New State Legislative Director Joins Moffitt Cancer Center
TAMPA, Fla. — Ellen Navarro Anderson has been named the Florida state legislative director for Moffitt Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institute- designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida. Anderson will work with state officials to expand resources and funding to ensure the cancer center continues to provide exceptional care for its patients, discover new innovative therapies and educate the next generation of physicians and researchers.
“Moffitt is one of the top cancer centers in the country. I am honored to be able to advocate every day for our courageous cancer patients and their caregivers,” said Anderson. “We are committed to lifting the quality, accessibility and affordability of medical treatment for all Floridians.”
Anderson, a proud Chilean American, has dedicated her career to health care advocacy, starting her legislative career as a health policy aide in the Florida House of Representatives and then the Florida Senate. She has served as vice president of State Advocacy for the Florida Hospital Association, spearheading hospital payment policy and lobbying to move from volume-based to value-based payment methodologies. In 2015, Anderson was recruited to create and implement a government relations program for Community Health Systems’ Florida hospitals and held the position as director of Government Relations for the Florida Division for five years.
“Ellen’s knowledge of the state legislative landscape and experience working on health care policy made her the perfect candidate for this role. She will be a tremendous asset to Moffitt, as the cancer center continues to grow to provide more access to Floridians,” said Jamie Wilson, DBA, vice president of Government Relations at Moffitt.
About Moffitt Cancer Center
Moffitt is dedicated to one lifesaving mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. The Tampa-based facility is one of only 52 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, a distinction that recognizes Moffitt’s scientific excellence, multidisciplinary research, and robust training and education. Moffitt’s expert nursing staff is recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center with Magnet® status, its highest distinction. With more than 7,500 team members, Moffitt has an economic impact in the state of $2.4 billion. For more information, call 1-888-MOFFITT (1-888-663-3488), visit MOFFITT.org, and follow the momentum on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
