Laura Sternesky serves as a Policy Associate in the Evaluation and Research Methods Practice Area, where she assists in a number of projects related to food and nutrition assistance programs and maternal and child health. She provides expertise in program evaluation and policy research, as well as qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
Ms. Sternesky's previous work includes maternal and child health policy analysis for the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, and all aspects of health care business development for the Greater New York Hospital Association. While completing her master's degree at New York University, Ms. Sternesky participated in a competitive analysis and the creation of a strategic plan for configuring services for a health network. Her work included researching a number of policy issues, such as Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, immigration, and welfare; conducting site visits and focus groups; and analyzing utilization and vital statistics data. Ms. Sternesky holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Cornell University and a master's degree in health policy and management from New York University.
