LHPC Staff

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LHPC Staff

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Linnea Koopmans
Chief Executive Officer

Linnea brings many years’ experience working on different aspects of the Medi-Cal program and has particular expertise in behavioral health. Immediately prior to coming to LHPC, Linnea was a Senior Policy Analyst for the County Behavioral Health Directors Association (CBHDA) where she served as the organization’s expert on California’s Section 1915(b) waiver, Section 1115 waiver programs, and the intersection of criminal justice and mental health. She provided successful advocacy on behalf of CBDHA members on state policy, legislative, and budget issues. Linnea also previously worked on health care reform implementation for the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. She started her career working in housing and homelessness in Santa Barbara.

Linnea earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Westmont College and a Master of Social Welfare from UCLA.

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Leah Barnett
Director of Operations

Ms. Barnett joined Local Health Plans of California in 2014. She has nearly a decade of experience in business operations, particularly with non-profit organizations. Ms. Barnett handles all daily operations at LHPC. Her responsibilities include Board administration, accounting and financial management, human resources, business management, and making sure there is always enough La Croix in the breakroom.

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Amber McEwen
Director of Programs & Strategic Projects

Amber brings valuable experience to LHPC, having served in a number of member education, marketing, communications and program management roles throughout her career. Most recently, Amber was the Education Program Manager for the California Hospital Association (CHA) where she worked with a talented team developing and implementing the association’s robust member education program. Immediately prior, she was CHA’s Member Communications Editor. She was also Program & Operations Manager for the California Society for Healthcare Attorneys, and the Marketing & Research Associate for Caldwell Legal, USA.

Amber earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Oklahoma.

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Rebecca Sullivan
Director of Government Affairs

Ms. Sullivan serves as the primary liaison for LHPC on issues affecting Medi-Cal managed care plans, advancing local plans’ policy priorities with regulatory agencies, boards, the Legislature and other stakeholders in the health care arena.

With a diverse background in both law and health care policy, Rebecca is an expert on complex issues affecting local plans and Medi-Cal managed care programs. As the Government and Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Health Plan of San Mateo (HPSM), she oversaw the implementation of new state and federal policy initiatives, ensured the plan’s internal operations were in compliance with various contractual and regulatory obligations, and worked closely with state and federal agencies.

Rebecca earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Sonoma State University and a Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law.

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Breanna Pineda
Program Coordinator

Breanna is dedicated to supporting LHPC’s educational arm, the LHPC Institute. She specializes in program development, event planning, and marketing. Prior to her work at LHPC, she managed multiple associations as a Jr. Account Executive and provided clients with wrap-around services. While Breanna’s work emphasizes program development, she also has extensive experience with legislative advocacy and public relations for conservation and transportation policy issues.

Breanna earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of California, Davis.