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MHCA Announces new Director of Government Relations and Workforce
- By: Angela Westhoff
- On: 08/07/2025 13:49:37
- In: Announcements/Reminders
Workforce. Ms. Black, an accomplished government strategist, communications and public policy leader, joins MHCA after 15 years in the public sector. Prior to MHCA, Ms. Black served as the Chief of Staff for Arizona's Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry, focusing on, among other areas, government affairs, communications, and workforce development initiatives. Prior to that, Ms. Black served the State of Maine for 10 years in a number of areas, including as the Director of Government Affairs and Communications for the Maine Department of Corrections, and as a program and policy contractor with the Maine Department of Health and Human Services Office of Behavioral Health (formerly known as the Maine Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services). Ms. Black's career is focused on improving large systems at the program, practice and policy level. With vast strategy and communications experience, Ms. Black enjoys working behind the scenes to problem solve, motivate, and encourage change.
“We are so pleased to welcome Anna to the association. She brings a wealth of experience as a seasoned government relations strategist, and a distinguished background in workforce development, public relations, and grant writing. Her expertise will be a valuable asset to our organization, and we are fortunate to have her join our team,” said Angela Cole Westhoff, President/ CEO of the Maine Health Care Association.
“After two years in Arizona, I'm thrilled to be back in Maine and even more excited to lend my skills to the members of the Maine Health Care Association,” said Ms. Black.
Please join us in welcoming Anna to the MHCA team!
Staff contact: awesthoff@mehca.org