MAHP announces 2025-2026 Board of Directors

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Association of Health Plans (MAHP) has announced its 2025-2026 Board of Directors featuring leaders of member health plans who will set strategy, advance the MAHP mission and provide leadership to the association and its members.

“This year’s board of directors bring experience and a wealth of knowledge that will be an incredible resource to MAHP,” said Dominick Pallone, executive director of MAHP. “We look forward to their insight and expertise as we continue our mission to promote and advocate for affordable, equitable and accessible health care for Michigan residents.”

• President
  Melissa Holmquist, President and CEO, Upper Peninsula Health Plan
• President-Elect
  Patricia Graham Plan, President & CEO, Meridian Health Plan
• Treasurer
  Terrisca Des Jardins, Plan President, Molina Healthcare of Michigan
• Secretary
  Teressa Smith CEO, Aetna Better Health of Michigan
• At Large Member
  Nancy Jenkins, President and CEO, McLaren Health Plan

In addition to the board officers, we also have five board members who will serve the Association: Margaret Anderson with Health Alliance Plan, Guy Gauthier with Priority Health, Lori Johnston with Paramount, Dennis Mouras with UnitedHealthcare Community Plan and Sharon Williams with University of Michigan Health Plan.

“I’m privileged to lead this year’s board of directors among my talented and knowledgeable peers,” said Melissa Holmquist, president and CEO of Upper Peninsula Health Plan. “Our board will continue to elevate issues that matter to Michigan residents, such as drug price transparency, integrating physical and mental health care, and more.”

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