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JONI BUFFALOHEAD PH.D.Managing Director, Indigenous Pa
ABOUT
Joni is a strong and committed advocate to improve health and make positive changes for all Native People’s and their communities. Joni’s work continues in Indian Country for 20+ years in the area of health care: both in Urban and Tribal land settings.
EXPERIENCE
BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF MN(THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR)SENIOR STRATEGIST FOR TRIBAL HEALTH CARE
• Developed cultural relevant standards of practicefor company
• Developed Partnerships with American IndianOrganizations and Federal Agencies
• Managed cultural relevant trainings to work withTribal Nation clients
• Manage Native-owned Vendors• Conducted Health and Human Services
Assessments of Tribal Nations• SME for Marketing and Communications
MINNESOTA INDIAN WOMEN’SRESOURCE CENTERDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
• Responsible for Program Directors; Vendors;all functions of the Organization
• Lead Contracts with Tribes for Medicaid Billingin Urban Setting
• Developed Medication Management Servicesto support Wellness programs
NATIONAL AUDITCHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
• Developed programs in partnership between DHSand the Tribes and Urban Indian Communities
• Manage Pilot programs; white papers• Lead work with community for legislation passed
to add Medicaid services
SOCIAL JUSTICE
MUSIC
FAMILY
TRAVELING
COMMUNITY
CAMPING
CONTACT
INTERESTS
612.263.8053
JONI BUFFALOHEAD PH.D.
SVP Health Care Development c& Tribal Relations