Taylor Edelmann

About Taylor Edelmann

Healthcare compliance officer and harm reduction consultant bringing health equity and bodily autonomy principles to regulatory frameworks. Currently serving as Compliance Officer at Circle Care Center, Connecticut’s largest independent LGBTQ+ health provider, where I oversee compliance across medical, pharmacy, and behavioral health operations serving patients annually.My work centers a core belief: compliance, done right, is harm reduction work. I build regulatory infrastructure that protects patients and organizations while removing, not creating, barriers to care for communities historically marginalized by healthcare systems.Previously managed $315K+ in LGBTQIA+ health programming at National Harm Reduction Coalition, leading the first U.S-based LGBTQIA+ harm reduction training series with global reach. Co-developed the first gender-affirming harm reduction toolkit, co-created the world’s first Chemsex Awareness Week, and led 60+ organizations in statewide transgender rights advocacy.Former NCAA trans athlete. International speaker and trainer known for making complex topics accessible across healthcare, harm reduction, and policy contexts. Fluent in Spanish.Always committed to challenging the status quo and creating systems that actually work for the people they’re meant to serve.

Experience

1. Compliance Officer

   Circle Care Center

   Jan 2026 — Present · Norwalk, CT, US

   Lead comprehensive healthcare compliance program for Connecticut’s largest independent provider of stigma-free sexual health and LGBTQ+-affirming medical services, serving patients annually across clinical locations in Norwalk and Glastonbury with integrated medical, pharmacy, and behavioral health operations.Build compliance infrastructure from the ground up, developing policies and procedures that balance regulatory requirements with the organization’s mission to provide accessible, affirming care. Conduct organizational assessments to identify compliance gaps and implement proactive solutions across medical, pharmacy, and behavioral health programs.Design and deliver staff training on HIPAA privacy protections, regulatory compliance, documentation standards, ethical practices, and more. Serve as a resource and partner to clinical and operational teams, translating complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance that supports high-quality patient care. Conduct internal audits and mock inspections to strengthen organizational readiness.Monitor evolving federal and state healthcare regulations, investigate compliance concerns, and recommend corrective actions. Serve as primary point of contact for patient complaints, regulatory inquiries, and compliance matters.Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance practices center health equity and patient safety.

Education

• University of Connecticut

  Certificate, Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

  2016 — 2017

• Purchase College, SUNY

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Bls
• Sports
• Tutoring
• Residence Life
• Facebook
• Research
• Case Management
• Statistics
• Academic Advising
• Editing
• Time Management
• Google Docs
• Public Speaking
• Cpr Certified
• Program Evaluation
• Student Development
• Siemens Soarian
• Endnote
• Invision
• Student Affairs
• Microsoft Word
• Psychology
• Prezi
• Neuroscience
• Aed
• Microsoft Office
• E-Prime
• Qualtrics
• Spanish
• Academic Writing
• Proofreading
• Volleyball
• Spss
• Writing
• Literature Reviews
• Social Networking
• Student Leadership
• Social Media
• Biopac
• Microsoft Excel