In this episode, Amber Bellazaire discusses what led to her interest in health policy, some of the issues she has recently worked on, and shares her recommendation for anyone interested in a professional career as a policy analyst. Jaymie Tibbits is a graduate student at the School of Social Social Work and hosted this conversation. Nia Allen, an undergraduate student at the School of Public Health supported the production of this episode. Both are members of the Health Policy Student Association (HPSA).

Amber Bellazaire is a Senior Policy Analyst at the Michigan League for Public Policy (MLPP). Her work focuses on state policy and budget decisions that affect Michigan’s Medicaid programs. Before joining the League, Amber worked in the Health program at the National Conference of State Legislatures where she provided technical assistance to state legislators and legislative staff and monitored state legislation related to injury and violence prevention and maternal and child health. Amber holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Michigan.