Andrea S. Danes is a Medicaid Futurist, a Business Development Strategist, and an HHS Integration Advocate. She is recognized as an industry expert with more than 20 years’ experience in both public and private sectors, with program expertise in Medicaid, Child Welfare, and other Human Services programs. Over the past 15 years she has helped companies adjust their product and service offerings, align with federal and state regulations, participate effectively in industry groups, and expand their Medicaid and Human Services presence by making more effective connections with their customers. As an independent consultant, Andrea has the latitude to partner with innovative companies, providing strategic advice to support their efforts to expand their influence and grow their client base.