Amida Care
Shakira Croce has extensive work experience in the field of communications and public relations. Shakira began their career at PETA in 2009, where they served as a Media Assistant Manager until 2015. In 2015, they joined Amida Care as a Communications and Public Relations Manager, a position they held until 2018. From 2018 to 2021, they served as the Assistant Director of Communications and Public Relations at Amida Care. Currently, they hold the position of Director of Communications and Public Relations at Amida Care, starting in July 2021.
Shakira Croce attended Sarah Lawrence College from 2005 to 2009, where they earned their Bachelor's Degree. The field of study they pursued during this time is not specified. Subsequently, they enrolled in Pace University from 2009 to 2011, and successfully completed a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree with a specialization in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.
Amida Care
Amida Care is a private, not-for‐profit health plan providing coverage and coordinated care to New York City Medicaid members with chronic conditions, including HIV/AIDS and behavioral health disorders. We serve Medicaid recipients who are living with HIV/AIDS or people who are homeless or of transgender experience (regardless of HIV status). People with complex health conditions need access to providers with specialized knowledge, and Amida Care offers a wide network of top health care providers. As the largest Medicaid special needs health plan (SNP) in New York State, Amida Care has improved health care quality and reduced costs by developing innovative care management programs. Amida Care is more than a health plan—we strive to create a wellness community. Our “Live Your Life” program offers free monthly member events held throughout the five boroughs of New York City, where Amida Care members and their guests learn about ways to get and stay healthy physically, mentally, and spiritually. Events offer opportunities to learn about nutrition, healthy relationships, art therapy, yoga, meditation, Latin and African dance, aromatherapy, and more. A variety of member engagement activities such as town hall meetings and a Member Advisory Council encourage members to participate in and provide feedback to their health plan to ensure that their needs are being met. For more information, visit our website at: www.amidacareny.org.