Anne Hedgepeth, Senior Vice President of Policy & Research
Anne is a seasoned strategist in government relations and grassroots advocacy, dedicated to driving policy change across all levels of government. As the Senior Vice President of Policy & Research at Child Care Aware of America, she leads the organization’s public policy initiatives and bolsters the advocacy efforts of child care resource and referral agencies, along with other early learning stakeholders nationwide. Notably, Anne played a pivotal role in securing over $50 billion in COVID-19 relief funding for child care and early learning, while also providing essential technical assistance to various state initiatives aimed at creating a high-quality, affordable, and accessible child care system.
Anne’s expertise has garnered attention in major media outlets, including CNN, NPR, NBC News, The Hill, Business Insider, and MarketWatch, where she shares insights on child care policy and advocacy.
Prior to her current role, Anne contributed her expertise at the American Association of University Women (AAUW), where she was instrumental in the passage of significant legislation, including the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act. She also worked on updating and implementing Title IX regulations in schools across the country.
Anne holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and gender studies from Davidson College and a master’s degree in public policy from George Mason University, where she was honored for outstanding scholarship and accomplishment in public affairs and administration as a member of Pi Alpha Alpha.
