On Thursday, April 4 from 11-12, Julia Hutchins, CEO of the Colorado Health Insurance Cooperative, will discuss the “Colorado Health Insurance Cooperative.” Julia has dedicated her career to improving access to health care for underserved populations. Prior to being appointed CEO of the CO-OP, she was Vice President of Business Development at Colorado Access where she was responsible for expanding the company’s business relationships and developing products for the Exchange and other new programs. In this role, Julia worked collaboratively with the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Educational and Charitable Foundation and a group of local volunteers to explore the feasibility of starting a Cooperative health plan in Colorado. Julia was actively involved in the initial business planning process for the CO-OP and in preparing the federal loan application.