Adele Shartzer
About Adele Shartzer
Adele Shartzer is a Senior Research Associate at the Health Policy Center of the Urban Institute, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in health policy research, having previously held positions at the US Department of Health & Human Services and the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation.
Current Position at Urban Institute
Adele Shartzer serves as a Senior Research Associate at the Urban Institute's Health Policy Center. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to research and analysis in health policy. Her work focuses on various aspects of health services and policy, utilizing her extensive background in the field.
Previous Experience at Urban Institute
Prior to her current role, Adele Shartzer worked at the Urban Institute as a Research Associate from 2014 to 2020. During her six years in this position, she engaged in research projects that informed health policy decisions, contributing to the organization's mission to improve public policy through data-driven insights.
Professional Background in Health Policy
Adele Shartzer has a diverse professional background in health policy. She worked as a Program Analyst at the US Department of Health & Human Services from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she served as a Policy Analyst at the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation from 2005 to 2008, where she analyzed health policy issues.
Educational Qualifications
Adele Shartzer holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Policy and Management from Johns Hopkins University, where she studied from 2008 to 2013. She also earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) from George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services, completing her studies from 2003 to 2005. Her undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from the University of Virginia, obtained from 1999 to 2003.
Early Education
Adele Shartzer completed her early education at St. Paul's School from 1995 to 1999. This foundational education set the stage for her subsequent academic and professional pursuits in health policy and management.