Elizabeth Schoyer

Elizabeth Schoyer has extensive experience with the implementation and operations of Medicare and Medicaid payment and service delivery models under the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation. She has also worked to support states with enforcing the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. With subject matter expertise in behavioral health treatment, Elizabeth has served as a team lead, researcher, writer, and evaluator on various issues, including behavioral health, public safety/policing, patient-centered research, and patient safety.

Before joining AIR and IMPAQ International, Schoyer worked for eight years in San Francisco as a certified addictions treatment counselor. Her training and experience include medical and social model detox; addiction severity assessments; trauma informed care; crisis intervention; naloxone trainer and distribution; Motivational Interviewing; peer counseling; and group facilitation.

While the corporate responsibility lead for the AIR/IMPAQ office in Oakland, California, Schoyer spearheaded fundraising and volunteer work with Project Pride, a local residential substance use disorder program for women with dual diagnoses and their children. She now serves on an advisory board at Project Pride to help guide the implementation of intergenerational and family-targeted services.