Kisa Carter is the HFA's Public Policy Director in the DC metropolitan area. Kisa is a graduate of Baruch College-City University of New York, graduating with a Masters in Public Administration while completing a graduate fellowship at the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). During her tenure with NORD, she worked in the Public Policy office in Washington DC representing over 25 million Americans with rare disorders on Capitol Hill. Additionally she monitored crucial legislation and public policies, collaborated with health advocacy organizations, and represented NORD at meetings on Capitol Hill and meetings at federal health related agencies. Prior to her tenure with NORD, she worked with the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), and served in the United States Air Force. Kisa is eager to continue educating the public and advocating on behalf of the hemophilia community.