Andrew Wolfe

About Andrew Wolfe

PERSONAL AND BUSINESS ATTRIBUTES•Proficient with basic accounting and finance principles.•Skilled in techniques for analyzing financial situations.•Experience in identifying and applying negotiation strategies to current situations.•Ability to parameterize, implement, validate and conduct models.•Act as part of cohesive team; demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact positively with other employees.•Excellent organizational and communication skills.•Enthusiastic and creative with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and objectives.GRADUATE WORK•Negotiation and Conflict Management - Learned to identify strategies from current Fortune 500 negotiations and applied concepts and findings to class exercises.•Systems Thinking and Dynamics - Created a simulation model using Vensim to analyze the effects of preventable deaths and military casualties on the US population.•National Debt Simulation Research - Prepared collaborative research with two professors focusing on national budget spending. The paper has been accepted for publication and presentation at the upcoming Decision Science Institute National Conference.Strategies for Removal of the Federal Budget Deficit and Payoff of the National Debt: Analytical and Simulation Studies - Dr. James R Burns, Dr. Balaji Janamanchi, and Andrew Wolfe: Presented at Decision Science Institute National Convention on November 22, 2008UNDERGRADUATE WORK•Political Theory – Examined the works of Plato, Locke, Calvin, and Machiavelli, amongst others, to identify their contribution to our current political system.•American Constitutional Development – Participated in classroom debates over the constitutionality of court cases to understand the background and development of case law.•Political Parties and Interest Groups – Studied the roles of parties in past elections to understand “how and why” a third party and interest groups can shift elections effectively.

Experience

1. Director of Policy & Strategy Access & Eligibility Services (Aes)

   Texas Health and Human Services

   Feb 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   I lead the Eligibility Policy & Strategy team at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), ensuring Texans can access the services they need by developing and implementing eligibility policies for key public assistance programs, including: • SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) • TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) • Medicaid & CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program) • Healthy Texas Women • Medicaid for the Elderly & People with Disabilities (MEPD)My work focuses on removing barriers to access while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations. I collaborate with state leaders, lawmakers, and stakeholders to develop clear, effective policies that help Texans connect with essential services efficiently and equitably.Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement eligibility policies to ensure timely access to benefits Improve program accessibility while maintaining integrity and compliance Provide strategic guidance on legislative and regulatory changes Collaborate with state and federal partners to align policies with best practices Lead initiatives that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and customer experienceI am passionate about creating policies that make a real difference, ensuring that Texans in need can easily connect with critical programs that support their health and well-being.

Education

• Texas Tech University

  MBA, General Business

  2006 — 2008

• Howard Payne University

  B.S., Political Science

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Photoshop
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Fundraising
• Medicaid Managed Care
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement
• Technical Presentations
• Healthcare
• Training
• Financial Reporting
• Technical Writing
• Policy
• Analysis
• Business Objects
• Medicaid
• Program Management
• Customer Service
• Process Improvement
• Non-Profits
• Report Writing
• Budgeting
• Analytical Skills
• Access
• Public Relations
• Microsoft Access
• Healthcare Reimbursement
• Hospital Reimbursement
• Strategic Planning
• Lightroom
• Fqhc
• Data Analysis
• Policy Analysis
• Research
• Photography
• Public Speaking
• Team Building
• Management
• End Stage Renal Disease
• Rulemaking