The most notable achievement of Ms. Leppke's journey was her effort in passing mid-level dental practitioner legislation that impacts low-income and rural patients in Minnesota.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, January 09, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Susan N. Leppke has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Leppke has established a distinguished career in public policy and strategic partnerships, currently serving as the senior director at the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB) since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for scanning legislative policies and addressing major issues related to access to blood transfusions and biotherapies. Her work involves collaborating with association members who treat patients requiring blood transfusions, advocating for bills that enhance access to biotherapies and managing external coalitions.
Prior to her current position, Ms. Leppke served as a public policy advisor at AABB from 2020 to 2021. Her expertise in public policy was further honed during her tenure as the director of public and payer policy at NMDP (formerly National Marrow Donor Program/Be The Match) from 2017 until 2019, playing a pivotal role in shaping policies that impacted health care access and affordability.
Between 2014 and 2017, Ms. Leppke was the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) program manager at the Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute, where she managed research projects related to transplant recipients. This position was preceded by her role as a research and policy project manager with the same organization from 2012 to 2014, during which time she contributed to significant advancements in transplant data analysis.
Ms. Leppke began her career with roles that laid the foundation for her expertise in health policy and management, including serving as a senior health program specialist for the state of Minnesota from 2009 until 2012, where she developed programs aimed at improving public health outcomes. Additionally, she worked as a technical consultant for Engine for Social Innovation in 2011 and as an associate consultant at Nilan Johnson Lewis PA between 2007 and 2009.
Throughout her career, Ms. Leppke has been actively involved in various industry-related organizations. She has been a member of the Alumni Society Board of Directors at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health since 2017 and is also affiliated with Women in Government Relations and the International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy, among others. Her leadership roles include serving as the co-chair of the leadership committee and governing board member of the Minnesota Public Health Association from 2008 to 2012, as well as the treasurer of the Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota Committee.
Providing Ms. Leppke with a deep understanding of health systems and policy development have been her academic triumphs and accreditations. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in physiology and psychology from the University of Minnesota, as well as a Master of Public Health in health administration and policy from the same institution. She also holds certification in PAC and Grassroots Management Application from the Public Affairs Council, earned in 2020.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Ms. Leppke has made significant contributions through civic associations and industry-related publications. She served as the chief operating officer for Fashion Week Minnesota from 2020 to 2023 and held directorial roles on boards such as Minnesota Doctors for Health Equity and Living Well Disability Services. Her publications include authoring numerous articles on health care reimbursement and service utilization among Medicare beneficiaries, showcasing her commitment to advancing knowledge in her field.
Reflecting upon her career, Ms. Leppke attributes her success to her innate curiosity. She finds the human mind intriguing, particularly what drives people to act the way they do and what they may not understand about themselves. By engaging with her community and having conversations with others, she has gained a deeper understanding of the diverse experiences and contributions of those around her.
The most notable achievement of Ms. Leppke's journey was her effort in passing mid-level dental practitioner legislation that impacts low-income and rural patients in Minnesota. Through collaboration with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MNSCU), the United Way and Children's Dental Services, an organization that provides dental services to low-income patients, she secured grants and created a grassroots advocacy program to support her cause. Today, the state officially recognizes these mid-level practitioners as being vital to dental care.
Looking ahead, Ms. Leppke remains passionate about fostering community connections and uplifting others through her involvement in these endeavors. She aims to pursue a career in policy within nonprofit organizations where she can continue enhancing organizational effectiveness and supporting community success through effective policy implementation.
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