LaCresia Wright

Manage contract compliance monitoring and oversight for 11 nonprofit and public entities administering approximately $7.3 million annually in TANF funding. Review contractor budgets, financial statements, and reimbursement requests, and investigate questionable costs.

Interpreted federal and state Long-Term Care Medicaid and HCBS policy, analyzed income and resources, and tested eligibility determination systems.

Researched federal Medicaid requirements and developed policy notices and implementation guidance for county Departments of Social Services.

Monitored statewide activities for grant compliance, completed CMS reporting, and provided Medicare/Medicaid counseling.

Supervised incoming eligibility specialists and coordinated training activities for Medicaid and public benefits.

Served as Medicaid policy subject matter expert, updated policy manuals, and analyzed statewide errors.

Reviewed Families First case documentation and monitored compliance with program requirements.

Determined Medicaid, SNAP, and TANF eligibility and established benefit budgets.

Earned Lean Six Sigma White Belt certification.

Completed Project Management and Theory training.

Completed Skills for Successful Supervision training.

Certified Trainer/Facilitator for TANF, SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare & Medicare Savings Programs.

Bachelor of Arts in Corporate and Organizational Communication from Western Kentucky University.