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Emily Dowsett is Director, Policy Communications for the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), working within the Government Affairs team. In leading MGMA’s public affairs efforts, Emily works to influence healthcare policy and public opinion through a variety of strategic communication tactics. To date, Emily has successfully created and implemented a variety of public affairs campaigns to promote and educate the public, media outlets, Congress, federal and regulatory agencies, as well as partner organizations about MGMA, its initiatives, and positions on a variety of priority issues impacting medical groups.

Before joining MGMA, Emily was the Director of Strategy at Gambel Communications, a leading public relations firm in New Orleans, LA. During her time with Gambel, Emily provided strategic direction to a large and diverse roster of clients, developing and executing a wide array of layered communications, public relations, and advocacy plans across a variety of industries. In addition to overall strategic direction, Emily provided crisis communications counsel on a wide range of critical situations including maritime disasters, significant corporate transactions, executive transitions, weather events, complex litigations, and activism.

Prior to her time in New Orleans, Emily spent her career working for industry trade associations in the Washington, D.C. area. Her most recent position in D.C. was Government Affairs Media Manager for the American Public Works Association/Canadian Public Works Association where she successfully cemented the organization’s position as the trusted go-to resource for anything public works related on Capitol Hill, across the United States, and on the larger global stage.

Leveraging her experience with a wide breadth of communications mediums in a variety of high-profile settings, coupled with a government relations and association background, and extensive media relations experience, Emily plays a key role in MGMA’s advocacy success. Emily holds a bachelor's degree in communication studies and a minor in advertising from West Virginia University.

Allison Gault is the Director of Member Engagement for the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) where she has worked for a total of seventeen years. She was the Executive Director of the Colorado Nursery & Greenhouse Association for five years, which helped her to recognize her passion in membership, operations and serving members. She received her bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Northern Colorado and her master’s in business administration from Regis University. She is also a Certified Association Executive which she proudly earned in 2016. During her free time, she loves to spend time with her three children cheering them on at their sporting events, being outdoors, gardening, skiing, and visiting the many Colorado breweries.

Jeff Takacs is Director of Product Development at MGMA. Prior to MGMA, he worked in medical devices and healthcare market research.

Craig Wiberg is the Senior Manager of Digital Events at MGMA, where he brings his expertise in event management and innovation to create engaging conferences and virtual experiences. Based in Nebraska, Craig has a deep appreciation for family life. He is a proud husband and father of two, and his family wouldn’t be complete without their beloved dog, Penny. When he’s not orchestrating top-tier digital events, Craig enjoys spending time outdoors fishing and making memories with his family.

Meghan Wong is a data-driven professional who has built a career in healthcare analytics and strategic development. During her 15-year tenure with MGMA's Data Solutions department, she partnered with colleagues to dramatically expand survey participation and establish critical benchmarking insights for medical practices. Currently serving as Director of Product Development, she continues to leverage her analytical expertise to develop tools and resources that empower medical groups to optimize their operational and financial strategies. Meghan holds a Master's Degree in Organizational Behavior Management from Florida Institute of Technology and is driven by a commitment to serve MGMA members and advance the healthcare industry.