Aisha Hameed comes to the Center with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a certificate in Paralegal Studies. As a legal assistant, Ms. Hameed provides assistance for the Center’s Department on Aging and Disability Services project. She also … [Read more...] about Aisha Hameed – Legal Assistant
General Biography
Justin F. Lalor – Attorney
Justin F. Lalor is an attorney based in the Center for Medicare Advocacy’s Connecticut office. He provides legal assistance on Medicare appeals, focusing on issues related to low-income and dually eligible Medicare beneficiaries and due process. Mr. … [Read more...] about Justin F. Lalor – Attorney
Jeffrey Wiseman – Development Director
Jeffrey Wiseman joined the Center for Medicare Advocacy in 2020 as a creative and dedicated leader who knows how to empower grassroots community participation and raise money for non-profits. Jeff works closely with the Executive Director and … [Read more...] about Jeffrey Wiseman – Development Director
Cinnamon St. John – Senior Health Policy Specialist
Cinnamon St. John previously worked with the Center through a fellowship from the American Political Science Association (APSA). During that time, she authored an important paper regarding challenges and best practices for skilled nursing facility … [Read more...] about Cinnamon St. John – Senior Health Policy Specialist
Judith A. Stein, JD – Executive Director
Judy Stein is the Executive Director of the Center for Medicare Advocacy, which she founded in 1986. Ms. Stein has focused on legal representation of older people and people with disabilities since beginning her legal career in 1975. From 1977 until … [Read more...] about Judith A. Stein, JD – Executive Director
Corinna Beebe – Appeals Manager
Corinna Beebe joined the Data Unit in 1994 as an Entitlement Analyst, which eventually turned into the position of Appeals Analyst. Now, as Appeals Manager, Corinna's background in customer service and accounting serves her well in her … [Read more...] about Corinna Beebe – Appeals Manager
Scott Perkins, MA – Operations Director
Scott Perkins is the Operations Director at the Center for Medicare Advocacy. Working closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, he serves on the organization’s Leadership Team. Mr. Perkins oversees the development and … [Read more...] about Scott Perkins, MA – Operations Director
David Lipschutz, JD – Associate Director
David A. Lipschutz, joined the Center for Medicare Advocacy in June 2010. Based in the Center’s Washington, DC office, Mr. Lipschutz engages in public policy issues surrounding Medicare and related coverage as they impact Medicare … [Read more...] about David Lipschutz, JD – Associate Director
Kata Kertesz, JD – Senior Policy Attorney
Kata M. Kertesz, joined the Center for Medicare Advocacy in 2014 as a Policy Attorney. Her legal work focuses on the rights of those dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, the Medicare Savings Programs, and other matters … [Read more...] about Kata Kertesz, JD – Senior Policy Attorney
Elizabeth Maldonado – Legal Secretary
Elizabeth Maldonado came to the Center for Medicare Advocacy in 2000, seeking a position in Secretarial work and that was also close to home. Before coming to the Center Elizabeth worked as Secretary for the Windham Public Schools Special … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Maldonado – Legal Secretary