- Robert Haga
Robert Haga, Chief of Staff to Commissioner Chong. He was Vice President of Strategic Planning and USAC Operations at the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) in Washington D.C. Mr. Haga joined USAC in 1998 as its third employee, and during his seven years with USAC, he was responsible for a broad range of issues, including the high cost and low income support mechanisms, corporate finance, information technology, and audits.
- Alison Rodden
Alison Rodden Director of Government Relations Alison has served Hispanic and Asian communities via media and education throughout her career. Alison attended college in Japan and received her BA from James Madison University, with concentrations in Business, Women’s Studies and Music.
- James R Sherin
- Josh Ulman
- Ann Tutwiler
Ann Tutwiler joined the Hewlett Foundation in January 2006, after serving for four years as president and chief executive officer of the International Food & Agriculture Trade Policy Council, an organization that she co-founded in 1987. She served as Associate Director of the Council from its inception until 1992.
- Rick Velasquez
Rick Velasquez Assistant Chief of Staff
- Jason Fossum
Jason Fossum Director of Government Relations associate@mscsa.org
- Rae Evans
Woah Na, What..s good with the people in the world? some of yall know me as country stud, most of you dont know me at all. My name is Rae. Im a 21 yr old stud with a good head on my shoulders and know what i want out of life. recently i find myself spending alot of time just thinking of all the challenges and situations that are coming my way. i work and chill trying to enjoy life for what its worth a day at a time.
- Alice Phillips
Alice Phillips is President of Government Affairs Specialists, Inc., a lobbying and government relations consulting firm based in the state capitol of Illinois at Springfield. Before founding the advocacy firm, affectionately known as “GASI,” in 1998, Alice was Director of Government Relations for Chicago Title Insurance Company, a national corporation, which she still represents in her current capacity.
- David Tyahla
David M. Tyahla Director of Government Relations
- Barbara K. Boxer
Barbara K. Boxer General Counsel / Director of Government Relations Barbara Boxer joined PDM Bridge full time in March of 2007 after performing legal work to PDM as a Shareholder at the law firm of Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.. Barbara is the direct liaison to all Government affairs as PDM’s Director of Government Relations. Barbara worked for PDM for almost five years to get the Marquette interchange core to be built as a steel structure.
- Trevor Martin
Trevor Martin Government Relations Director Trevor Martin is The Heartland Institute’s government relations director, leading Heartland’s policy activities and legislative outreach at the federal, ... (learn more)
- Matt Regan
Matt Regan , Housing Director mregan@bayareacouncil.org 415-946-8713
- Paul Equale
Paul Equale Principal Paul Equale is the President of Equale & Associates, where he consults on financial services issues, including credit cards, subprime mortgages, GSEs Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, online gaming, state, federal legislative and regulatory insurance issues, as well as domestic and international political and economic risk analysis.
- Leslie Coman
Leslie Coman Director of Government Relations 919 882 1945 lcoman@capstrat.com Leslie manages Capstrat’s extensive public affairs work. An expert lobbyist with a reputation for insightful and vigorous advocacy, Leslie is sought after by legislators and community leaders as a trustworthy resource on issues that matter.
- Jon A. Anderson
Mr. Anderson began his professional career as an English teacher in the Kansas City secondary school system, before entering the United States Air Force for a twenty-year career. During his Air Force career, Mr. Anderson served as a ballistic missile flight commander, in legislative and public affairs, and in executive officer positions in the strategic and space arena of the Air Force.
- Grant E. Seiffert
Grant Seiffert , President, TIA As President of TIA, Grant Seiffert leads the association's efforts to advance member companies' business, technical, policy and marketing strategies. He is a seasoned lobbyist and joined TIA in 1996 as Director of Government Relations following a long tenure as Legislative Aide to Senator John McCain. This was a critical time in the industry and Seiffert had a key role to ensure proper implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
- Elizabeth Frazee
Elizabeth Frazee Elizabeth Frazee is Vice President, Domestic Public Policy and Congressional Affairs at AOL Time Warner where she focuses on the company's domestic public policy activities and heads congressional affairs. Elizabeth, an attorney who has worked on the Hill and in the entertainment and technology public policy arena for over seventeen years, specializes in issues affecting AOL Inc., Warner Bros. and the Warner Music Group.
- Maria Ghazal
Maria Ghazal is Director of Public Policy for Business Roundtable. In this role, she oversees efforts of the Health & Retirement Task Force to improve the quality and efficiency of our nation's health care system and to enhance the future viability of the retirement income system.
- Shelby H. White
Shelby H. White Senior Account Supervisor Amy Hall Account Supervisor Suzanne Nahay Account Supervisor Pamela Evans Creative Department Project Manager Mary Avery Receptionist Jaclyn Grigg Administrative Assistant Shelby H. White manages media contact and communication for corporate and urban development clients.
- Brad A. Queisser
Mr. Queisser has also held several positions within the Democratic National Committee, including Deputy Executive Director, Senior Advisor to the President of the 2000 Democratic National Convention Corporation, and with the Gore-Lieberman Recount Committee. He has also represented the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee and the start-up of the 2004
- Stefani Millie
Stefani Millie Manager of State Issues Stefani Millie is a Manager of State Issues. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Ms. Millie served for four years as the Director of Government Relations for the Iowa Telecommunications Association, lobbying on behalf of its members on a variety of issues before both legislative and regulatory proceedings.
