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Arizona Workforce Development Coalition (AWFDC)

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The Coalition is organized by the WFD Department at AHCCCS, the AzAHP and includes members from the eight MCOs. This group represents ACC, ALTCS, DCS CHP, DES/DDD and ACC-RBHA lines of business. Together we ensure that initiatives across the state of Arizona align with all lines of business Provider needs, AHCCCS & Health Plan policies, and statewide regulations.

Mission

To evaluate, monitor, and support the development of the Five (5) C's of our provider workforce leading to a competent workforce that is capable of producing optimal member outcomes.

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About the AWFDC

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Sylvia Sanders

Arizona Association of Health Plans​

Workforce Development Project Manager

AWFDC | AWFDA-ACC/RBHA | AWFDA-ALTCS

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Yvette Tucker

Arizona Complete Health

Workforce Development Administrator

AWFDC | AWFDA-ACC/RBHA

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Selena McDonald

Banner – University Family Care

 Workforce Development Administrator

AWFDC | AWFDA-ACC/RBHA | AWFDA-ALTCS

Meet The Team

Here are the Arizona Workforce Development Coalition members, which includes all Workforce Development Alliance Administrators, the collaboration behind the workforce development efforts in Arizona.

Acronym Key

ACC - Arizona Complete Care 

ALTCS - Arizona Long-Term Care Services

AWFDA - Arizona Workforce Development Alliance

AWFDC - Arizona Workforce Development Coalition

DD - Developmental Disabilities

RBHA - Regional, Behavioral Health Authority

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Mark Faul

BCBS Arizona | Health Choice

 

Workforce Development Administrator

AWFDC | AWFDA-ACC/RBHA

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Celenia Perez

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Workforce Development Manager

AWFDA-ALTCS | AWFDA-DD

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Sarah Hauck

Mercy Care

Senior Manager - Workforce Development Administrator

AWFDC | AWFDA-ACC/RBHA | AWFDA-ALTCS | AWFDA-DD

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Michael Tripp

Mercy Care

Manager, Workforce Development Administrator

 

AWFDC | AWFDA-ACC/RBHA | AWFDA - DD

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Jezreel Ramirez

Molina Health Care

 

Workforce Development Administrator

AWFDC | AWFDA-ACC/RBHA

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Joe Chemali

Relias

Enterprise Client Success

Manager

AWFDA-ACC/RBHA

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Layla Bishop

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

Workforce Development Administrator

AWFDC | AWFDA-ACC/RBHA | AWFDA-ALTCS | AWFDA-DD

Welcome to the Arizona Workforce Development (WFD) page

We’re glad you are here.

Health care professionals, the human beings behind our healthcare system, are a vital asset to improving health equity, access and outcomes within our communities. Ensuring that our Arizona healthcare workforce is capable and equipped with resources to develop their skill, knowledge and abilities needed to address today’s issues, while preparing for future capacity is important to sustainability, and is a critical function of WFD. This is accomplished through an integrated focus on Commitment, Culture, Connectivity, Capability and Capacity, (also known as the Five (5) C's outlined in our mission below) in connection with unique stakeholder collaborations.

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