Payton joined UHPP in August 2022 as a Health Access Assister. Payton grew up in Southern Idaho and Northern Utah. She attended Utah State University and graduated in 2020 with an AS degree. She knew from a young age that she wanted to work with underserved communities. Before working at UHPP, Payton worked as a pediatric dental assistant for many years. It was in that clinical role, that Payton discovered her passion for helping patients get the care and coverage they need. Payton witnessed many children go without the treatment they needed due to excessive barriers in the health insurance realm. Now, Payton is driven by her past experiences and strives to help as many folks as she can. Payton believes affordable health care is a basic right to everyone. She is passionate about helping folks leave incarceration with the tools, and assistance they need to set them up for success. Payton’s favorite part of her job is being able to advocate for her clients. Outside of work, she likes to spend time outdoors, read books, and spend time with her husband and dog.
