Erin Van Gessel

Erin Van Gessel is a professional with a diverse background in public affairs, healthcare policy, and nursing. She previously held the position of Director of Public Affairs at Forbes Tate Partners (FTP), a bipartisan public affairs consultancy.15

Erin's career trajectory includes:

1. Forbes Tate Partners:

   • Director, Public Affairs (March 2021 - April 2022)
   • Senior Analyst, Public Affairs (prior to Director role)

2. Biden for President campaign: She had a role in this presidential campaign.3

3. Executive search and leadership consulting: Before joining FTP, Erin worked at a firm where she focused on identifying underrepresented directors for corporate boards.1

Education

Erin has a strong educational background:

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Middlebury College in Vermont1
• Currently pursuing an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) at Duke University's School of Nursing6

Current Endeavors

As of 2023, Erin is:

• A candidate in the ABSN program at Duke University6
• A Margolis Scholar at Duke University, focusing on health policy2

Erin's diverse experience spans public affairs, politics, healthcare policy, and now nursing. She has expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work towards improving healthcare from both delivery and policy perspectives.4 Her transition from public affairs to nursing education demonstrates a commitment to understanding and influencing healthcare from multiple angles.