Brooke Trainum

Brooke Trainum is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in policy development and advocacy within the healthcare sector. Currently serving as Senior Director, Practice Policy at the American Psychiatric Association since June 2022, Brooke has spearheaded initiatives to integrate a hybrid care model in psychiatry and achieved significant policy wins regarding mental health access in 2024. Prior experience includes leadership roles at the American Nurses Association, where advocacy for healthcare reforms and education on pressing issues was prioritized, and as a Policy Facilitator at The Keystone Center, effectively mediating stakeholder discussions on food recovery policy. Brooke's earlier roles include impacting dietary assistance programs in Colorado, as well as positions at the World Health Organization and the Peace Corps, showcasing a diverse background in health policy and international development. Academic credentials include a Juris Doctor from the University of Denver and a degree in Dietetics from Virginia Tech.