Alicia Benish
Strategy & Public Policy Expert | Advancing Programs Through Technology, Partnerships & Data-Driven Solutions | Specializing in Policy Analysis, Program Implementation, and Social Impact Innovation
- Role
- Sr Policy Strategist at Nava
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Alicia Benish
I’ve dedicated my career to building systems that expand access to essential benefits and services. My journey began as a medical interpreter and outreach specialist, working closely with individuals navigating housing instability and language barriers. That early work taught me the profound impact of public support systems—and the challenges of making them truly accessible. My career has since evolved across public, private, and nonprofit domains— managing direct service programs, consulting with health plans for vulnerable populations, distributing funds to community organizations, and helping government agencies create flexible digital services. I bridge strategy, technology, and human-centered design, partnering with passionate teams to create lasting impact. • Collaborated with state leaders to implement Unemployment Insurance policy changes based on user research and process mapping. • Built partnerships with 10+ organizations to pilot generative AI tools for streamlining benefits navigation. • Redesigned public health programs to improve reach by implementing street medicine, harm reduction services, and gender-affirming protocols. • Launched a virtual learning series engaging 65+ organizations to foster local leadership and recruit new partners. • Align policy insights and market research to drive mission-oriented growth. • Navigate complex procurement and government contracting processes. • Lead high-performing teams with contract and in-house staff. • Analyze and visualize data to measure impact and ROI. • Develop multi-modal engagement to design solutions with underserved populations. • Craft compelling value propositions that build trust and drive collaboration. I\'m always happy to expand my professional network! Please feel free to send a connection request, reach out here on LinkedIn, or email me at a••••••••@gmail.com. I look forward to connecting!
Experience
Sr Policy Strategist
Oct 2021 — Present
Education
University of Washington School of Public Health
Master's Degree
University of Washington
BA
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