JoAnn Volk

Professor with expertise in private health insurance, JoAnn Volk serves as a research professor and co-director of the Center on Health Insurance Reforms (CHIR) at Georgetown University. Her work primarily focuses on the intricacies of health insurance marketplaces, particularly those established under the Affordable Care Act. With a keen interest in the evolving landscape of health insurance, she has contributed significantly to understanding and shaping policies that affect millions of Americans. Before her tenure at Georgetown, Professor Volk honed her skills and expanded her knowledge base at Abt Associates and the AFL-CIO, where she tackled a wide array of health care issues. Her experience in these roles provided her with a comprehensive perspective on the challenges and opportunities within the health care system, further informing her research and teaching. Professor Volk's academic credentials include a Master of Arts in policy studies from Johns Hopkins University, where she developed a strong foundation in policy analysis and implementation. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts from Franklin and Marshall College, where her interest in public policy and administration first took root. At Georgetown, she is actively involved in research that seeks to improve the accessibility and affordability of health insurance. Her work not only contributes to academic discourse but also influences policy decisions at various levels of government. Through her research, teaching, and public engagement, Professor Volk continues to be a leading voice in the field of health insurance reforms.