Kathy Chan
Cook County Health
Organizer & Farm Plug // Organizadora y Contacto Agrícola
Kathy Chan joined Cook County Health as Director of Policy in October 2013. She helps provide leadership on policy issues that impact CCH and its patients, as well as with special initiatives that address social determinants of health.
Kathy previously served as Associate Director and Director of Policy for EverThrive Illinois, where she oversaw government relations and advocacy activities.
Kathy worked at the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services and assisted with the implementation and strategic enrollment efforts for the All Kids health insurance program. She serves on the boards of the Michael Reese Health Trust and the Midwest Access Project (MAP).
Kathy graduated with a BA in English from Northwestern University and began her career as an organizer with Green Corps, a field school for environmental organizing. She lives in Chicago with her husband and two sons. /////