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Read MoreInspira Health is proud to announce that Brianna Donahue, Director of Policy and Government Affairs for Inspira, has been appointed to the advisory board of the Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs (WRI) at Rutgers-Camden. The highly regarded WRI exists to produce and highlight community-focused research and evaluation leading to sound public policy and practice in the Southern New Jersey region.
“We are incredibly proud and honored that Brianna was appointed to this prestigious board where she will serve as a subject matter expert on health care policy and social drivers of health,” said Robin Walton, Senior Vice president for External Affairs and Chief Philanthropy Officer for Inspira Health. “Brianna’s experience and commitment to improving the health of South Jersey communities positions her to be a valuable member of the WRI Advisory Board.”
Donahue’s experience in public policy includes representing clients in health care ranging from hospitals to physician trade associations to the NJ Legislature and the Governor’s Office. She joined Inspira in early 2024 to bring her policy experience back to her roots in South Jersey. Born and raised in Gloucester County, she has a deep understanding of the unique health care challenges faced by many in the region. Donahue earned her Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Rowan University and plans to complete her Master’s Degree in Public Administration at Rutgers University-Newark this fall.
As a member of the Advisory Board, she hopes to shape policy that will increase access to health care and address other social drivers that act as barriers to good health. Inspira Health regularly collaborates with WRI on its triennial Community Health Needs Assessment.
“I am honored to be appointed to such an esteemed advisory board and have the opportunity to work alongside established colleagues and friends,” said Donahue. “WRI’s history is filled with accomplishments that have benefitted the people of South Jersey. They have played a critical role in conducting research and analyzing data on barriers to health care access, which then drive development of the public policy solutions we need in South Jersey.”
“We’re thrilled to welcome Brianna to the WRI Advisory Board,” shared Mavis Asiedu-Frimpong, Director of the Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs (WRI). “Her wealth of experience and knowledge will enrich WRI’s work tremendously. We look forward to her invaluable contributions as we continue to leverage the power of our research in and for Southern New Jersey communities.”
About Inspira Health
Inspira Health is a charitable nonprofit health care organization and a regional leader in physician training, with approximately 283 medical residents and fellows in 16 nationally accredited programs.
The system traces its roots to 1899 and comprises four medical centers, two comprehensive cancer centers, nine multi-specialty health centers, and locations throughout South Jersey. These include urgent care; outpatient imaging and rehabilitation; sleep medicine labs; cardiac testing facilities; behavioral health, digestive health and wound care centers; home care and hospice; and more than 35 primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem, Camden and Atlantic counties. Additionally, Inspira EMS services six South Jersey counties.
Inspira’s 1,200-member medical staff and more than 8,000 employees provide an unwavering commitment to delivering a superior patient experience at every point of the journey. Technology and innovation investments provide a robust provider directory and a range of services, including online scheduling and virtual visits for both primary and specialty care providers. With a commitment to multi-channel digital access, Inspira is able to meet consumer demand for self-service and personalized care options.
Accredited by DNV Healthcare and committed to the principles of high reliability, Inspira Health is focused on clinical excellence and patient safety. For more information about Inspira Health, visit https://www.InspiraHealthNetwork.org or call 1-800-INSPIRA.
About Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs at Rutgers-Camden
The Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs (WRI) at Rutgers-Camden has been a long-standing and trusted regional community partner for over 20 years. WRI honors former Senator Rand’s dedication to Southern New Jersey and exists to produce and highlight community-focused research and evaluation leading to sound public policy and practice in the region. With that as a foundation, WRI convenes and engages stakeholders in making the connections across research, policy, and practice in support of Camden City and Southern New Jersey residents. Using social science research methods, WRI specializes in transforming data into actionable information across a variety of areas, including workforce development, education, transportation, and public/population health. WRI reinforces and amplifies Rutgers’ research, teaching, and service goals by connecting the multidisciplinary expertise of faculty to regional problems, developing research and professional skills in students, and linking the resources of higher education to communities in Southern New Jersey.
