Tanvi Mehta

Manager, Regulatory Affairs and Policy

Tanvi Mehta came to Greenleaf with a background in finance and professional services and an understanding of the business of health care, which she applies to her work in regulatory affairs and policy. Prior to Greenleaf, she was responsible for client relations and financial reporting at Morgan Stanley and Invesco. Most recently, she worked for Arc Initiatives in Washington D.C., where she supported rollouts of various national campaigns with in-depth policy analysis, strategic communications, and regulatory assessments. Tanvi’s financial experience allows her to effectively address regulatory challenges with an analytical approach.

Throughout her education, Tanvi gained significant exposure to public health and policy. She received her business graduate degree with a focus on health care. During her MBA program, she served on the board of the Healthcare Business Association and participated in DC-based public policy initiatives.

Tanvi earned her MBA from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and her B.A. in public health and economics from Agnes Scott College. 

Sean Hilscher

Vice President, Regulatory Policy

As Vice President of Regulatory Policy at Greenleaf Health, Sean Hilscher brings 15+ years of experience in health care, having worked with a broad array of stakeholders including life science companies, data companies, providers, and international health organizations. Sean helps Greenleaf clients navigate the evolving regulatory policy landscape, conducting in-depth analyses of legislation, regulations, and regulatory initiatives and their impact on clients’ products.

Previously, Sean served as a Director at the American College of Cardiology (ACC), where he managed a suite of real-world evidence platforms marketed to providers, payers, and life science companies. Sean has experience in strategy and operation consulting from his time at the Advisory Board Company. As a manger in the sourcing and operations practice, Sean led data analysis efforts for operational and supply chain consulting engagements with provider organizations across the country.

Sean earned his MBA from the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business and an MA in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from the University of Oxford.

Stephen Mason

Executive Vice President, Regulatory Policy

Stephen Mason came to Greenleaf following an accomplished and diverse career that includes time in regulated industry, at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and on Capitol Hill.

Before joining Greenleaf, Stephen served as Director of Regulatory Affairs for Amgen. In this role, Stephen led the company’s US regulatory policy function, which included developing and implementing strategies for corporate engagement with regional and global regulatory agencies.

Stephen joined Amgen following 3 years as Assistant Commissioner of Legislation at FDA, where he managed all legislative and policy activities affecting the agency and Congress, including congressional oversight activities. Additionally, Stephen served as the primary liaison for FDA in its interactions with Congress, the White House, other federal departments, and state governments.

Stephen’s career also includes a role as Director of Government Relations at the Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA). While serving at GPhA, Stephen was a leader in advocating for the association’s priorities in Congress and the Administration. He was instrumental in the development of generic drug policy issues, as well as in organizing coalition and outreach efforts surrounding federal policy issues.

Before joining GPhA, Stephen held several other positions, including Legislative Aide to Congressman John Ensign (R-NV). In this position, he directed legislative issue management and fostered policy development on an array of issues, including healthcare.

Stephen earned a B.A. in Business Administration-Finance at Oakland University in Rochester, MI.

Rhona Baniqued

Executive Director of Operations, Drug and Biological Products

Rhona Baniqued joined Greenleaf Health as Director of Operations, Drug and Biological Products in 2014, with more than 12 years’ experience as a marketing professional with a successful track record managing complex agency, corporate, and nonprofit programs. At Greenleaf, Rhona is responsible for managing multiple processes, including contracting, client relationship and general operations management of Greenleaf’s Drug and Biological Products Team.

Before joining Greenleaf, Rhona served as a District Marketing Manager for the Microsoft Corporation, based in Washington, DC. In this position, Rhona brought specific products and solutions to customers by working with diverse sales, service, and partner organizations to build the “sales pipeline.” She developed a marketing strategy focused on an application platform by identifying leads and revenue growth opportunities that accelerated sales while remaining sensitive to customer insights and business and competitive trends. Her efforts contributed to application pipeline sales in excess of $17M. In addition, Rhona directed the execution of the Executive Circle program, focused on building or strengthening relationships between Microsoft and corporate senior executives. Early in her career at Microsoft, Rhona administered the partner readiness program, in conjunction with corporate initiatives to train partners on Go-To-Market campaigns. Rhona’s attendance ratios at these programs consistently ranked among those of the top 25 cities globally.

Before her work at Microsoft, Rhona served as Senior Media Planner at Arnold Communications, developing and managing the implementation of long-term strategic media buys across print, radio, television, out-door, and on-line media for many Fortune 500 clients.

Rhona began her career on Capitol Hill, working on legislative issues for Congressman Owen Pickett, D-Va.

Rhona received her undergraduate degree from George Mason University.

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