David Gray
About David Gray
David Gray is the Director of Government Relations & Connected Health Policy at HIMSS, with extensive experience in government affairs and healthcare policy.
Title
David Gray holds the position of Director, Government Relations & Connected Health Policy at HIMSS. In this role, he works in Washington D.C. Metro Area, having been with the organization since 2015. His responsibilities involve navigating complex policy landscapes to advocate for healthcare and health IT advancements.
Company
David Gray is currently working at HIMSS, a global advisor and thought leader supporting the transformation of the health ecosystem through information and technology. His contributions focus on government relations and connected health policy, ensuring that health information and technology policies align with broader healthcare goals.
Education and Expertise
David Gray completed his undergraduate studies at Brandeis University, achieving a BA in Political Science and History from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education at Charles University in Prague by studying European History for 11 months in 2009. With a solid academic foundation, he has expertise in political science, history, healthcare policy, health IT, and ICT policy.
Background
David Gray's early career included various roles in government and consulting. He worked as a Finance Associate at New Partners Consulting for 3 months in 2011, gaining financial experience. Additionally, he served as a Staff Assistant and Cloakroom Assistant in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2011. His experience also includes interning for Speaker Nancy Pelosi from 2010 to 2011.
Professional Experience
Before joining HIMSS, David Gray held the position of Manager, Government Affairs at the Telecommunications Industry Association from 2012 to 2015. In this role, he further honed his expertise in ICT policy and government affairs. His professional journey reflects a strong emphasis on policy advocacy at congressional and federal levels, particularly in the healthcare and ICT sectors.