Allison Barnett

Allison Barnett is a lobbyist at Platinum Advisors, with extensive experience in government relations and public policy. She brings over two decades of expertise in the political arena, having held leadership roles in both the private sector and nonprofit organizations.

Previously, Allison served as Senior Director of Government Relations at Health Net of California, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation, where she led the company’s state government relations efforts in California. She was responsible for overseeing a team of lobbyists, managing relationships with state and local government officials, and acting as the primary liaison between the company and key stakeholders, including legislators, state agencies, and healthcare advocates.

Prior to her role at Health Net, Allison was the Associate Director of State Government Affairs at Novartis Pharmaceuticals, where she managed lobbying efforts in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Hawaii. She chaired the PhRMA Task Force in California and held board positions with both the California Manufacturers and Technology Association and the Arizona Bio Industry Association. Allison has also held leadership positions at Anthem, Inc. (now Elevance Health) and the California Dental Association, where she honed her expertise in lobbying for the commercial and specialty markets, as well as advocating for policies related to affordable housing and construction lending.

Allison’s political career began with four years of service in the office of former Assembly Member John Dutra, giving her a solid foundation in legislative affairs.

In addition to her professional achievements, Allison is passionate about community involvement. She has served on the Board of Directors for Family Promise of Sacramento, an organization focused on helping low-income families achieve lasting independence. She also chaired the Host Committee for Saint John’s Party for Change in 2021 and 2022, benefiting Saint John’s Program for Change, which supports women in crisis. Currently, she serves on the Board of the Bob Moretti Memorial Scholarship Foundation, which provides scholarships to California students pursuing higher education.

With a proven track record of advocating for businesses, nonprofits, and communities, Allison continues to be a prominent voice in California’s government relations landscape.