Alison Hernandez is a doctoral-prepared registered nurse and Senior Policy Advisor on the Regulatory and Advocacy Team at ANA. In her role, she leads efforts to shape and advocate for policies impacting the nursing profession and health care delivery nationwide. Alison works closely with executive agencies, stakeholders, and ANA members to advance regulatory priorities that strengthen nursing practice, enhance patient care, and promote health equity.
Before joining ANA, Alison worked on Capitol Hill, where she helped advance health, aging, and disability policies in both chambers of the U.S. Federal Congress. She served as a Policy Advisor for Chairman Bob Casey of Pennsylvania on the Senate Special Committee on Aging, contributing to the development of legislative solutions aimed at improving the lives of older adults and individuals with disabilities. Prior to her work in policy, Alison worked at the bedside as a medical surgical nurse. A passionate advocate for nursing, Alison is dedicated to empowering nurses to engage in public policy. In 2024 she was inducted as Fellow into the American Academy of Nursing.