Dr. Amy K. McCarthy is the chief nursing officer at Hippocratic AI, where she leads efforts in leveraging generative AI to enhance access to health care. A passionate advocate for transformational, heart-led leadership, McCarthy is dedicated to creating innovative, patient-centered, and nurse-supportive environments through cutting-edge technology and policy influence. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Executive Leadership degree from George Washington University and has spent over a decade collaborating with state and national nursing leaders to drive workforce improvements, enhance patient outcomes, and support nurses—both at the bedside and in leadership roles. With a clinical background in women’s and infants’ health, McCarthy has been a steadfast advocate for this patient population, championing policies and initiatives that improve maternal and neonatal care. Dr. McCarthy currently serves as president of the Texas Nurses Association and previously held a director-at-large position on the American Nurses Association Board of Directors, where she worked to address critical issues such as safe staffing, workplace violence prevention, and racial equity in nursing.