Mara returns to Reservoir with a strong background in health policy research and public health advocacy with specific expertise in the biopharma and vaccines space. Prior to rejoining Reservoir, Mara worked at Avalere Health where she focused on vaccine coverage and reimbursement policy in addition to work across broader preventive services. In this role, she supported efforts to address barriers to vaccination through stakeholder education, policy analyses, and thought leadership. Mara holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from the George Washington University and a B.A. in International Studies from American University.