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Patrick Hermes has diverse work experience in government relations, political affairs, health policy advocacy, and research. Patrick is currently the Director of Government Relations, Political Affairs, and Health & Payment Policy at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Before joining ASPS, they served as the Director of Advocacy and Government Relations at ASPS. Prior to that, they worked as the Director of Health Policy, Practice Advocacy, and Research at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Patrick also held the role of Manager, Health Policy & Advocacy at the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. In addition, they have experience working in the office of U.S. Senator Ben Nelson, where they served as a Research Analyst and later as a Senior Aide.

Patrick Hermes completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Film Production from Columbia College Chicago. Patrick attended the college from 2001 to 2004. Later, they pursued their Master of Science degree in Political Science from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where they studied from 2006 to 2008.