Ann is a highly recognized force in the Central Ohio business community, at the Ohio statehouse, and in the federal, state, and local political arenas for bringing people together to get things done. Combining an expert government relations mind with corporate and board experience, Ann is a public policy expert with over twenty-five years of experience in developing government relations strategies that create competitive advantage for both the public and private sectors.
Government Relations
Strategy and Program Development - Dive into operations, understand challenges and develop a unique advocacy approach or structure tailored to your organization.
Issues Management and Monitoring - Assess ongoing macro trends that impact the organization. Provide updates on legislative and policy developments.
Relationship Building and Lobbying - Provide initial connections with elected and appointed officials while also providing ongoing direct lobbying support for goals.
Coalition Building and Program Development
Develop coalitions - Identify allies and champions to help further identified objectives.
Establish programs - Create consensus-building processes to achieve public policy goals for organizations.
Political and Additional Services
Public Speaker - Present on the following topics: The Legislative Process, Capitol Updates (Ohio and DC), The Importance of Political Engagement (engaging potential donors on why the PAC is important)
Government Relations Program Assessment - Provide a full assessment of your internal and external Government Relations program with recommendations for any needed improvement in the delivery of services or vendors.
Fractional Executive. C-Suite Advisor. Government and Community Relations Expert.
Ann has spent more than twenty-five years in the world of influence. She builds relationships and programs, while tackling complex issues and solves problems. She has worked for and with elected and appointed officials at all levels of government from both sides of the aisle. After serving two governors (from different parties), Ann built and led a government relations program for a Fortune 1000 company, developed the initial government programming for the corporation’s new subsidiary, operated a foundation, created a 501c4, and professionalized a corporate political giving program all while providing counsel to C-suite executives.