Tanya Harris
About Tanya Harris
Tanya Harris serves as the National Director of Health Care Operations at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, a position she has held since 2011. With a background in public health and extensive experience in health care operations, she has led initiatives to improve access to services and champion health equity.
Current Role at Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Tanya Harris serves as the National Director of Health Care Operations at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, a position she has held since 2011. In this role, she manages multimillion-dollar grants and oversees contracts related to health care operations. Harris has developed a multimodal marketing campaign to emphasize Planned Parenthood's value within the health system. She has also coordinated the Covid response across a national network to ensure continued access to services, including abortion.
Previous Experience in Health Care Operations
Before her current role, Tanya Harris held various positions in health care operations and policy analysis. She worked at Housing Works as an Intensive Case Manager from 1994 to 1995 in Bronx, NY. Additionally, she served as a Legislative Analyst and Project Officer at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from 1998 to 2000, and as a Policy Analyst at the Kaiser Family Foundation from 1997 to 1998. These roles contributed to her expertise in health care systems and policy.
Educational Background in Public Health
Tanya Harris earned her Master's in Public Health from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, specializing in Health Policy and Management, from 1995 to 1996. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Caribbean Studies at New York University from 1989 to 1993. Her educational background has equipped her with the knowledge necessary to navigate complex health care challenges.
Achievements in Health Care Initiatives
Throughout her career, Tanya Harris has spearheaded several health care initiatives aimed at improving access and quality of care. She led a telehealth initiative to expand access and enhance patient experience scores. Harris has also championed health equity goals, such as increasing CEO diversity across health care networks, and facilitated advantageous health plan contracts for providers in various markets.
Contributions to Health Policy and Quality Improvement
Tanya Harris has made significant contributions to health policy and quality improvement. She has conducted service line analysis and supported provider groups focused on primary care and behavioral health. Harris has fostered quality improvement collaboratives to enhance HEDIS scores and negotiated access to discounted drugs and devices while supporting legislative priorities.