Who I Am
Bio
Marian Mulkey has worked at the leading edge of strategic philanthropy and health policy for over 20 years. Since 2017 she has worked as an independent consultant to foundations, public sector and non-profit organizations to inform and advance health policy, support the professional development of public sector staff, and guide organizational learning. Clients and partners include the California Health Care Foundation, Consumers Union, the California Department of Managed Health Care, Leading Resources, Inc., Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE), the University of California, San Francisco, Covered California, the California Health and Human Services Agency and CalPERS.
From 1999-2016 Marian held progressively responsible positions at the California Health Care Foundation (CHCF), an independent philanthropy based in Oakland, California. From 2014-16 she was CHCF’s Chief Learning Officer, driving efforts to incorporate learning, evaluation and impact assessment across the organization. Previously she directed CHCF’s work to support California’s implementation of the federal Affordable Care Act; informed state efforts to expand coverage and improve access to health care; and analyzed California’s uninsured population and health insurance markets. Early in her career she worked for Kaiser Permanente, in county and federal government agencies, and in academic settings. Marian has served on Boards of Directors for two California non-profits and contributes time and talent to several community organizations. She holds master’s degrees in public policy and public health from U.C. Berkeley and a bachelor’s degree from Reed College in Portland, Oregon.
Marian is well connected in philanthropic, policy and consulting circles and can draw on a strong network of potential collaborators to serve client needs.
- A creative strategist who helps clarify your social impact goals and tactics
- An evaluative thinker to assist as you define progress and communicate impact
- A policy maven who can guide you through complexity and uncertainty
- A respected coach and manager who can help build staff and systems for success
Bio
Marian Mulkey has worked at the leading edge of strategic philanthropy and health policy for over 20 years. Since 2017 she has worked as an independent consultant to foundations, public sector and non-profit organizations to inform and advance health policy, support the professional development of public sector staff, and guide organizational learning. Clients and partners include the California Health Care Foundation, Consumers Union, the California Department of Managed Health Care, Leading Resources, Inc., Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE), the University of California, San Francisco, Covered California, the California Health and Human Services Agency and CalPERS.
From 1999-2016 Marian held progressively responsible positions at the California Health Care Foundation (CHCF), an independent philanthropy based in Oakland, California. From 2014-16 she was CHCF’s Chief Learning Officer, driving efforts to incorporate learning, evaluation and impact assessment across the organization. Previously she directed CHCF’s work to support California’s implementation of the federal Affordable Care Act; informed state efforts to expand coverage and improve access to health care; and analyzed California’s uninsured population and health insurance markets. Early in her career she worked for Kaiser Permanente, in county and federal government agencies, and in academic settings. Marian has served on Boards of Directors for two California non-profits and contributes time and talent to several community organizations. She holds master’s degrees in public policy and public health from U.C. Berkeley and a bachelor’s degree from Reed College in Portland, Oregon.
Marian is well connected in philanthropic, policy and consulting circles and can draw on a strong network of potential collaborators to serve client needs.
