Her Story
About Angelique
Angelique X. Poragratti, CHC, CHPC is a healthcare compliance professional specializing in privacy investigations, fraud, waste and abuse (FWA), risk assessments, and compliance operations. She currently serves as a Privacy Investigator at Delta Dental Ins., where she is responsible for triaging potential HIPAA incidents and breaches, conducting comprehensive investigations, assessing risks and impacts to members and the organization, and supporting regulatory reporting requirements with agencies including the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Health and Human Services (HHS), and applicable state and federal authorities. With approximately four years of dedicated compliance experience and five years of combined legal and compliance expertise, Angelique brings a strong foundation in healthcare regulations, privacy protection, and operational risk management.
Prior to joining Delta Dental, Angelique spent more than three years at Benecard Services, LLC, where she advanced from Compliance Support Coordinator to Privacy Compliance Analyst. In that role, she supported healthcare privacy initiatives, managed fraud, waste and abuse compliance activities, conducted risk assessments, coordinated compliance efforts across departments, and served as a key liaison between compliance teams and business stakeholders. She began her professional journey in the legal field, gaining valuable experience in corporate and employment law support, which strengthened her analytical skills, attention to detail, and understanding of regulatory processes. Angelique earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Legal Studies from Susquehanna University in 2020 and later earned her Master of Legal Studies with dual concentrations in Information Technology and Healthcare Compliance from American University Washington College of Law in 2021.
Angelique holds both the Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) and Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) credentials and is an active member of the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA), demonstrating her commitment to professional growth and ethical healthcare practices. She also serves as an Alumni Board member for Susquehanna University and supports the Wounded Warrior Project, reflecting her dedication to service and community engagement. Angelique attributes her success to the belief in choosing the hard right over the easy wrong and viewing every experience as either a victory or an opportunity to learn and grow. Guided by the values of trust, honesty, integrity, and empathy, she continues to make a meaningful impact in healthcare compliance while advancing privacy, accountability, and ethical decision-making.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Angelique
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to two guiding principles that have shaped both my personal and professional journey. First, I believe in choosing the hard right over the easy wrong by making decisions rooted in integrity, accountability, and strong values, even when challenges arise. Second, I embrace the mindset that I never truly lose; I either achieve success or gain valuable lessons and experiences that help me grow. These principles have allowed me to navigate challenges, continuously improve, and approach every opportunity with resilience and a commitment to lifelong learning.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I have ever received is to always seek constructive feedback and use it as an opportunity for continuous improvement. I believe that being open to feedback helps me grow professionally, strengthen my skills, and gain valuable perspectives from others. Embracing feedback has allowed me to identify areas for development, adapt to new challenges, and continue striving for excellence throughout my career.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering the healthcare compliance industry is to remain resilient and never give up, even when faced with rejection, challenges, or setbacks. Success does not happen overnight, and difficult moments are often part of the journey toward growth and achievement. Believe in yourself, stay committed to your goals, and trust that your hard work will create opportunities. Be patient with your progress, give yourself grace along the way, and continue moving forward with confidence and purpose.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges and opportunities in healthcare compliance right now is navigating the constant evolution of government regulations and newly enacted laws. Staying current with regulatory changes and effectively implementing updated requirements is essential to ensuring organizations remain compliant and continue protecting patients’ privacy and information. While these changes can be challenging, they also create opportunities for compliance professionals to strengthen processes, improve risk management strategies, and help organizations adapt to an ever-changing healthcare landscape.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that are most important to me in both my work and personal life are trust, honesty, integrity, and empathy. I believe these values are the foundation for building meaningful relationships, making ethical decisions, and creating a positive impact. By leading with transparency, treating others with respect and compassion, and staying true to my principles, I strive to build trust and contribute to a culture of accountability and collaboration in every aspect of my life.
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