Created the first a trade association of Maryland's nine Medicaid MCOs and served as Director and principal lobbyist for the MCOs who are responsible for providing health care to 1.2 million Marylanders enrolled in the Medicaid program
Provides strategic consulting and lobbying to the Maryland Hospital Association and its 64 hospitals on medical liability, tort reform, and integrated community oncology issues.
Lobbied for the passage of legislation on behalf of ZERO to Prostate Cancer making Maryland the second state in America to eliminate cost-sharing for prostate cancer screening
Named 2020 Top Lobbyist by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE)
1) Adobe Inc.
3) American Petroleum Institute
4) Amgen, Inc.
5) AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, LP
6) Baltimore County Public Library Board of Trustees
8) Capital One
11) Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc.
12) City of Bowie
13) Clark Construction Group, LLC
14) Comcast Cable Communications LLC
17) Equifax Inc.
18) Equinor Wind US
19) Fenwick Behavioral Services
20) Francis Energy
22) Historic St. Mary's City Commission Foundation
23) Johns Hopkins
24) Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.
26) Lincoln Technical Institute, Inc.
29) Maryland Center for History & Culture
30) Maryland Hospital Association
31) Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission
32) Maryland National Electrical Contractors Association
33) Maryland Troopers Association
34) Maryland-Delaware-DC Beverage Association
35) Mechanical Contractors Association of Maryland, Inc.
37) National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
38) Nutanix
42) Prince George's County, Maryland
46) St. Mary's College of Maryland Foundation
47) Strittmatter Companies, Inc.
48) Susan G. Komen
49) Teach Coalition
50) TechNet
51) Thread, Inc.
Delora R. Sanchez, Esq. joined Cornerstone in October 2015 after leading Johns Hopkins Medical System's government affairs team. Delora spent nearly a decade representing Hopkins' interests before the Maryland General Assembly, Governor's office, and state administrative agencies. She has an extensive background in state legislative and regulatory issues.
As a senior vice president in Cornerstone's Annapolis office, Delora specializes in representing hospitals, managed care organizations (MCOs), pharmaceutical manufactures, medical cannabis companies, and private sector special interests. Over the past 10 years, Delora has used her deep policy expertise and legislative connections to save or create tens of millions of dollars in state funding for clients; shape Maryland's medical liability policy; and steer the top healthcare system in the world through the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and the creation of the Maryland Health Benefits Exchange.
Delora was recognized by the Daily Record in 2017 as a VIP, 40 under 40 and as a Leading Woman in 2013. In 2014 Sanchez was named a Marshall Memorial Fellow -- the flagship leadership development program of the German Marshall Fund of the United States. From 2008 to 2010 she was appointed by the President of Johns Hopkins University to serve on the Johns Hopkins Diversity Leadership Council. During the same time period, she was also appointed by then Governor Martin O'Malley to the Maryland Commission for Environmental Justice and Sustainable Communities.
Delora is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and serves as chair of community engagement on the board of directors for Thread, which engages underperforming high school students facing significant barriers outside of the classroom. As a native of Baltimore and current South Baltimore resident, Delora was proud to accept an appointment by the Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates to the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership Board. The organization is responsible for distributing approximately $8 million in casino revenue for community development projects in the areas immediately impacted by the casino's construction. Previously, she was a board member of the Charles Village Community Benefits District and Vice Chair of the board for Hope Forward, which provides support transitioning for former foster youth.
Delora holds a Juris Doctor degree with a concentration in Health Law from University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and an undergraduate degree in Healthcare Management from Towson University. She is licensed to practice law in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Delora is a lifelong resident of Baltimore and enjoys living downtown, yoga, and biking around the City.
601-985-4579
1020 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 1400, RIDGELAND, MS, 39157,
Subjects: Education, Health Care, Telecommunications
1) Apple Inc.
2) Arkansas Public Safety Solutions
3) Atmos Energy
4) Butler Snow
6) City of Picayune Mississippi
7) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
8) Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
10) Downtown Jackson Partners, Inc.
11) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates
12) Excellence in Education National, Inc. d/b/a Excellence in Education in Action
14) FFF Enterprises
15) Fresenius Medical Care North America
16) Glimpse
18) Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
20) Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South
22) Main Harbor Development LLC
23) MasteryPrep
24) Mississippi Independent Physician Practice Association
25) Mississippi Tourism Association
26) National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
27) Private Landowners Association of Mississippi
6-10 years
Director of State Government Affairs, Comcast Cable Communications, Inc., 2007-2010
Vice President & Board of Directors, Mississippi Cable and Telecommunications Association, 2007-2010
President, Mississippi CablePAC, 2009-2010
Board of Directors, Louisiana Cable and Telecommunications Association, Baton Rouge, LA, 2010
Top 40 Under 40, Mississippi Business Journal, 2010
Leadership Mississippi, Class of 2010
Served as State Caucus Manager for the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) in Washington D.C., managing 18 states by communicating with state caucus leadership, attending in-state events and assisting with the crafting and passing of legislation.
Served as Government Affairs Assistant for Jeffrey J. Kimbell and Associates in Washington D.C.
Served as a Congressional Intern to U.S. Senator Thad Cochran.
601-985-4105
1020 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 1400, Ridgeland, MS, 39158,
Subjects: Education, Health Care, Telecommunications
Links:Website
As a Senior Government Relations Advisor Kathryn has years of experience in state government, managing public relations campaigns and advising on policy issues. Most recently she worked with lawmakers on the passage of the University of Mississippi Medical Center Healthcare Collaboration Act and the Mississippi Charter School Act.
1) Apple Inc.
2) Arkansas Public Safety Solutions
3) Atmos Energy
4) Butler Snow
6) City of Picayune Mississippi
7) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
8) Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
10) Downtown Jackson Partners, Inc.
11) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates
12) Excellence in Education National, Inc. d/b/a Excellence in Education in Action
14) FFF Enterprises
15) Fresenius Medical Care North America
16) Glimpse
18) Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
20) Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South
22) Main Harbor Development LLC
23) MasteryPrep
24) Mississippi Independent Physician Practice Association
25) Mississippi Tourism Association
26) National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
27) Private Landowners Association of Mississippi
6-10 years
Governor Tate Reeves Inaugural Committee, Co-Chair, 2020
Director of Administration and Policy Advisor, Office of Lt. Governor Tate Reeves, State of Mississippi, 2011-2012
Director of College Savings Mississippi, Office of State Treasurer Tate Reeves, State of Mississippi, 2009-2011
Director of Public Affairs, Office of Governor Haley Barbour, State of Mississippi, 2005
Deputy Press Secretary, Office of Governor Haley Barbour, State of Mississippi, 2004
Barbour for Governor Campaign, 2003
Interim administrator of the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board.
Senior advisor to Lt. Governor on major policy issues including: education reform legislation that changed the state's rating system to an A-F scale, administrative consolidation of low- performing school districts, universal screenings and school choice scholarships for dyslexic students, and advocated for the Lt. Governor's charter school position. Managed Lt. Governor's appointments to various boards and commissions.
Oversaw the College Savings Division of the State Treasury and served as the primary media contact for the agency. Managed the state's 529 Records Administrators � MPACT and MACS.
Spokesperson and media contact for Governor's Office during Hurricane Katrina and coordinated numerous press conferences and special events on behalf of the Governor's Office.
Conducted national public relations campaigns on behalf of consumer health clients at an international public relations firm in New York City
601-985-4181
1020 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 1400, RIDGELAND, MS, 39157,
Subjects: All Subjects, Education, Health Care
As a trusted advocate throughout state government, Caroline works to advance clients' goals in the legislative and executive branches on a variety of issues important to them. Caroline brings the experience of assisting in creating innovative reforms to some of Mississippi's most critical challenges in the healthcare, education, transportation, and financial sectors. As a Senior Government Relations Advisor, she understands client goals and uses her experience and relationships to create a pathway for success.
1) Apple Inc.
