Isabel Wanner
Health Justice Advocate
Isabel Wanner joined MLRI in 2023 as the Health Justice Advocate. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Yale College and a Master of Public Health in Health Policy with a concentration in U.S. Health Justice from the Yale School of Public Health. Her background lies in advocacy for the justice-involved population, particularly focusing on advancing the health and well-being of those impacted by incarceration. Prior to joining MLRI, Isabel has extensive experience working alongside individuals impacted by the criminal justice system in various projects centered around medical debt relief, Medicaid enrollment, felony disenfranchisement, and VISA protection. Above all, Isabel is eager to establish MLRI’s latest initiative to address access barriers to MassHealth and other public benefits for individuals returning to the community after incarceration.