Victoria Hamscho, is an associate at K&L Gates and an advocate for the voiceless in the healthcare sector. Victoria shares her journey from growing up in Mexico to working in Washington, D.C. as a healthcare lobbyist. She describes her early interest in healthcare reform, her educational path through Columbia University, and her career in healthcare policy. Victoria discusses the importance of advocacy, the role of lobbying, and the complexities of the U.S. healthcare system. She emphasizes the value of asking questions, seeking mentorship, and helping others within the Hispanic community.
STORY:
00:00 Introduction
01:18 Background and Career Beginnings
02:42 Journey from Mexico to the U.S.
05:05 Healthcare Reform and Advocacy
12:35 The Role and Impact of Lobbying
23:11 Mentorship and Community Involvement
33:02 Final Thoughts
BIOGRAPHY:
Victoria Hamscho is an associate of the Public Policy and Law practice at K&L Gates. Victoria focuses her practice on legislative and regulatory matters impacting large employers and stakeholders in the healthcare, higher education, and technology sectors. Victoria works on legislative matters before the House Ways and Means Committee, House Energy and Commerce Committee, Senate Finance Committee, and Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, as well as regulatory matters before the US Department of Health and Human Services and US Department of Education. Victoria works closely with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and serves on the Advisory Council of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. Victoria is President-elect of the Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia and is an active member of the Hispanic National Bar Association. Prior to joining the firm, Victoria was a legal extern at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Victoria received her J.D. from New York University School of Law, where she was co-president of the NYU Latinx Law Students Association. She has an M.P.H. in Health Policy and Management from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.
LINKS:
Firm Bio: https://www.klgates.com/victoria-k-hamscho
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-hamscho-b0ab1312/
