David Sayen is the former Regional Administrator at the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services. As an independent consultant, he advises investors and clients on government contracting, compliance, business development, and strategy. He has deep
leadership expertise, as a former member of the Federal Senior Executive Service, a graduate of the Federal Executive Institute, and a fellow of the Council on Excellence in Government. He also has extensive public affairs experience, developing and executing campaigns related to
public health, health insurance and access to health services. In addition to his role as a Board Member at the AHCD, David is also a Trustee of the Alameda (County) Heath System. David also serves on the corporate board of OnLok, the first and most respected PACE (Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly) provider of health services to seniors.
David has been a professional musician since his high school days, working his way through college playing the bass fiddle and guitar for theatre, churches, dances and private events. While his first love is jazz, he has worked with every kind of group from the Zima Eastern European Ensemble to the WPEN Big Band. Currently he manages and performs in the bay area with Spill the Wine, a popular dance group, and the Alameda Jazz Collective.