Anna Hyde Email & Phone Number

I lead the advocacy department at the Arthritis Foundation, where I oversee both the federal and state legislative programs, in addition to grassroots engagement. My focus is to raise the visibility of arthritis as a public health priority, build support for federal and state legislation that ensures access to affordable, high-quality health care, and enhance patient engagement in the policy-making process. My background is in federal affairs, and I love bringing patient stories into conversations with policy-makers. I am passionate about patient advocacy and I spend a lot of my time bringing the patient perspective to external audiences, whether its policymakers, health system stakeholders, coalitions, or other patient groups. Prior to joining the Arthritis Foundation in 2014, I worked as Senior Manager for Federal Affairs at the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, where I managed a portfolio of issues including appropriations, physician workforce, and health IT. I began my health policy career as a Congressional Fellow for Energy and Commerce Committee members, where I drafted legislation and staffed Committee activities. I began my career as a junior high and high school teacher before moving to Washington D.C. in 2007 to pursue my Master's Degree in Political Science from American University.

Listed skills include Public Policy, Strategic Planning, Legislative Relations, Advocacy, and 2 others.