2) Arkansas Public Safety Solutions
3) Atmos Energy
4) Butler Snow
6) City of Picayune Mississippi
7) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
8) Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
10) Downtown Jackson Partners, Inc.
11) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates
12) Excellence in Education National, Inc. d/b/a Excellence in Education in Action
14) FFF Enterprises
15) Fresenius Medical Care North America
16) Glimpse
18) Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
20) Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South
22) Main Harbor Development LLC
23) MasteryPrep
24) Mississippi Independent Physician Practice Association
25) Mississippi Tourism Association
26) National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
27) Private Landowners Association of Mississippi
11-15 years
Worked with clients, legislators, and executive branch to implement critical initiatives including the Mississippi Charter School Act of 2013, the Literacy Based Promotion Act, and the Healthcare Collaboration Act.
American Cancer Society, Best Dressed Jackson Honoree, 2021
American Council of Young Political Leaders, Delegate to Cambodia and Malaysia, 2019
Appointed by Governor Haley Barbour to serve on the Board of Commissioners for the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service.
Served as primary liaison between Department of Homeland Security and Governors, Advisors and staffs of five-state region. Coordinated media/press relations for office of Secretary Michael Chertoff.
Former intern for Office of Republican Whip (2007), United States Agency for International Development (2005) and White House Office of the First Lady (2004).
Caroline serves as a Senior Government Relations Advisor at Butler Snow LLP where she advocates for client interests covering a wide range of issues. She has successfully worked on the passage and implementation of new legislation creating further opportunities in the healthcare, education, transportation and financial industries. Additionally, she is experienced in state funding matters and has effectively represented multiple clients in efforts to secure state appropriations and bond funding.
Caroline has served on a number of boards and commissions including the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mississippi Board of Directors, the Mississippi Campaign for Grade Level Reading Advisory Board, Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service, University of Mississippi Young Alumni Board and as chair of the Fondren Renaissance Foundation Board. Caroline is a member of the American Council of Young Political Leaders and participated in their exchange program as a delegate to Cambodia and Malaysia in 2019.
She is also an active volunteer in the community spending time serving others through the Junior League of Jackson, Northminster Baptist Church, her children’s schools, and other community organizations.
Prior to joining Butler Snow, Caroline served in the Bush Administration as a State and Local Coordinator and an Assistant Press Secretary at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. She has held several internships including for Office of Republican Whip, the United States Agency for International Development and the White House Office of the First Lady. Caroline graduated summa cum laude from the University of Mississippi with a B.A. in International Studies and Spanish. During college she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and was a member of the Sally McDonell Barksdale Honors College and the Croft Institute for International Studies.
301-412-5399
2 Francis Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
205-799-2245
Warrior Consulting Group, P O Box 542, Montgomery, AL, 36101,
410-204-1707
2 Francis Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
1) Adobe Inc.
3) Amgen, Inc.
4) AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, LP
5) Baltimore County Public Library Board of Trustees
8) Clark Construction Group, LLC
10) Equifax Inc.
11) Equinor Wind US
12) Historic St. Mary's City Commission Foundation
13) Johns Hopkins
17) Maryland Center for History & Culture
18) Maryland Hospital Association
19) Mid-Atlantic Petroleum Distributors Association
20) National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
21) Nutanix
23) Prince George's County, Maryland
26) St. Mary's College of Maryland Foundation
27) Susan G. Komen
28) Teach Coalition
(919) 210-8209
(919) 210-8209, ashley@perkinsonlawfirm.com, North Carolina Music Educators Association, (919) 424-7008,
2) Educational Testing Service (ETS)
3) Forsyth County, North Carolina
4) HonorBridge
5) Licensed Clinical Counselors of North Carolina (LCCNC)
6) National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
7) NC Child
8) North Carolina Association of Local Health Directors
11) North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
12) North Carolina Retired Governmental Employees' Association, Inc.
13) North Carolina Speech, Hearing and Language Association, Incorporated
15) Public Consulting Group LLC by Multistate Associates LLC
16) Reach Out and Read Carolinas
18) TROSA, Inc.
19) Wake Emergency Physicians, P.A.
20) Workday, Inc.
