Courtney Baker is a trusted advisor and skilled strategist who has served three Louisiana governors, the state's chamber of commerce and clients ranging from members of congress to state legislative leaders, private business entities, nonprofit organizations and more. Drawing upon her keen insight, decades of experience and valued relationships with Louisiana's business leaders and within the halls of government at every level, Courtney specializes in developing strategies to meet clients' goals and implementing the support services necessary to produce results. Whether it's opening the right doors, actively lobbying legislation or fundraising to further a candidate or cause, Courtney's talents and high-level network of associates offer the tailored advantage clients need.
15-20 years
Courtney serves on the boards of directors for Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University and Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. She is a Commissioner on the Louisiana River Pilotage Fee Commission, and a past member of the Reentry Advisory Council. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Courtney launched Courtney Baker & Associates in 2021, consulting with private clients after 15 years in the government relations field. She is a former policy director and development director for the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, where she successfully lobbied for legislation aimed at improving the state's business climate and coordinated campaign and fundraising events for candidates endorsed by the organization's Political Action Committees, leveraging relationships with donors and a network of advocates. Prior to joining LABI, she served in the Jindal Administration as Legislative Liaison for the Department of Children and Family Services, after working for both Governors Kathleen Blanco and Mike Foster.
225-344-1177
218 LAUREL ST., BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70801,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Criminal, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Professional/Vocational Licensing, RFP/Procurement, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
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Located just steps away from the Louisiana State Capitol, Advanced Strategies is a governmental relations firm that specializes in managing high profile state legislative issues. For more than 25 years, the Advanced Strategies team has helped clients monitor and assess key legislative issues as well as develop and implement effective political strategies that position them for future business growth and success.
2) Advanced Gaming Distributors
8) Coastal Conservation Association of LA.
11) Copart, Inc.
13) Delta Coin
14) Dominion Voting Systems, Inc.
15) DRC Emergency Services, LLC
17) Food and Fun
18) Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Inc.
20) Goudeau, Inc.
22) Hollywood Truck Stop and Casino
23) Jalou, Inc.
24) LA Behavior Analysis Association
25) LA Wallet
26) Little Deuces
27) Louisiana Coalition for Access to Autism
29) Louisiana Video Gaming Association
30) LSM Gaming
31) Medical Management & Billing Solutions
32) Meta Traffic
33) Metro Gaming
34) Metro Gaming and Amusement Compnay
35) New Orleans-Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots Association
36) Osage Express
37) Pan American Life Insurance
39) Pelican Bingo
40) Premier Games
42) Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of America
43) Rosefield Fourchon Operating, LLC
44) Salesforce
46) Southern Pain & Anesthesia Consultants, LLC
47) Spine Diagnostic Center of Baton Rouge
48) TLJC
49) Waste Management
20+ years
Alton Ashy established Advanced Strategies nearly two decades ago. As the firm's president, Alton brings a wealth of knowledge, a strong work ethic and sharp business insight to his projects. He began his professional career as a legislative staffer working for both the Louisiana Senate and House of Representatives and quickly transitioned into governmental relations representing clients including Louisiana State University. Alton's ability to quickly assess an issue and develop a winning legislative strategy has helped Advanced Strategies achieve great success for its clients over the years.
318-614-5043
P.O. BOX 4069, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70821,
617-335-9941
10210 JEFFERSON HWY., SUITE B, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70809,
225-381-0166
543 SPANISH TOWN ROAD, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70802,
504-296-7351
5747 BRIGHTON PLACE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, 70131,
225-381-0166
543 SPANISH TOWN RD, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70802,
1) Acadian Ambulance and Air Med Services
2) Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
3) American Power Play c/o MultiState Associates LLC
11) Eatel
13) Exxon Mobil Corporation (ExxonMobil)
14) Federal Property Registration Corp
15) Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcasting
16) Gilead Science
17) Greater Ouachita Water Company
19) Housing Authority of New Orleans
22) Louis Dreyfus Commodities LLC
23) Louisiana Energy Users Group (LEUG)
24) Louisiana Food Bank Association
27) Louisiana State Nurses Association (LSNA)
28) Louisiana Telecommunications Association
29) LSU Health Science Center Shreveport Foundation
30) LWCC
31) lyft
32) Macro Companies
33) Market Umbrella
34) MultiState Associates, Inc.
35) New Orleans Regional Transit Authority
36) NRG Energy, Inc.
37) Occidental Chemical Corporation
38) Occidental Energy Ventures
39) Pelican Institute for Public Policy
41) Quanta Services Management Partnership, LP
42) Red River Waterway Commission
43) ResCare, Inc.
44) Rosefield Fourchon Operating, LLC
45) Savage
47) Southern Strategy Group of Louisiana, LLC
49) United Professionals Company, LLC
50) Verify4
225-344-1177
218 LAUREL ST, BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, 70801,
1) Advanced Gaming Distributors
4) Baron & Budd
7) Coastal Conservation Association of LA
10) CoPart
14) DRC Emergency Services, LLC
16) Food N Fun
17) Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Inc.
19) Goudeau, Inc.
21) Hollywood Truck Stop & Casino
22) Jalou, Inc.
24) LA Coalition for Access to Autism
25) LA Wallet
26) Little Deuces
28) Louisiana Video Gaming Association
29) LSM Gaming
30) Meta Traffic
31) Metro Gaming & Amusement Co., Inc.
32) New Orleans Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots Association
33) Osage Express
34) Pan American Life Insurance
36) Pelican Bingo
37) Premier Games
39) Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of America
40) Rosefield Fourchon Operating, LLC
41) Salesforce
42) South LA Gaming
43) Southern Pain & Anesthesia Consultants, LLC
44) Spine Diagnostic Center of BR
45) TLCJ
46) Waste Management
337-278-9132
309 SETTLERS TRACE BLVD. SUITE 200, SUITE 101, LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA, 70508,
1) Acadia Management Company, LLC
5) Allegiance Health Management, Inc.
6) American Rentals Association c/o MultiState Associates LLC
7) Aypa Power Development, LLC
10) Cameron Parish Police Jury
11) Cancer Advocacy Group of Louisiana (CAGLA)
14) Coalition for Provider Reimbursement, LLC
15) Cooperative Purchasing Group, LLC
17) Dexcom
21) Fertility Advocacy Coalition for Technology
22) Fortinet, Inc.
23) Hunter Buildings
26) Lafayette Airport Commission
27) Lafayette Consolidated Government
28) Lafayette Economic Development Authority
29) Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
30) Louisiana Health Care Quality Forum
31) Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company d/b/a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
34) MediTrans
38) NeoGames, US LLP c/o MultiState Associates LLC
41) One Acadiana
42) PHI, Inc.
43) Physicians Group Laboratories, LLC
45) Political Pathways Consulting LLC
48) Rosefield Fourchon Operating, LLC
49) Sodexo, Inc.
50) Sonoma Housing Advisors, LLC
51) Sourcewell
52) Southeast Cannabis Policy PAC
54) St. Mary's Residential Training School
55) STC Health
56) Stream Companies
57) SWLA Chamber-Economic Development Alliance
61) United Rentals Inc. c/o MultiState Associates LLC
62) University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation
63) Viemed
