Anne Hubbard '92

For Anne Hubbard ’92, MBA, the path from Girls Preparatory School to national healthcare advocacy has been shaped by curiosity, persistence, and a deep belief in the power of relationships. Today, Anne serves as Chief Public Policy Officer for the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), where she is building and leading the organization’s public policy and advocacy efforts at both the federal and state levels.

Anne’s interest in public policy took root early—well before her career on Capitol Hill and in state government. At GPS, she gravitated toward opportunities that pushed her beyond her comfort zone, including the school’s earliest mock trial team. “It took everything I had to build up the nerve to present an argument and do the public speaking,” she recalls, noting that the experience helped her find confidence in her voice and abilities. That foundation was reinforced through programs like Girls State and a GPS-sponsored leadership experience in Washington, D.C., where she first saw the legislative process up close.

While Anne describes herself as someone who “worked really hard to be a B student,” she credits GPS with teaching her skills that mattered far beyond grades. Learning how to ask for help, building relationships with teachers, and persevering through challenges prepared her for the realities of adult life and leadership. “You didn’t have to be an academic standout,” she says. “People appreciated what you brought to the table, and you left with the confidence that you had the tools to succeed.”

That confidence carried Anne to the University of Maryland, where she majored in government and politics and completed internships on both sides of the political aisle. After college, she began her career on Capitol Hill working for U.S. Senator Bill Frist of Tennessee, an experience that sharpened her interest in healthcare policy. She went on to earn an MBA in finance and built a career spanning the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, the Maryland Department of Health, the Maryland Hospital Association, and the American Society for Radiation Oncology. Across each role, Anne focused on healthcare payment and regulatory policy—often working behind the scenes on complex systems that shape how care is delivered and funded.

In 2025, Anne stepped into her current role at APDA, where her policy expertise intersects with personal passion. Parkinson’s disease has affected her own family, and she is now channeling decades of experience into direct patient advocacy. Her goals include significantly increasing federal research funding for Parkinson’s disease and advancing innovative care models that improve access to therapies for patients living with neurological disorders. “This work is a marathon,” Anne says. “Change doesn’t happen overnight, but it’s meaningful when you see how policy can improve real lives.”

Outside of her professional work, Anne lives on a tree farm in Maryland with her husband, a horticulturist, and their two bull terriers. Their daughter is currently pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine. When she’s not commuting into Washington, D.C., Anne enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and hiking with her family.

Reflecting on her journey, Anne remains deeply grateful for her GPS experience. “It was like sleepaway camp, but you went every day,” she laughs. More importantly, she says, GPS instilled self-confidence, resilience, and the ability to advocate for herself—qualities that continue to guide her work today. As she looks ahead, Anne hopes the next generation of GPS students will see public policy as a place where persistence, creativity, and compassion can truly make a difference.