Roba Whiteley

Roba Whiteley is the executive director of Together Rx Access, a program that provides individuals and families who are not eligible for Medicare and have no prescription drug coverage with meaningful savings on their medicines. Whiteley educates and activates policymakers, key opinion leaders, consumers, and others about the issue of being uninsured and its impact on the health and wealth of the nation and its people. Previously, Whiteley was the executive director of Together Rx, the nation’s most widely-enrolled private prescription savings program for lower-income Medicare beneficiaries. Together Rx helped seniors save more than $1 billion on prescription medicines. Prior to joining Together Rx, Whiteley served as Vice President of Marketing and Communications with the National Council on the Aging (NCOA). In this role, she enhanced the organization’s strategic partnerships, healthcare initiatives, and health-focused media campaigns. Her collaborative efforts with government agencies and other stakeholder groups increased awareness of key issues linked to aging in America. Whiteley has dedicated her career to ensuring that all people have access to the best in healthcare. Throughout her work, she has been a strong health and patient advocate, serving as spokesperson for several health advocacy groups, including the American Dietetic Association and the American Heart Association. She is also a published author and pioneer in the behavioral management of obesity. Whiteley holds a master’s degree in nutrition science from Drexel University. She is also a member of the Advisory Board for the Health Care Industry Access Initiative.