Patricia M. D’Antonio, BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP is the Vice President of Policy and Professional Affairs for the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and a board-certified geriatric pharmacist. Ms. D’Antonio directs GSA’s policy initiatives and is responsible for developing relationships with organizations in the aging arena. She represents GSA on several policy coalitions and serves as co-chair for the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition, president of the board of the Protecting Access to Pain Relief, and a member of the steering committee for several federally focused coalitions. Ms. D’Antonio is also the executive director for the National Center to Reframe Aging, the central hub to advance the long-term social change endeavor designed to improve the public’s understanding of what aging means and the many ways that older people contribute to our society. Additionally, she serves on the leadership team of the Resource Centers for Minority Aging Research National Coordinating Center.

Allison (Alli) Hamburger is a Policy Analyst at Healthsperien, where she supports projects focused on Medicaid and Medicare policy, including aging, integrated care for dually eligible individuals, and long-term services and supports (LTSS). She helps clients navigate complex policy changes and develop strategic recommendations for advocacy, regulatory engagement, and business decisions. Her work includes leading multi-stakeholder policy workgroups, drafting thought leadership reports, and advancing initiatives to improve care coordination for marginalized populations. Prior to joining Healthsperien, Alli was an Associate at Avalere, providing policy analysis and strategic recommendations related to the Medicare and Medicaid programs. During her graduate studies, she gained a deeper understanding of federal health policy as a Fellow at HHS’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE). Alli holds a Master of Public Policy from Georgetown University’s McCourt School and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Policy from UNC-Chapel Hill.

Rachel Jordan is a health policy consultant with four years of experience in behavioral health policy and non-profit management. As a Policy Analyst, Rachel leads strategic planning initiatives, policy analysis, and federal advocacy efforts, driven by a passion for addressing systemic health disparities and improving behavioral health outcomes. She actively contributes to Healthsperien’s non-profit partners, which includes overseeing the advocacy efforts of the Foundation for Social Connection Action Network and the day-to-day operations of ACTNow for Mental Health. Prior to Rachel’s experience in policy and regulatory analysis, she supported health communication efforts for Healthsperien clients and non-profit partners. Additionally, during her time as an undergraduate student, she held positions in the U.S. Senate and supported digital campaigns for progressive candidates. Rachel has a B.A. in Justice and Law with a concentration in Criminal Justice and a minor in Public Health from American University.

Serving as Policy Director for NPHI, Ethan is responsible for leading a wide range of initiatives including, but not limited to, monitoring policy and regulatory developments, interfacing with industry and government officials, preparing collateral materials, assisting with event planning, and providing strategic guidance to advance the priorities of the Partnership and its members. Ethan also plays a critical role in supporting the work of the NPHI Innovation Lab, where he provides policy and project management oversight. Prior to joining NPHI and Healthsperien, Ethan held multiple public policy-focused roles, namely, with the National Coalition on Health Care, where he was involved in communications, message development, and policy analysis efforts. He also spent time with Wynne Health Group, one of the preeminent healthcare policy consulting firms in DC, where he assisted in servicing their diverse set of clients. Additionally, Ethan has prior experience in the congressional office of Senator Michael Bennet.