Amy Stewart, MSN, FNP-C is the lead Advanced Practice Provider for her division of Capital Digestive Care in Washington, DC. In 2024, Amy was awarded the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) APP Outstanding Research Award, Presidential Poster Award, and Outstanding Poster Presentation for an abstract on prior authorization and drug initiation times for IBD advanced therapies. She is the 2025 recipient of the State Award for Outstanding Contributions from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners for the District of Columbia. Amy is also the 2025 AGA-Pfizer Beacon of Hope award winner. She serves as the current vice-chair of the American College of Gastroenterology APP Committee, leads the new mentoring sub-committee, and is on the GHAPP (GI & Hepatology Advanced Practice Provider) Education Committee. Amy is passionate about APP education and excellent patient-centered care and speaks nationally and regionally.