Tammy Chandler, MPH, MBA

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Get to know Tammy:
After working in academic research and community-based services, Tammy began her California public health work as a local First 5 Director in 2001. Tammy went on to serve in various local government leadership roles, including oversight of County Public Health, Behavioral Health, and Social Services. After a career in public service, Tammy now lives with her husband, John, on an off-the-grid homestead in California’s Coastal Redwoods. When not working, Tammy spends as much time as possible helping John on their farm growing Korean-inspired vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers through sustainable practices that protect and preserve the natural environment.

Experience:
Tammy joined PHIL in 2024 to help lead Collaborative Planning and Implementation (CPI) strategies that support and strengthen regional CalAIM services. California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) is a far-reaching, multiyear plan by the Department of Health Care Services to transform Medi-Cal and make it more equitable, coordinated, and person-centered. To help integrate Medi-Cal more seamlessly with other services and develop local capacity, the state implemented the Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) Initiative within CalAIM. Supporting seven counties across two CPI regions, PHIL’s PATH CPI work promotes collaborative opportunities to address gaps and improve outcomes through CalAIM Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports.

Expertise:
Strategic Planning, Facilitation & Training, Process Improvement

Languages:
English