(Augusta) Consumers for Affordable Health Care (CAHC), Maine's largest consumer health organization, is pleased to announce that Greg White has joined its staff as Public Relations Coordinator. 

Most recently, Mr. White was consulting for CAHC and the Collingwood Group, a financial services firm located in Washington, DC.  He was previously Political Director for Maine Change That Works, a non-profit grassroots advocacy group that worked extensively for the implementation of comprehensive health care reform and other issues affecting working families on the federal level.  Greg also worked in a number of capacities for Senator Olympia Snowe in her Washington, D.C. office for close to six years, ultimately serving as her Legislative Assistant on housing/mortgage banking, community development, federal employee/labor union, postal/government reform, and Native American issues.  During his time on Capitol Hill, Greg was elected by his peers to serve on the Executive Board of Directors of the Congressional Legislative Staffers' Association (CLSA) in 2007 and 2008.  CLSA the largest association for Congressional Staff.  In 2008, he was chosen as the CLSA Secretary. 

"It's an honor and privilege to join CAHC's staff.  These next few years are vital for implementing the Affordable Care Act in Maine, and it is essential that we craft our message in a way that consumers can understand how the law benefits them," said White.  "I think the truth gets lost in the politics of an issue or in a ten second sound-bite and then that is what is perceived as fact.  It is crucial that we promote the facts, while dispelling the fictions."   

White has extensive knowledge of health care issues, having served as the health care Legislative Correspondent and Mail Director with Senator Snowe and during his time advocating for the Affordable Care Act with Maine Change That Works.  Greg was also the Policy Analyst with the National Low Income Housing Coalition, where he staffed the Katrina Housing Group, the National Housing Trust Fund Campaign, and the Housing Plus Services Policy Committee.  He was also an intern for Senator Susan Collins in her Washington, DC office.  Greg, a 2002 graduate from the University of Southern Maine with a BA in Political Science, resides in his hometown of Portland.        

"Greg's understanding of the intricacies of the legislative process, both on the federal and state levels, will be a tremendous asset for CAHC.  He's also proven that he can garner positive results working on complex issues with legislators, regardless of their party identification." said CAHC Executive Director, Joe Ditré.  "Greg will also play a critical role in helping to identify new partners as we work to broaden support for expanding access for Mainers to affordable health care. We are very pleased to have Greg join our staff. He is a great asset."