Alexandra Kanemaru
Director, Consulting focused on Medicaid access and quality
California
Summary
Public health practitioner with quantitative research training: Alexandra holds an MPH in Epidemiology & Biostatistics and has applied statistical analyses to large, complex datasets in academic research (including cancer epidemiology and ergonomics/opioid-related projects). sellersdorsey+2
Medicaid and county-focused policy and consulting experience: As a consultant and leader at Sellers Dorsey, Alexandra works on projects that support Medicaid access, managed care procurements, and county health system analyses, and co-authored county-focused reports used by policymakers and foundations. sellersdorsey+2
Bridges academic research and applied consulting: Alexandra’s background includes hands-on research roles in academic labs and translation of that analytic experience into consulting deliverables, procurement support, and policy-facing reports. wustl+1
Early-career communicator and educator: Alexandra produced evidence summaries and presentations on public health topics (for example, presentations on sedentary behavior), indicating experience presenting technical findings to broader audiences. prezi+1
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
Behavioral Health Task Force — Quality Measurement slide deck (author listing)
January 21, 2026Slide deck for a California Behavioral Health Task Force meeting listing Alexandra Kanemaru as an author on materials about counties' role in behavioral health.
Why Counties Are Central to California’s Health, Behavioral Health, and Public Health
January 1, 2026Blog post and synthesis explaining how California’s counties administer and deliver health, behavioral health, and public health services, and why counties are central to Medi‑Cal transformation and statewide reforms.
The Crucial Role of Counties in the Health of Californians (CHCF report)
January 1, 2026Report co-authored for California Health Care Foundation describing county roles, funding, and responsibilities across health care, behavioral health, and public health systems in California.