ABOUT US
The Wild Blue Health Solutions Team
Ken Janda
Managing PrincipalA warrior for safety net health care and veteran of successful health system reform, Ken leads teams to understand and improve health access, quality, and financing across government-sponsored and private insurance programs. Former Community Health Choice CEO for 11 years. Ken is also adjunct faculty at the University of Houston College of Medicine and Rice University’s Jones School of Business. Email: ken.janda@wildbluehealthsolutions.com
Rosie Valadez-McStay
PrincipalRosie Valadez McStay, who leads policy and advocacy for Wild Blue, has more than 25 years of health policy and healthcare administration experience, especially in Medicaid, CHIP, managed care, and community health. Examples of Rosie’s successful advocacy include securing over $100 million in CARES funding, partnering with the city and county public health systems to provide COVID-19 health care information to immigrant and disenfranchised families, and basic resources to neighbors disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. Email: rosie.mcstay@wildbluehealthsolutions.com
Daniel Crowe, MD, FACP
Senior ConsultantDaniel Crowe, MD, FACP is a Physician Executive, Diabetologist, and a leader in changing the paradigm for managing chronic pain and addiction. He is Senior Consultant with Wild Blue Health Solutions, working to transform healthcare in the safety net and beyond in Texas. He was the Managing Principal for Health Management Associates' Austin office. Prior to that, he was Senior Medical Director with Superior Health Plan, the Texas subsidiary of Centene. Email: daniel.crowe@wildbluehealthsolutions.com
Allison Newport
Certified PMPProject Management Professional who has implemented major projects including Patient Centered Medical Homes, Health Insurance Marketplace, ICD-10, and telehealth. Her professional interests are health policy, public health, and health information technology. She earned her MHA from Trinity University. Email: allison.newport@wildbluehealthsolutions.com
Beth Rossi
Healthcare ConsultantResults driven health care leader with over 30 years of health care and managed care contracting experience in the Houston market. Licensed social worker, behavioral health experience as well as extensive experience working with several not-for-profit providers and payer organizations such as Memorial Hermann, Molina Healthcare, Community Health Choice and Harris Health. Email: beth.rossi@wildbluehealthsolutions.com
Alina Batool Jafri
Project ManagerAlina Batool Jafri is a project manager and Affordable Care Act expert with more than 10 years of experience as an advocate for improving community health outcomes and increasing access to health coverage for Texans. Alina has worked in the ACA environment since its inception. Prior to joining Wild Blue Health Solutions, Alina was a Strategist and Product Development Manager for Community Health Choice. Her expertise includes project planning, benchmarking, strategic analysis, and product expansions. She has worked extensively with non-profit organizations including Ibn Sina Foundation, Children at Risk, and Albert Schweitzer Fellowship. Email: alina.jafri@wildbluehealthsolutions.com
Marie Nury
Administrative SupportProvides administrative support to the WBH. Former Corporative Training Manager and adult education background. Email: marie.nury@wildbluehealthsolutions.com