Andrea Hamilton

She is a distinguished public service leader with nearly 25 years of experience at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), where she has advanced through progressively senior leadership roles overseeing complex healthcare programs and driving organizational excellence. Currently serving as Deputy Group Director, she leads strategic initiatives, program operations, and policy implementation that impact millions of Americans. Prior to this role, she served as Division Director and Deputy Division Director, where she managed large-scale healthcare programs and cross-functional teams, and as Project Manager for over a decade, where she built a strong foundation in program management and operational delivery. She has been recognized with the Excellence in Leadership Award, the highest leadership award for non-SES CMS employees, and the Impact Woman in Leadership Award from FORUM, in recognition of her exemplary leadership and impact across the government sector and contractor community. She holds an MBA from Loyola University Maryland. She is recognized as a visionary, results-driven, and mission-focused leader who is deeply committed to improving healthcare access, quality, and equity for all Americans through strategic leadership and innovation.