Katie Roe Ryan
About Katie Roe Ryan
Katie Roe Ryan serves as the System Director of Grassroots Advocacy and Nevada Government Relations at CommonSpirit Health and has extensive experience in public policy and advocacy, particularly within the healthcare sector.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Katie Roe Ryan serves as the System Director of Grassroots Advocacy and Nevada Government Relations at CommonSpirit Health. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization's advocacy efforts within the state. Her role involves developing strategies for grassroots organizing and engaging with government entities to promote health-related policies.
Current Role at St. Rose Dominican Hospitals
Since 2017, Katie Roe Ryan has been the Director of Public Policy and Advocacy at St. Rose Dominican Hospitals in Henderson, Nevada. In this role, she focuses on shaping public policy initiatives and advocating for healthcare issues that impact the community. Her work emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance healthcare delivery.
Education and Expertise
Katie Roe Ryan holds a Master of Professional Studies in Political Management from The George Washington University, which she completed from 2010 to 2012. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, studying from 2000 to 2006. Her educational background supports her expertise in media advocacy, non-profit advocacy relations, public affairs, and government relations.
Previous Experience in Advocacy
Before her current roles, Katie Roe Ryan worked as the Director of Communications and Public Policy at St. Rose Dominican Hospitals from 2013 to 2017. She also served as the Grassroots and Internal Advocacy Manager at the American Diabetes Association for five months in 2010. Her previous positions have equipped her with skills in volunteer management and campaign consulting, enhancing her effectiveness in advocacy efforts.
Grassroots Organizing and Lobbying Efforts
Katie Roe Ryan has been actively involved in grassroots organizing and lobbying efforts throughout her career. Her experience includes developing campaigns that mobilize community members and influence policy decisions. This focus on grassroots advocacy is a key component of her work in both her current and previous positions.