Gloria Walker is the Manager of Policy and Government Affairs at PEN America. She brings a background in federal legislative tracking, policy analysis, and advocacy that aligns closely with her commitment to literature, education, and free expression.
Her expertise focuses on shaping and advancing policy across federal and state environments, leading advocacy initiatives, analyzing legislative and regulatory developments, and producing the written work that moves decision-makers. Walker’s experience spans education, workforce, and healthcare policy, with direct engagement with lawmakers, congressional staff, and advocacy partners at the highest levels.
Walker holds a Juris Doctor from American University Washington College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Economics, and Legal Policy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She is also a member of the District of Columbia Bar.