POSITION SUMMARY This position provides leadership & support in developing the advocacy and public policy plans that support the mission, vision, and values of Catholic health care, and assists in implementing CHA’s Strategic Plan. The position serves as one of the principal spokespersons on the Association's advocacy and public policy positions, and as one of the primary representatives of CHA to Congress, the Administration, and other organizations and coalitions (e.g., American Hospital Association, the Medicaid Coalition, etc.) on issues affecting the CHA membership. This position is responsible for identifying key public policy issues that may affect the Catholic health care ministry and overseeing the development of CHA legislative & policy positions in con