Honors Susan Barrett for Eleven Years of Service
Vermont Business Magazine The Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB) announced today the appointment of Emily Brown as its new Executive Director, effective August 18, 2025.
Emily most recently served as Vermont’s Deputy Commissioner of Insurance at the Department of Financial Regulation (DFR), where she managed the Insurance Division and over 30 staff, oversaw commercial market regulation, and led several major statewide initiatives to improve access, affordability, and accountability in Vermont’s insurance system. A licensed attorney with deep policy and regulatory expertise, Emily has served in a variety of leadership roles at the DFR over the past decade, including Director of Insurance Regulation and Assistant General Counsel.
Throughout her career, Emily has directed complex regulatory investigations, authored key legislative reports on health policy, testified frequently before the Vermont Legislature, and served in national roles with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. She holds a law degree from Vermont Law School and a bachelor’s degree in political science from New York University.
“Emily has the experience, insight, and leadership skills needed to guide the Board through the evolving challenges of Vermont’s health care system,” said Board Chair Owen Foster. “Her knowledge of Vermont’s health care landscape, along with her track record of innovation and her ability to translate complex policy into action, makes her an ideal fit for this role.”
Emily succeeds Susan Barrett, who has served as Executive Director of the GMCB since 2013. Susan played a pivotal role in establishing the Board’s regulatory framework and guiding it through more than a decade of complex healthcare reform. From the organization’s startup phase to its current role in health care oversight, Susan’s leadership has been instrumental in building credibility, transparency, and public trust.
Susan Barrett
While Susan steps down as Executive Director, the Board is also pleased to announce that she will continue her service as the Board’s Chief Operating Officer. In this position, Susan will focus on strengthening internal operations, strategic implementation, and continuity across the Board’s work.
“For over a decade, Susan has led with heart, skill, and an unwavering focus on what’s best for Vermonters,” said Chair Foster. “We are deeply grateful for her service and look forward to continuing our work together in this new capacity.”
The Board looks forward to a strong future under this new leadership structure and extends its sincere appreciation to both Emily and Susan for their continued commitment to improving the health of Vermonters.
About: The Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB) is a 5-member, independent Board created in 2011 with an ambitious mission to drive system-wide improvements in access, affordability, and quality of healthcare to improve the health of Vermonters. Through public meetings, the GMCB ensures a transparent approach to healthcare regulation and a voice for stakeholders, including healthcare organizations, clinicians, and members of the public. With a holistic, data driven approach, the GMCB carries out its regulatory duties, supports innovation in healthcare delivery and payment reform, and serves as an important resource for independent, transparent analyses of Vermont’s healthcare system performance.
6.23.2025. Montpelier, VT - The Green Mountain Care Board
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