Dr. DaShawn Groves has served as the Commissioner since joining the Department in September of 2024. He previously served as the Special Projects Officer (SPO) to the Medicaid Director at the Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF). In this role, he offered strategic guidance and worked to implement the Department’s strategic plan which included serving as the acting director of the Health Care Reform and Innovation Administration, leading a team focused on transforming the District’s delivery systems and infrastructure. With nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare, DaShawn has worked extensively on Medicaid policy, delivery system transformation, quality improvement, and workforce development. During his time as SPO, he was selected and participated in both the Milbank Emerging Leaders Program and the CHCS Medicaid Pathways Program. He holds a DrPH degree in Health Policy at the George Washington University and his MPH degree from Emory University.
Adaline Strumolo has served as the Deputy Commissioner for the Department since December of 2019 including several periods as Acting Commissioner. Addie leads the Department’s eligibility and enrollment work including policy, operations, and appeals. She is the Executive Director of Vermont’s health insurance marketplace. Addie is focused on increasing access to state health care programs. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, Addie’s leadership was instrumental in facilitating continuous health care coverage for Vermonters and implementing enhanced subsidies under the American Rescue Plan Act. Addie previously served as the Department’s Health Care Director, navigating the complexities of changing federal regulations and working on marketplace policy and stability. Prior to joining the Department of Vermont Health Access, Addie worked for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. She holds a Juris Doctor from Boston University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Stanford University.
Sandi Hoffman has served as the Deputy Commissioner for the Department of Vermont Health Access since September of 2020 and leads the Department’s clinical services work, inclusive of the clinical operations, clinical integrity, and pharmacy services. She works closely with the Risk and Quality Improvement, data analysis, and oversight and monitoring teams as well as the Special Investigations Unit. Sandi previously served as the Department’s Chief of Clinical Services and before that, she was the Department’s Director of Quality Improvement and Clinical Integrity. With over 20 years of direct care experience specializing in early childhood trauma, adolescent development, substance use disorder, mental health and well-being, Sandi’s experience and commitment to integrated care ensures collaboration and coordination are at the core of the Department’s clinical response to member and provider needs. Sandi maintains her licensure as an alcohol and drug counselor (LADC), holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Vermont, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Trinity College, she also has extensive training in continuous quality improvement and LEAN principles. Sandi is a recent graduate of the Vermont Leadership Institute through the Snelling Center and is a Vermont Certified Public Manager.