Lydia M. Kotowski, JD, MHA

Lydia M. Kotowski, JD, MHA, is a Policy and Regulatory Affairs Manager at the California Telehealth Resource Center (CTRC) and a recognized AI expert, specializing in the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), healthcare policy, and regulatory strategy. At CTRC, Lydia leads national legislative tracking and delivers expert analysis on AI, cybersecurity, and digital health policy, translating complex legislative and policy developments into actionable intelligence for strategic planning. Her experience spans in-house roles at a leading children’s hospital and a national healthcare coordination company, where she built expertise in corporate contracting, regulatory compliance, and privacy law. Lydia holds a JD and Master of Healthcare Administration from The Ohio State University, earning top academic honors and CALI Awards for Regulatory Compliance. She is committed to supporting digital health innovation and helping providers understand the evolving AI policy landscape.