Margaret Faso brings public policy and government relations experience specializing in employer-sponsored health care and employee well-being. As director of health policy at the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, she advances policy initiatives that support value-based care and health system improvements for employers and coalitions nationwide.

Previously, she served as senior director of public policy at HR Policy Association and executive director of the American Health Policy Institute, leading advocacy efforts on improving employer-sponsored insurance through issues like mental health access, drug pricing, telehealth, and ERISA preemption. She also developed thought leadership and educational programs, including a comprehensive online course on employer-sponsored benefits for senior HR executives.

With experience in healthcare accreditation, regulatory compliance, and legislative analysis, Margaret has also worked with the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a policy manager.
Margaret holds a Master of Public Health from Emory University and a BA from Skidmore College.