At CHAT, our mission is powered by the people who show up every day with passion and a commitment to improving children’s access to high-quality, comprehensive health care. We’re happy to introduce two new team members whose experience will enhance our impact on children’s hospitals and the lifesaving care they provide to children across Texas: Senior Policy Coordinator Troy Duker and Office Manager Katy Casey.
Meet Troy Duker
Troy has spent much of his career in hospital advocacy, helping children and their families access quality, affordable healthcare services.
Most recently, he served as the Director of Government Affairs for the Hospital Association of Oregon, where he secured critical state resources to relieve hospital discharge barriers and helped defeat legislation that would have had a negative impact on children’s hospitals. His experience also includes leading government affairs for the Oregon Early Learning Division and serving as Chief of Staff to an Oregon state senator.
When he’s not advocating for children’s hospitals, Troy enjoys camping, fishing, and hiking.
Meet Katy Casey
Katy brings a dynamic blend of experience, empathy, and efficiency to her role at CHAT. 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 Society for Human Resource Management 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.
Please join us in welcoming Troy and Katy to the CHAT team and to our ongoing work 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.