On today’s episode, we sit down with Ellen Anderson, Director of Government Relations at Community Health Systems. Although Ellen did not come from a political family, political conversations with her grandfather sparked her interest in pursuing a career in government. Community Health Systems is one of the nation's biggest hospital management companies, operating 106 acute care hospitals in 18 states. Ellen is a first-generation American - both of her parents immigrated to the U.S. from Chile Majored in Political Science with a minor in Latin American Studies at the University of Central Florida Interned for the Florida House of Representatives as a legislative aide Became Florida State Senator Nan Rich’s Legislative Aide where she focused on children's issues and healthcare Ellen went to work for the Florida Hospital Association after Sen. Rich left office in 2012 In 2013 Ellen was appointed by Governor Rick Scott to the Cabinet for Children and Youth In 2015, Ellen joined Community Health Systems where she currently serves as the Director of Government Relations Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show. Have a suggestion, or want to chat with Jim? Email him at Jim@theLobbyingShow.com. Follow The Lobbying Show on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for weekly updates about the show, our guests, and more.