Nicole Taylor, DHSc, MPH in

Nicole Taylor, DHSc, MPH

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Director, Population Health and Health Equity at NASHP | National Academy for State Health Policy
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Nicole Taylor is a visionary public health executive with over 18 years of experience leading health equity initiatives and building cross-sector partnerships. As Director at NASHP, she leverages her expertise in Medicaid innovation and patient-centered research. She holds a Doctorate from Campbell University and an MPH from UNC-Chapel Hill.

Outside of her primary professional role, Nicole is deeply committed to her community through faith-based service. She leads a career ministry at Union Baptist Church in Durham, NC, providing career navigation and support to adolescents, veterans, and second-chance citizens, helping them achieve workplace advancement.

Described as a leader with a visionary approach, she excels at translating complex evidence into community-informed policy and practice.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Director, Population Health and Health Equity
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Health Equity
Her career is dedicated to designing and leading health equity initiatives, with a focus on translating complex evidence into community-informed policy and practice.
Public Health Policy
As a director at the National Academy for State Health Policy, she is actively involved in shaping policy and driving innovation in public health.
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Career

Work history

2-2022 - 8-2024
Director, Population Health and Health Equity
NASHP | National Academy for State Health Policy
12-2018 - 8-2021
Deputy Director
NCQA
7-2012 - 10-2014
Administrative Officer
NCDHHS Division of Health Benefits (NC Medicaid)
1-2012 - 11-2012
Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Policy and Programs
NCDHHS Division of Health Benefits (NC Medicaid)
4-2011 - 1-2013
Career Ministry
Union Baptist Church Durham, NC
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Education
8-2021 - 12-2024
Doctorate
Campbell University
2010 - 2017
Master of Public Health (MPH)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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