AdvaMed® Welcomes Amanda Walsh as Associate Vice President for Government Affairs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Advanced Medical Technology Association® (AdvaMed®) today announced that Amanda Walsh has joined the association as its associate vice president for government affairs.

“We’re thrilled to have Amanda join the AdvaMed® team and help shape our advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill,” said Greg Crist, Chief Advocacy Officer and Head of External Affairs at AdvaMed®. “Amanda’s impressive experience in the health care policy arena will bring immeasurable value to AdvaMed® as we work to improve access to innovative medical technology in the U.S. and around the world.”

Walsh is a former senior manager of legislative affairs – and served as the interim director of legislative affairs – at America’s Essential Hospitals, a leading association for hospitals and health systems. Previously, Walsh worked for former Congressman Richard Hanna and former Senator David Vitter. Walsh holds a B.A. from James Madison University and a J.D. from the University of District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law.