Our Associates
Every role at Elevance Health contributes to our purpose to improve the health of humanity. With the knowledge that health is more than just a blood pressure reading or a single vaccination, associates take our whole-health approach to heart. They lean on their lived experience to support members on their health journey, design products that start with health equity, and work relentlessly to pursue a simpler, more affordable, and more effective healthcare experience for all those we serve.
Associate Spotlight
The associate spotlight features the ways our talented associates carry their passion for a holistic approach to health into our business.
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Adrian Ware: Leveraging Data to Drive Health Equity and Improve Health OutcomesAdrian Ware is a manager of program/project management, leading a team that supports Medicaid Health Plans with data reporting needs. He manages the operational process of retrieving information that is required in reports for the state, and he ensures reports are accurate and submitted on time. Ware also reviews the current processes and explores ways to continuously improve the work, to be more efficient and effective in state regulatory data reporting.
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Annette Montero: Merging Creativity and Technology to Improve Digital Health ExperiencesAnnette Montero fuses creativity and technology in her role as a designer of digital experiences for Elevance Health web and mobile platforms. She carefully crafts each user interface to be efficient and visually appealing, and she considers how people interact with our digital products.
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Jean Olshefsky: Inspiring Change in Behavioral Health with Advocacy, Support, and ExperienceA former Division I softball player whose shortstop and second base skills landed her in Europe’s professional league, Jean Olshefsky channels that same spirit of determination and teamwork into her role at Carelon Behavioral Health.
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Shareem Annan: Shaping a Culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace and in CommunitiesShareem Annan has an appetite for service. She fulfills it through her role at Elevance Health, her volunteer work, and serving up Caribbean American Fusion cuisine, including Jerk BBQ burgers, from her family-owned food truck.
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Michael Daniels: Driving Healthcare Innovation and Community EmpowermentMichael Daniels is an exceptional problem solver. Just ask his colleagues who recently presented him with their "Problem-Solving Maestro" award. His strategic, analytic, and leadership skills align perfectly with his work. Daniels is portfolio director for clinical and digital innovation, a role he calls rewarding.
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Tracy I. Wang: Turning Numbers Into Action for Healthier CommunitiesAs digital solutions director, Tracy I. Wang navigates complex health data and figures. But she isn't just crunching numbers. For Wang, it's all about the people behind the data, and improving their health.
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Darrell M. Jones II: Leading Successful Strategies and Championing DiversityA former college football player and coach, Darrell M. Jones II knows the x’s and o’s of leadership, teamwork, health, and fitness. With a championship ring to show for it, his gameplan was highly successful on the field — and now he creates successful strategies in his professional role at Elevance Health.
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Adriana Agnew: Supporting Health and Wellness Through Community, Creativity, and CultureCompassion and caring make up Adriana Agnew’s DNA. A registered nurse for more than two decades, Agnew is committed to improving health and making a difference in a person’s life. She calls it one of the most rewarding parts of her career.
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Cristobal Garcia: Taking the Lead on Work and Community Initiatives to Improve HealthWhen you have a heart for helping others, it shows in everything you do. Cristobal Garcia has a passion for helping people, and he’s proud to lead work and community initiatives that improve health and enhance quality of life.
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Dr. Urmesh Shah: Ensuring Optimized Care to Help People Make Strides Along Their Health JourneyAn avid runner, Dr. Urmesh Shah takes steps each day to stay healthy. Long-distance running, as well as traveling and meditating, are activities that help him stay inspired, grounded, and refreshed. In his role as regional vice president within Medicaid clinical operations, he’s focused on helping members make strides on their own health and wellness journeys.
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Linda Rousseau: Addressing Member Inquiries With Exceptional Compassion and CareAs a customer care manager for Elevance Health-affiliated plans, Linda Rousseau cares for members by managing a team that compassionately handles member inquiries and helps them understand their health plan benefits. For 17 years, she's led by example, both in the workplace and in the community.
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Michael Caro: Supporting Quality Connections Through His Work, Mentorship, and Community ServiceFor Michael Caro, being an Elevance Health associate feels like being part of an extended family. In his role as a technical program director, he oversees IT Services Management, ensuring quality technical service to associates and consumers. But he takes his support for the company even further — he is a dedicated volunteer, an engaged leader, and a trusted mentor to fellow associates.
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Debra Luling: Collaborating with Business Areas Across Elevance Health to Create Exceptional Client ExperiencesAfter 17 years with Elevance Health, Debra Luling gets up every morning feeling excited about the opportunities ahead of her. She and her team serve as conduits that connect employer clients with Elevance Health’s Innovation team to co-create solutions focused on improving the health and well-being of their associates.
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Alyson Hoots: Creating a Data Foundation That Yields Insights on Social Drivers of HealthAlyson Hoots leads the development of Elevance Health's social drivers of health data foundation and the delivery of population health management analytics tools for the Enterprise Data and Analytics team.
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