The NATSO Show 2018

Heather Meade
Principal
Ernst & Young


Heather Meade is a Principal in the Washington Council Ernst & Young practice of Ernst & Young LLP. Heather focuses on health care and tax-exempt policy and advises business leaders, policy makers, trade associations, and not-for-profit organizations on a broad range of policy issues. She also provides strategic legislative and regulatory advice on the Affordable Care Act and employee benefits, and works with a diverse group of health care payors, providers and manufacturers. Prior to joining Washington Council Ernst & Young, Heather served as ERISA counsel to several Fortune 100 companies, employers, insurers and unions in matters related to health care, employee benefits and public policy at The Groom Law Group. She was also the Deputy Director of Surrogate Outreach at the Democratic National Committee during the 2004 Presidential campaign, and served on the staff of Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) as well as the transition staff of Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA). Heather received a B.A. in political science, Spanish and international studies from Western Washington University and earned her J.D. with an emphasis on health law from the University of Washington School of Law. Heather is a member of the bar of New York and the District of Columbia.

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