Karen Hein

Dr. Hein received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012 for exceptional health policy leadership at the federal, state, and local levels, exemplified in her service on the Green Mountain Care Board; developing and implementing ground-breaking health care reform in Vermont; and in her efforts to promote the health of vulnerable populations by creating the first comprehensive HIV/AIDs program for adolescents in the nation.  In addition to her outstanding leadership in health policy, Karen is recognized for her dedication and contributions to the RWJF Health Policy Fellows program as an inspiration and mentor to current and past fellows.