About

Christina Hoppe assumed the role of President of CHAT in August 2025, bringing years of experience and leadership. She first joined the association in November 2017 as Senior Policy Coordinator, later advancing to Vice President. Her passion for public health aligns with CHAT’s mission to advance children’s health and well-being by advocating for policies and funding that promote children’s access to high-quality, comprehensive health care.

Prior to joining CHAT, she worked for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission focusing on Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) eligibility policy. She has extensive experience analyzing state and federal policies, rules, and legislation.

Hoppe received her Masters from the University of Texas School of Public Health in 2012 and her undergraduate degrees in health education and philosophy from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse in 2010.

Troy Duker joined the CHAT team in December 2025 as the Director of Advocacy and Public Policy, bringing with him extensive experience in healthcare policy and government affairs. He has developed a passion for hospital advocacy and helping children and their families access quality, affordable healthcare services.

Prior to his role at CHAT, Troy served as the Director of Government Affairs for the Hospital Association of Oregon, where he achieved significant policy successes, including securing state resources to alleviate hospital discharge challenges and successfully opposing legislation that would ban facility fees. He also led government affairs for the Oregon Early Learning Division and served as Chief of Staff to an Oregon state senator.

Originally from Delaware, he moved to Texas in 2025 by way of Oregon. Troy earned his bachelor’s degree in religious studies from Montana State University. When he’s not advocating for children's hospitals, Troy enjoys camping, fishing, and hiking.

Katy brings a dynamic blend of experience, empathy, and efficiency to her role at CHAT. Originally from Houston, Texas, she spent over a decade in the San Francisco Bay Area where she started her family before eventually settling in Austin. Her professional journey spans aviation, real estate, public relations, and tech, reflecting a wide-ranging skill set and a deep commitment to supporting teams and organizations.

With more than 15 years of experience as an executive assistant and office manager, Katy has supported leaders and teams across diverse industries. She holds a SHRM certification in human resources, is a licensed private helicopter pilot, and has served as a dedicated CASA volunteer advocating for children in foster care. Her academic background in design and architecture from the University of Houston continues to inspire her creative eye and love for thoughtful spaces.

Katy is known for her calm professionalism, resourceful mindset, and genuine care for the people she works with. Whether coordinating complex logistics or cultivating a welcoming office culture, she brings heart and precision to everything she does.

Nick Hundley is a communications leader with two decades of experience shaping strategic messaging for public service organizations and major research universities. He joined CHAT in March of 2026 as communications manager, and he leads communications efforts focused on public policy, Medicaid funding, media relations and digital engagement.

Previously, Nick spent more than a decade at The University of Texas at Austin, including seven years as communications director for the Moody College of Communication and eight years for UT’s Graduate School.

Nick holds a M.F.A. in creative writing from the University of Massachusetts - Amherst and a B.A. in English and journalism from the University of New Mexico.