On December 1, Kristin L. McDonald joined the College of American Pathologists as vice president of Policy and Advocacy. Ms. McDonald will oversee Legislation and Political Action, Economic and Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Policy Roundtable, and Executive Operations for the CAP’s Washington, DC office and will be a member of the Executive Operations team.
Ms. McDonald joins the CAP from the American College of Surgeons where she worked for 13 years, most recently as Chief of Legislative and Political Affairs. She previously served as Director, Congressional Affairs for the American Society of Clinical Oncology and as Deputy Director for the American Psychiatric Association. She also worked on Capitol Hill as a legislative assistant for former Rep. Deborah Pryce (R-OH) in addition to a stint with a law firm specializing in health care.
“From diagnosis to maintenance of good health, pathologists are essential members of the health care team. The work that the CAP’s physician members are doing is fundamental to improving and saving the lives of millions of people living across the country. I am honored to join the CAP and look forward to working with the CAP’s talented advocacy team,” said McDonald. “My proudest career moments have been helping bring about changes in payment systems, ensuring that physicians have been adequately reimbursed. I look forward to continuing the CAP’s advocacy on behalf of pathologists to ensure they have the resources and support needed to provide the health care team and patients the pivotal information needed to guide a patient’s health care journey.”
A Chicago native who grew up in Michigan, Ms. McDonald received her bachelor’s degree in political science and international studies from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL.