Emma Rauscher, MPH, is a program officer at the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS). In this role, she supports CHCS initiatives focused on improving state systems for aging populations and people with disabilities. Emma’s key projects include the Multisector Plan for Aging Learning Collaborative and the State Nursing Home Innovation & Transparency Learning Collaborative, among other initiatives related to long-term services and supports and Medicare-Medicaid integrated care models.

Prior to joining CHCS, Emma interned at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene developing public health detailing action kits for chronic disease prevention and health equity promotion. Previously, she interned at VNS Health supporting public policy and strategy efforts related to health equity, payment reform, home care workforce development, and community engagement. She also has a background in grassroots advocacy related to women’s global health issues and sexual/interpersonal violence prevention at Miami University.

Emma holds a master’s degree in public health with a health policy concentration from New York University’s School of Global Public Health. She earned her bachelor’s degrees in both public health and strategic communication from Miami University-Oxford.

In her time outside of CHCS, Emma enjoys doing all types of outdoor activities, traveling, practicing yoga, seeing live music, reading, and crafting.