Alisha Baines Simon
About Alisha Baines Simon
Alisha Baines Simon serves as the Assistant Manager of the Managed Care Systems Section at the Minnesota Department of Health, where she has worked since 2024. She holds a BA in Biology from Reed College and an MS in Health Services Research, Policy and Administration from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Alisha Baines Simon currently serves as the Assistant Manager of the Managed Care Systems Section at the Minnesota Department of Health. She has held this position since 2024. Prior to this role, she worked in various capacities within the department, including as a Senior Research Scientist from 2012 to 2014 and as a Supervisor in the Access and Cost Containment Unit of the Health Economics Program from 2014 to 2024. Her experience also includes serving as a Measurement Design and Management/Modeling Team Data Specialist from 2020 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Alisha Baines Simon holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Reed College, which she completed from 1996 to 2000. She furthered her education at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, where she earned a Master of Science in Health Services Research, Policy, and Administration from 2003 to 2005. Her academic background supports her expertise in public health, health care policy, and data analysis.
Background
Alisha Baines Simon has a robust background in public health and health care policy. She has substantial experience in survey research methods, data collection, and analysis. Her work has focused on developing methods to combine primary and secondary data sources, enhancing analysis options in public health. She has also led teams with an emphasis on skills development and personal growth.
Achievements
Throughout her career at the Minnesota Department of Health, Alisha Baines Simon has contributed to significant projects, particularly in the areas of data management and health economics. She possesses unique skills in creating estimates from multiple data sources, which has been instrumental in her roles. Her leadership in team development has fostered an environment of encouragement and knowledge sharing.