LEONIA, NJ, March 11, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Romelyn Dones has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Dones has established herself as a leading expert in Medicare and long-term care operations, with a career spanning more than 20 years marked by progressive leadership and innovation in the health care sector. In her current capacity as senior director of Medicare and long-term care sales at MetroPlusHealth since 2025, she oversees the internal sales department, manages brokers within the community and directs both the MLTC and MAP teams. Her responsibilities include improving operational processes, enhancing plan benefits annually, collaborating with the finance department to set and achieve organizational goals, developing marketing materials alongside the marketing team, ensuring compliance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regulations, working with information technology professionals to upgrade broker tools and consistently meeting sales metrics.

Ms. Dones' tenure at MetroPlusHealth is distinguished by her most notable achievement: driving significant growth in the organization's Medicare market share from 1.3 to 1.5. She led efforts to modernize marketing materials, transitioning from traditional catalogs to a Visa card offering, which contributed to increased member engagement. Additionally, she enhanced production standards and training programs by working closely with the training department to ensure employees had access to effective resources. These accomplishments have garnered industry recognition for their impact despite ongoing challenges and the need for continuous improvement.

Prior to joining MetroPlusHealth, Ms. Dones served as manager of outreach and advocacy at Blue Cross Blue Shield from 2016 to 2022. In this role, she was responsible for expanding community engagement initiatives and advocating for improved access to health care services among underserved populations. Her leadership contributed to strengthening relationships between the organization and local communities while supporting outreach strategies that aligned with regulatory requirements.

From 2014 to 2016, Ms. Dones held the position of director of CHSP/Medicaid at Healthfirst, where she managed comprehensive health service programs and Medicaid operations. She played a pivotal role in optimizing program delivery, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines and fostering collaboration across departments to improve patient outcomes.

Her earlier experience at Healthfirst includes serving as manager from 2006 to 2014, where she supervised team performance and implemented process improvements that enhanced service delivery. Ms. Dones began her health care career as a representative at Healthfirst in 2006, quickly distinguishing herself through her dedication and ability to adapt to new challenges.

Before entering the health care field, Ms. Dones worked as a manager at a publishing company, where she developed foundational skills in leadership and project management that would later inform her approach in subsequent roles. Her career shift from publishing to health care was prompted by a colleague who introduced her to opportunities within the industry. Despite having no prior experience in health care or Medicare, Ms. Dones embraced the challenge, beginning her journey at Healthfirst as a representative before rapidly advancing through managerial and directorial positions due to her dedication and work ethic.

Ms. Dones' academic background has been instrumental in shaping her professional trajectory. She earned a master's degree in 2015 after completing her bachelor's degree at St. John's University in New York City in 2000. She is currently pursuing doctoral coursework, further demonstrating her commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.

Beyond her professional commitments, Ms. Dones is civically engaged as a volunteer with St. John's Episcopal Church, reflecting her dedication to community service. Her contributions have been recognized through several prestigious honors, including the Woman's Empowerment Ministry Award from both the New York State Senate and New York State Assembly in 2024 as well as the Outstanding Leadership Award from MetroPlusHealth in 2025.

Her success is rooted in tenacity and an unwavering determination to overcome obstacles, qualities she credits as essential for excelling in sales and health care administration. Ms. Dones emphasizes self-motivation and persistence as key drivers behind her achievements, particularly when navigating the complex regulatory environment of Medicare operations.

In her personal life, Ms. Dones is devoted to her three children and enjoys fitness training, reading and researching Hispanic history. Looking ahead, she is committed to furthering MetroPlusHealth's prominence within the Medicare sector while continuing her own professional growth within the organization and advancing her influence across the broader Medicare landscape.

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