Ms. Baumann, who is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Arizona, completed her Master of Social Work degree at Boston College, with a concentration in Community Organization, Policy, Planning, and Administration. Ms. Baumann interned as a legislative aide in the Massachusetts Senate and for the Massachusetts Human Services Coalition. Holly’s previous employment includes roles as Program Director for Fundatia Noi Orizontri, a community development organization in Romania, Senior Analyst for the Department of Health Services (DHS) in the Arizona Governor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting, and Director of Public Policy by the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC), where she co-drafted Steven’s Law and managed a $700,000 dollar state government contract. Currently, Holly is serving as director of health policy for Children’s Action Alliance, where her focus is on health care coverage for children via government relations and community-based outreach.

I have worked in the social work field for over 12 years, functioning as a care manager, medical social worker, program coordinator and strong advocate for my clients.  I have been involved with the NASW for several years, most recently holding the office of Secretary. I have also been very involved at the Branch level, as Branch 1 Chair, Board rep and steering committee volunteer.

Branch 1 covers the central portion of AZ including Phoenix metro area heading west to Yuma.  Counties include Gila, LaPaz, Maricopa, Pinal & Yuma Counties)

Branch 2 includes Southern Arizona.  Counties include: Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima & Santa Cruz