Priya Mendon is an experienced professional in government affairs, regulatory compliance, and organizational leadership. Currently serving as Director of Government Affairs and Director of Regulatory Affairs & Compliance at VNS Health since March 2020, Priya has previously held the position of Director of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs at Independence Care System from 2015 to March 2020, where significant achievements included minimizing policy gaps and reducing external audit findings. Priya's earlier roles include Fundraising Manager at Aidha and Director at the Community Service Society of New York, where strategic initiatives were implemented to address economic disparities. Priya holds a Master of Science in International Relations with a focus on International Human Rights from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Bryn Mawr College.