Alyssa Keefe
About Alyssa Keefe
Alyssa Keefe serves as the System Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy at CommonSpirit Health in Chicago, Illinois, a position she has held since 2020. She has extensive experience in health policy, having previously worked in various roles including Vice President at the California Hospital Association and Senior Associate Director at the American Hospital Association.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Alyssa Keefe has served as the System Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy at CommonSpirit Health since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for shaping and guiding the organization's public policy initiatives and advocacy efforts. Based in Chicago, Illinois, her work focuses on addressing key healthcare issues and advancing the mission of CommonSpirit Health within the broader healthcare landscape.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Policy
Before joining CommonSpirit Health, Alyssa Keefe held several significant positions in healthcare policy. She worked as the Senior Associate Director of Policy at the American Hospital Association from 2004 to 2009. Following this, she served as the Vice President of Policy and Analysis at the Federation of American Hospitals for eight months in 2020. Additionally, she spent a decade as the Vice President of Federal Regulatory Affairs at the California Hospital Association from 2010 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Alyssa Keefe holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Policy Studies and Speech Communications from Syracuse University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Masters of Public Policy from Georgetown University, specializing in Health Policy. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in policy analysis and advocacy, particularly in the healthcare sector.
Background in Healthcare Advocacy
Alyssa Keefe has a robust background in healthcare advocacy, with over a decade of experience in various leadership roles. Her tenure at organizations such as the California Hospital Association and the American Hospital Association has equipped her with extensive knowledge of healthcare regulations and policies. This experience informs her current work at CommonSpirit Health, where she continues to advocate for effective healthcare solutions.