Staff Roster
Office of Legislative & Governmental Affairs
Melissa Bacon, Deputy Director
Lead Over Legislative Advocacy & Consulting Sections
Michelle Touhey, Assistant Deputy Director
Lead Over Administration & Outreach Section and Budget Trailer Bill Legislation
Rafaela Casillas, Assistant to the Deputy Director & Assistant Deputy Director
(Scheduling)
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Ruy Laredo, Chief (Ruy.Laredo@dhcs.ca.gov)
Legislative Coordinators
Proposed Legislation and Legislative Inquiries
Maria Romo-Kerr (Maria.RomoKerr@dhcs.ca.gov)
- Eligibility
- Family Planning
- Office of Medicare Innovation & Integration
- Quality & Population Health Management
- Tribal Affairs
Vacant (Ruy Laredo covering)
- Capitated Rates
- Managed Care
Dan Scott (Dan.Scott@dhcs.ca.gov)
- Communications
- Licensing & Certification
- Pharmacy Benefits
- Provider Enrollment
- Safety Net Financing
- Third Party Liability & Recovery
Legislative Analysts
Constituent Issues, Bill Assignments, Legislative Inquiries, Legislative Reports
- Carly Tsuruda (Carly.Tsuruda@dhcs.ca.gov)
- Marc Juberg (Marc.Juberg@dhcs.ca.gov)
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| Caitlin Nord, Chief (Caitlin.Nord@dhcs.ca.gov) |
Legislative Coordinators
Proposed Legislation and Legislative Inquiries
Amy Springmeyer (Amy.Springmeyer@dhcs.ca.gov)
- Clinical Assurance
- Legal Services
- Local Government Financing
- Medi-Cal Behavioral Health
- Strategic Partnerships
Rachel Pritchard (Rachel.Pritchard@dhcs.ca.gov)
- Benefits
- CA-MMIS Operations
- Enterprise Data & Information Management
- Enterprise Technology Services
- Provider Rates
- Strategic Planning & Workforce Development
Kristen Webb (Kristen.Webb@dhcs.ca.gov)
- Administration
- Administrative Hearings and Appeals
- Audits and Investigations
- Civil Rights
- Community Services
- Dental
- Integrated Systems of Care
- Office of Compliance
Legislative Analysts
Constituent Issues, Bill Assignments, Legislative Inquiries, Legislative Reports
- Sara Moody (Sara.Moody@dhcs.ca.gov)
- Andrea Herrera (Andrea.Herrera@dhcs.ca.gov)
Administration & Outreach Section
Melinda Castro, Chief (Melinda.Castro@dhcs.ca.gov)
- Appointee Confirmation Process
- Internal Operations
- Stakeholder Announcements
Jillian Rice (Jillian.Rice@dhcs.ca.gov), Engagement Analyst
- Legislative Hearings and Briefings
- Public Records Act Liaison
- Retirement Resolutions
- State and Federal Member, Capitol and District Office Relations
- Training Coordinator
The Office of Legislative and Governmental Affairs (LGA) facilitates, coordinates, and advocates for the development and enactment of legislation in the interest of public health. As a key player in carrying out the Department of Health Care Services’ mission to preserve and improve the health status of all Californians, LGA assists in the development and refinement of the State’s health care laws. LGA performs its role through various functions.
1501 Capitol Avenue
(916) 440-7500 FAX: (916) 440-7510
Mailing address: MS 0006, PO Box 997413, Sacramento, CA 95899-7413