Zaire Graves, Msph
About Zaire Graves, Msph
Zaire Graves is a Health Policy Analyst at Mathematica, where she has worked since 2019, focusing on data-driven solutions for public health challenges. She holds a Master of Science in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has a diverse background in health policy roles across various organizations.
Work at Mathematica
Zaire Graves has been employed at Mathematica as a Health Policy Analyst since 2019. In this role, Graves contributes to health policy research projects that focus on data-driven solutions for public health challenges. The position involves utilizing advanced data analytics skills to evaluate and improve health policy programs. Graves also has expertise in stakeholder communications, which enhances collaboration between public health entities and policymakers.
Previous Experience in Health Policy
Prior to joining Mathematica, Zaire Graves held several positions that provided valuable experience in health policy. In 2016, Graves worked as a Practicum Developmental Candidate at the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) for three months. In 2017, Graves served as a Program Manager Intern at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for two months. Additionally, Graves worked as a Centering Pregnancy Research Assistant at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2013 and as a Program Development Assistant at St. Joseph's Hospital in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Zaire Graves earned a Master of Science in Public Health with a focus on Health Policy and Management from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, studying from 2015 to 2017. Prior to this, Graves obtained a Bachelor of Psychology in Public Management from Virginia Commonwealth University, completing the degree from 2011 to 2015. This educational background supports Graves' expertise in health policy analysis and stakeholder communications.
Internship Experience
Zaire Graves has completed multiple internships that contributed to professional development in health policy. In 2014, Graves interned as a Legislative Support Intern for the Commonwealth of Virginia for two months. This experience was preceded by a two-month internship as a Program Manager Intern at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in 2017. These internships provided foundational skills and insights into the workings of health policy and program management.