Dalton Coleman

Results-driven public policy and regulatory professional with 9+ years of experience in government oversight, healthcare program administration, legislative compliance, and public-sector risk management. Proven expertise in policy development, regulatory analysis, budget oversight, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement. Experienced working with state agencies, legislators, public health programs, and executive leadership to ensure compliance with statutory and operational requirements.

Strong background in healthcare data analysis, program evaluation, and regulatory reporting with a Master of Public Administration.

Legislative State Budget Analyst - Arkansas Bureau of Legislative Research

(2019-11 - 2026-07)

• Drafted legislation, amendments, and appropriations for the Arkansas Department of Public Safety and Department of Corrections in accordance with state regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Led collaborative initiatives between legislators, agency leadership, and committee staff to ensure compliance with budgetary and operational mandates.
• Presented agency budgets, fiscal analyses, and policy recommendations before House and Senate legislative committees.
• Conducted oversight and review of agency expenditures, operational performance, and compliance with legislative appropriations.
• Compiled and analyzed statewide revenue and fiscal data used in legislative decision-making processes.
• Executed high-level governmental budget reviews, and legislative inquiries involving public safety and corrections programs.

Health Program Specialist II - Arkansas Department of Health, Immunization and Outbreak Control Branch

(2017-06 - 2019-11)

• Evaluated statewide immunization and outbreak control programs to ensure compliance with public health policies and reporting requirements.
• Conducted data analysis and quality assurance reviews for the Arkansas Web Immunization Registry.
• Monitored contractor performance and compliance with program standards and operational expectations.
• Generated healthcare data reports and regulatory documentation used for epidemiological studies and executive reporting.
• Ensuring data quality within the Arkansas Web Immunization Registry
• Assisted in outbreak response activities through data collection, tracking, and analysis of communicable disease trends.
• Coordinated vaccine inventory audits and compliance inspections at local health units statewide.
• Collaborated with healthcare providers, public health officials, and agency leadership to improve data integrity and program effectiveness.

Master of Public Administration - Valdosta State University (2015-02 - 2016-07)

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science - Mississippi State University (2010-08 - 2014-12)