Anna Barnwell
About Anna Barnwell
Anna Barnwell is a member of the Clinical Team at Virta Health, contributing to the reversal of type 2 diabetes since 2016. She has a diverse background in health policy, medical ethics, and clinical social work.
Current Role at Virta Health
Anna Barnwell has been an integral part of the Clinical Team at Virta Health since 2016. Her role focuses on shifting the diabetes treatment paradigm from management to reversal through the use of nutritional biochemistry, data science, and digital tools. Additionally, Barnwell engages in clinical education and mentoring, contributing to the professional growth and expertise of her colleagues.
Previous Experience at Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
Before joining Virta Health, Anna Barnwell worked as a Senior Analyst at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, specifically within Manatt Health Solutions. Her tenure from 2014 to 2016 in San Francisco involved in-depth analysis and insights into health policies and strategic healthcare initiatives.
Educational Background in Public Health and Social Work
Anna Barnwell holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) and a Master's Degree in Social Work, Policy and Administration concentration, both from the University of Pennsylvania, completed between 2012 and 2014. Her comprehensive educational background underpins her expertise in health policy and public health.
Research and Internship Experience
Anna Barnwell's early career includes diverse roles such as a Research Associate at the University of Pennsylvania's Scattergood Program for Applied Ethics in Behavioral Healthcare and an intern role at the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics. Additionally, she interned in clinical social work in the oncology department at Cooper University Health Care and served as a Research Assistant at Vanderbilt University's Stress and Coping Laboratory.
Academic Achievements at Vanderbilt University
Anna Barnwell attained her Bachelor's Degree from Vanderbilt University, where she double-majored in Psychology and Medicine, Health, & Society. This academic background laid a solid foundation for her subsequent studies and professional pursuits in public health and healthcare policy.