BAA President

Barbara M. Aved, PhD, MBA, is President of BAA. She is an experienced public health professional, consultant, manager, evaluator, and trainer. Until 1986, Dr. Aved was Chief of the California Department of Health Services Managed Care Operations Branch where she oversaw 250 Medi-Cal contracts with California hospitals and managed care plans.

For 8 years prior to that, she served as regional consultant and then Chief of the California Office of Family Planning, where she earned recognition for her expertise and advocacy for reproductive health issues. Her knowledge and experience with government and community-based organizations, the legislative process and public policymaking--complemented by strong analytical and organizational skills--make her a valued resource to health and human service organizations and providers.

Dr. Aved's early career as a nurse practitioner and clinic director created a strong personal interest in and continuing commitment to issues that affect the diversity of California's population. At the State and local level she has been instrumental in improving access, broadening the scope of services and strengthening the standards of care.

Dr. Aved has taught classes at California State University, Sacramento, and the University of Oregon. She serves on various state and community advisory committees and volunteers with church, community, and cultural arts boards. When her sons were born she and a colleague co-founded and co-managed a preschool. She has authored a number of professional publications, and is a recipient of the State Health Department's Superior Accomplishment Silver Award for bringing about $1.5 million in State savings for a pharmaceutical volume purchasing plan implemented in 1985.

Barbara earned a BS degree in nursing from Loma Linda University and an MS in community health from California State University, Fresno. She holds a PhD in health science from the University of Oregon, and an MBA from California State University, Sacramento. She recently had fun earning degrees in art and art history.