Medicaid Advisory Committee

The Medicaid Advisory Committee gives advice and guidance about Medicaid in Wisconsin. The group talks with the Medicaid director and staff about Medicaid policies and services. Input helps shape how Medicaid works for people across Wisconsin.

Members attend four online meetings each year. They talk with the Medicaid director and staff about program plans and decisions. They also get updates, have discussions, and ask questions.

The Medicaid director selects the committee members. Members participate for 3 years.

All committee meetings are open to the public. Time is set aside at the beginning of each meeting for comments from the public.

Read the Medicaid Advisory Committee charter (PDF) to learn more about the group.

The MAC holds four meetings each year that are scheduled at least 30 days ahead of time. The March 2026 meeting date and time is TBD.

Medicaid Advisory Committee membership roster
NameMember TypeOrganizationTerm Ends
Jessica Stevens, ChairpersonBehavioral health providerTherapeutic Mind, LLC.Aug. 31, 2026
Randi Espinoza, Vice ChairpersonLong-term care member advocateDodge County Human ServicesDec. 31, 2027
Rosie BartelMedicaid Member Experience Council (MMEC) Northeastern regionN/AJul. 31, 2028
Marguerite BurnsAcademic expertUW-MadisonDec. 31, 2027
Kelly CarterLong-term care case managerCommunity Care Inc.Dec. 31, 2024
Lori FierstMMEC Southeastern regionN/AJul. 31, 2026
Kim HawthorneFederally qualified health centerScenic Bluffs Community Health CenterDec. 31, 2028
Aylee HerProfessional who provides services to membersBridge Community ClinicDec. 31, 2028
Andy JohnsonMMEC Western regionN/AJul. 31, 2028
Jordan MasonLong-term care direct care workerClearwater Assisted LivingAug. 31, 2026
Karen NelsonExpert on health equityN/AAug. 31, 2026
Brook StanleyMMEC Milwaukee CountyN/AJul. 31, 2028
Mandy StanleyCounty health and human service directorMarquette County Department of Human ServicesDec. 31, 2027
Nikki StearnsMMEC Northern regionN/AJul. 31, 2028
Emma TomberlinMMEC Southern regionN/AJul. 31, 2028
Dino TousisCommunity leaderHealthSync SolutionsAug. 31, 2026
Paula TranDivision of Public Health administratorDHSN/A
Maggie WilliamsPrimary care providerUW HealthDec. 31, 2028
Ryan WooleverHospital administratorChildren's WisconsinDec. 31, 2028
VacantTribal health director or representativeN/AN/A

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Last revised January 8, 2026