Hannah Walker joined FMI in March 2012. As Vice President, Political Affairs, Hannah manages FMI’s political programs in addition to her work lobbying banking, SNAP, WIC, data privacy and security issues for the grocery industry. Prior to joining FMI, Hannah spent three years as Legislative Director for former Congressman Tom Rooney (R-FL). Hannah handled the Congressman’s Agriculture, Judiciary, Energy and Environment issue portfolio.
Hannah joined Rooney after working for the State of Florida and former Congressman Mark Foley for several years, where she also handled Agriculture and Energy issues. Hannah started her political career at the National Republican Senatorial Committee in 2001 and then moved to the National Republican Congressional Committee for the 2004 cycle.
Hannah is a native Tennessean; she received her Bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University and Law Degree from the University of Memphis and is a member of the Tennessee Bar. Hannah was honored as a 2018 Top Woman in Grocery, by Progressive Grocer.
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