this role, she oversaw the business operations, ensuring the effective delivery of services and the development of policies and procedures. Her leadership was instrumental in maintaining high-quality standards and operational efficiency in the organization.
Education and Expertise
Rachael Porter holds a Bachelor of Health and Human Performance from the College of Charleston, where she studied Health and Physical Education/Fitness from 2008 to 2012. She possesses a strong focus on Medicaid policy and its community impact, along with extensive knowledge in government health and human services benefit programs such as Medicaid, HCBS waivers, and CHIP. Her expertise encompasses operations and management, program development, healthcare policy, and financial systems, making her a valuable asset in her roles across different organizations.
Previous Roles at GoldStar Learning Options
Before becoming the Director of Business Operations, Rachael Porter held multiple roles at GoldStar Learning Options. She served as the Associate Director of Business Operations from 2017 to 2021, focusing on developing business strategies and managing operations. From 2014 to 2017, she was the Manager of Family Supports and Services, responsible for overseeing family support programs. Initially, she worked as Direct Care Staff from 2012 to 2014, where she gained frontline experience in service delivery. Her progression through these roles highlights her deep involvement in operational management and program development within the healthcare sector.