Charles Raya

Charles Raya serves as an Equity and Quality Specialist within the Equity and Quality Transformation division at Covered California, playing a pivotal role in coordinating health plan contract updates and leading workgroups. As part of the Behavioral Health team and the lead for Data Exchange, Charles is deeply committed to enhancing healthcare quality and accessibility. Inspired by personal experiences of healthcare barriers during childhood, he is passionate about leveraging data exchange to empower enrollee decision-making, aiming to ensure no child has to forgo opportunities due to lack of coverage. Charles holds a Master’s in Healthcare Administration and is finalizing his Doctorate in Public Health, focusing on mental health service access among Haitian refugees in the U.S., underlining his dedication to equitable healthcare solutions.