Natalie Ortiz, B.A., is a Research Analyst at Mission where she contributes to qualitative research, project coordination, report writing, and communications activities related to risk mitigation for individuals with developmental disabilities, home and community-based services, maternal health, and local child care pilot program evaluation. Ms. Ortiz is a key member on the “Home and Community Based Settings” (HCBS) project for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and on the “Impact of the Hepatitis C Medicaid Affinity Group on Access to HCV Treatment and Cure” (Affinity Group) project for the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy (OIDP). Ms. Ortiz has a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies (Mass Communication) degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Prior to working at Mission Analytics Group, Ms. Ortiz worked at a behavioral health organization as a Participant Support Specialist/Peer Counselor providing direct services for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.