Bruce Hermie serves as the National Director of Implementation at the American Federation for Children.

Bruce is the central hub and organizer of AFC’s implementation work across the country, from policy advice to tangible support and connections. He has built a national reputation as a trusted expert and top leader in this space, combining policy expertise with hands-on experience. He founded and directs AFC’s School Leader Fellowship which provides training to school leaders to help them engage the legislative process and advocate on behalf of their students and families.

Bruce formerly served as a school principal, dean of students, and high school English teacher in the Diocese of Phoenix.

He is the author of From the Schoolhouse to the Statehouse: The Role of School Leaders in Legislative Advocacy through the Lens of School Choice