- Kate Coler
Kate Coler was named Food Stamp Deputy Administrator of the Food and Nutrition Service in June 2002. Prior positions include Senior Director of Government Relations for the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Federal Legislative Representative for the American Bankers Association, Legislative Director and Legislative Assistant to Members of the U.S. Congress, and Research Associate for the Illinois General Assembly. Ms. Coler is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
- David Gershwin
David Gershwin Chief of Staff David Gershwin serves as Chief of Staff to Council President Eric Garcetti and manages all aspects of the office. David has a rich background in government and politics, most recently serving as the Director of Government Relations for The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. He joined The Jewish Federation from the Los Angeles office of the MWW Group, where he oversaw media relations and strategic communications planning.
- Scott C. Rayder
Mr. Scott C. Rayder Scott Rayder is the first Chief of Staff of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and has served in this position since 2001. In this capacity, he reports directly to NOAA Administrator Vice Admiral Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Jr. , U.S. Navy (Ret.) and serves as the chief adviser on policy, personnel and budget matters. Mr. Rayder oversees a staff of 115 people with a $25 million budget that directly support the NOAA Administrator.
- Christine Zimmer Lonetti
Christine Zimmer Lonetti joined Winthrop & Weinstine’s government relations team in 2003 and is an effective lobbyist for the firm’s clients at the state Capitol. In her role, she promotes client agendas at the Capitol, develops strategic goals, coordinates public events and follows key legislation including research, bill tracking and legislative updates.
- Adam B. Schiff
Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Women's History Month. During the month of March, we pay special tribute to the accomplishments of our Nation's most distinguished women. It is my great privilege to recognize outstanding women who are making a difference in my district.
- Esther Garcia
Esther Garcia , President and Founder Esther Garcia is the President of Latino Infusion for Voter Empowerment(LIVE). Previously, she was the Director of Government Relations for the National Hispanic Medical Association, and also served as the Community Liaison for Howard University Research Center on Child Health Disparities.
- Lanier Swann
Lanier Swann Director of Government Relations 5/13/2005 Lanier Swann is Director of Government Relations for Concerned Women for America (CWA), the nation's largest public policy women's organization representing approximately 500,000 women and like-minded men. Swann leads CWA's legislation department in coordinating lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill and briefing congressional and administration staff on a wide range of pro-family issues.
- Alice O’Connor
Alice O’Connor is Director of Government Relations at the firm representing clients in areas of health care, physicians, law enforcement, hospitality, time-share development, local government issues, business and utilities. Before joining the firm, Ms. O’Connor served as Senior Vice President for the Wisconsin Medical Society. Prior to that, she owned and operated her own government relations and grassroots communication firm for more than a decade.
- Margaret M. Farina
Margaret is the Director of Government Relations for the American Cancer Society, Illinois Division, Inc. where she oversees local, state and federal advocacy initiatives. She was recently selected to participate in the 2002 Leadership Fellows Program at the Advocacy Institute, Washington, D.C. Previously, she worked for the Illinois House of Representatives as a policy analyst for the House Republican Leader, and as a legislative aide to state Representative James H. Meyer.
- Vanessa Crocetto
Vanessa Crocetto , Director of Government Relations, tracks legislation for all of our clients. Vanessa manages two Political Action Committees (PACs) as well as providing fundraising services to PAC’s outside the EMS client family.
- Todd Manley
Todd Manley , Director of Government Relations Todd Manley is the Northern California Water Association's (NCWA) Director of Government Relations. Todd works with NCWA members on issues at the local, state and federal levels.
- Geoff Hurwitz
Geoff Hurwitz joined Rohm and Haas in 1981 as manager of U.S. state government relations, after service in the Peace Corps in Thailand. In 1990, he became director of U.S. federal and state government relations and then director of Government Relations two years later. Since then, Mr. Hurwitz has overseen the development of strategic government relations and lobbying efforts in other areas of the world – first in Europe and, most recently, in China.
- Omar Zaki
Omar Zaki , Chair Omar Zaki has been a resident of Riverside for over two decades. He is currently the President of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), California Political Action Committee and since 9/11, has dedicated himself to educating people about the Muslim community. In 2003, Omar served as Director of Government Relations for CAIR, Southern California Chapter.
- Katrina M. Fritz Intwala
Katrina Fritz Intwala , Plug Power Katrina M. Fritz Intwala Director of Government Relations Katrina Fritz Intwala joined Plug Power as Government Programs Manager in January 2005 and was appointed Director of Government Relations in November 2005. Ms. Fritz Intwala is responsible for strategic relationships with government officials, industry leaders and trade associations. She also manages government business development and government programs.
- Mark H. McCallum
Mark H. McCallum Mr. Mark H. McCallum serves as General Counsel & Director of Government Relations for the National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP), located in Washington, D.C. NASBP is an international organization of professional surety bond producers and brokers. Mark directs all government relations, industry relations, and legal matters for the Association.
- Ted Potrikus
Ted Potrikus manages the Retail Council’s government relations program. In this role, he serves as a voice for the retail industry by taking members’ concerns and ideas directly to New York State's legislature and regulatory agencies. He joined the Council in 1989 as Director of Public Affairs and was promoted to Vice President in 1996.
- Dan Dufresne
Mr. Dan Dufresne Director, Government Relations Dan Dufresne serves as the Director of Government Relations where he acts as Epsilon Systems' liaison to local, state and national elected officials.
- Gail MacKinnon
Gail MacKinnon , Senior Vice President, Government Relations Senior Vice President, Government Relations Gail MacKinnon has recently been appointed Senior Vice President, Government Relations, effective January 1, 2006. MacKinnon succeeds Steve Berry, who announced his departure from NCTA at the end of the year. MacKinnon's career includes government relations experience in both the broadcasting and cable industries.