Our Story
ABOUT US
Founded in 1998 by the Secretaries and Commissioners of the New England State Health and Human Services (HHS) agencies and the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, the New England States Consortium Systems Organization (NESCSO) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to strengthening and supporting the capacity of state government Health and Human Service agencies to effectively respond to the needs of the people they serve. We deeply believe in the power of state government and its employees to improve the lives of the people they serve.
For over 25 years, we have accomplished this through the use of state-to-state collaboration, investing in state HHS employees, providing them with education and training, connecting them with peers in other states, and promoting the effective use of technology. We envision a publicly-funded health and human services system where the delivery of services begins with a focus on the whole person and not solely on the requirements of single programs.
NESCSO is also the convener of the Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES) Community. Through year-round working groups and the yearly MES Conference, NESCSO supports Medicaid systems across the country. NESCSO is governed by the New England State Health and Human Services agencies and the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School.
NEW ENGLAND MEMBER STATES LINKS
Explore the state organizations who are represented within NESCSO
Connecticut
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Vermont
Meet Our Core Team
David Huffman is the Executive Director at the New England States Consortium Systems Organization and has been with the organization since 2012. David previously worked in a leadership capacity for a Federally Qualified Community Health Center, the Massachusetts Medical Society, and a regional Health Maintenance Organization. David has two Master’s degrees in Non-profit Management and Health Care Administration, both from Worcester State University.
Michele Allan is an accounting professional with more than 15 years of experience in accounting auditing, and finance. Michele has worked with two regional audit firms is the Founder and Partner at Allpoint Accounting, LLC. Michele has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Becker College and a Master of Science in Accounting from Worcester State University.
David Huffman is the Executive Director at the New England States Consortium Systems Organization and has been with the organization since 2012. David previously worked in a leadership capacity for a Federally Qualified Community Health Center, the Massachusetts Medical Society, and a regional Health Maintenance Organization. David has two Master’s degrees in Non-profit Management and Health Care Administration, both from Worcester State University.
Michele Allan is the Director of Finance and Operations at the New England States Consortium Systems Organization. She has been with the organization since 2018. Michele previously worked in public accounting auditing, and finance, specializing in non-profits and government auditing. Michele is the Founder and Partner at Allpoint Accounting, LLC. Michele has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Becker College and a Master of Science in Accounting from Worcester State University.
Meet Our Board Members
We are governed by the New England State Health and Human Services agencies and the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School.
Maine
Molly Slotznick, Chief Operating Officer
Office of MaineCare Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Massachusetts
Mike Levine, Assistant Secretary for MassHealth
Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Rhode Island
Kristin Pono Sousa, Medicaid Program Director
Executive Office of Health and Human Services
UMASS Chan Medical School
Catherine B. G. Mick, Associate Executive Vice Chancellor for Strategy & Chief of Staff
ForHealth Consulting
Our Consulting Partners
The NESCSO team leverages a flexible work environment, collaborating remotely across the United States. We prioritize our people and embrace a unique approach to work. Rather than focusing on large teams, we strategically recruit the best available subject matter experts in the field. We believe that our emphasis on our consulting partner’s well-being is central to our focus on providing the best resources available to member states. By valuing our team members, respecting their time, and supporting flexible schedules, we cultivate a happier and more productive team, ultimately leading to superior work outcomes.
Electronic Asset Verification Technical Lead
Coherance, Inc
Arvinder Singh
Data Analytics
UNH, Institute for Health Policy and Practice
Molly Umana
Molly.Umana@unh.edu