Lucas Allen is a man of many talents — from playing guitar in Brazil to meeting with federal legislators in Washington, D.C. He has long been interested in health policies and now works as a Legislative Assistant for the American Academy of Pediatrics while also pursuing a Master’s degree in public health from the George Washington University.
Originally from Marlborough, Massachusetts, Lucas played guitar while studying in Brazil as a Fulbright scholar, learning how health care in that country compares with the system in the U.S. Lucas has come to believe the early investments we make in children’s health care have a huge impact later in life. The non-profit he works for translates the knowledge and expertise of more than 70,000 pediatricians into policies and eventual laws.
On being named a Bryce Harlow Fellow, Lucas said, “It’s really an honor and I’m grateful. It is wonderful to be part of a community of people who share my passion for working with the utmost integrity as a government advocacy professional.”
