Medicaid Advisory Committee

The Medicaid Advisory Committee gives feedback and advice about Medicaid in Wisconsin. The group can affect Medicaid programs and the people who use them. Feedback and advice goes to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). DHS runs Medicaid in Wisconsin.

Members attend four online meetings each year. They talk with the Medicaid director and staff about program plans and decisions. They also get updates, have discussions, and ask questions.

The Medicaid director selects the committee members. Members participate for 2-4 years.

All committee meetings are open to the public. Time is set aside at the beginning of each meeting for comments from the public.

Read the Medicaid Advisory Committee charter (PDF) to learn more about the group.

  • June 10, 2025
  • September 9, 2025
  • December 9, 2025

Medicaid Advisory Committee membership roster
NameMember TypeOrganizationTerm Ends
Marguerite BurnsAcademic expert related to MedicaidUniversity of WisconsinDec. 31, 2027
Kelly CarterLong-term care case managerN/ADec. 31, 2024
Robin CarufelTribal health director or representativeSokaogon Chippawa Health Center (assistant health director)Dec. 31, 2027
Allison EspesethEnrollment assisterCovering WI, UW-MadisonDec. 31, 2025
Randi EspinozaLong-term care member advocateDodge County Human ServicesDec. 31, 2027
Lori FierstMedicaid member guardianN/AAug. 31, 2026
Dr. David Gunderson, DDS, MPHDental providerFirst Choice DentalDec. 31, 2025
Jordan MasonLong-term care direct care workerClearwater Assisted LivingAug. 31, 2026
Dipesh NavsariaAcute care providerUW HealthDec. 31, 2025
Karen NelsonExpert on health equityN/AAug. 31, 2026
Kyle NondorfHospital administratorSSM HealthDec. 31, 2027
Shayla OlsonMember services advocateFamily Support ServicesAug. 31, 2026
Bobby PetersonAcute and primary care member advocateABC for Health Inc.Dec. 31, 2025
Ariel RobbinsAcute case managerUW HealthAug. 31, 2026
Mandy StanleyCounty health and human service directorMarquette CountyDec. 31, 2027
Jessica StevensBehavioral health providerTherapeutic Mind, LLC.Aug. 31, 2026
Dino TousisCommunity leaderHealthSync SolutionsAug. 31, 2026
Paula TranWisconsin Department of Public Health administratorDHSN/A
Laura WaldvogelFederally-qualified health center representativeNoble Community ClinicsDec. 31, 2025

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Last revised March 11, 2025