Victoria Hamscho: Championing Voices and Equity in the Healthcare System

The Advocate Next Door by Kelby Ballena, Margarita Rosa Arango

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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

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Washington, DCBig LawCareersBarsocial justiceUSAdvocatecultureCaliforniamentormentorshipmenteeadvocacylobbyingconfidentialityequalityAccessibilityK&L GatesMexicoHuman ServicesHealthhealthcarehealthcare lawColumbia UniversityhispaniclatinosLatinx
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