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EMILY HEATWOLE KEENEY

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EMILY HEATWOLE KEENEY

(South Carolina, )

Adams and Reese

emily.keeney@arlaw.com
8032124967
1221 Main Street Suite 1200, Columbia, SC, 29205,

Subjects: Business/Commerce, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, RFP/Procurement, Taxes

I have worked with the South Carolina Legislature, state agencies and Constitutional Officers for over 15 years. I am highly experienced in navigating the state appropriations legislative processes. I am highly skilled at assisting clients by identifying multiple pathways to achieve the intended goals and outcomes.

0-5 years

Prior to joining Adams and Reese, Emily served as the Director of Government Affairs for the South Carolina Department of Education. In this role, she served as the liaison between the agency and South Carolina's General Assembly, the Governor, the Congressional Delegation, other state agencies and stakeholder groups. Additionally, during the legislative session she provided public testimony during hearings, coordinated agency policy development, and annually facilitated the agency budget request through the Governor's Office and the General Assembly.

Emily also spent seven years within the South Carolina House of Representatives' Ways and Means Committee, serving as a budget analyst with involvement in the Health and Human Services Budget Subcommittee and the Public Education and Special Schools Subcommittee. Her work included coordinating the passage of $2 billion in state appropriations through the budget process and coordinating communication between the General Assembly, the state's school districts and the South Carolina Department of Education, as well as a variety of legislation affecting K-12 education, property tax, and sales and use tax.

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VICKI CHRISTOPHERSEN

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VICKI CHRISTOPHERSEN

(Washington, )

CHRISTOPHERSEN INC*

vicki@christopherseninc.com
(360) 485-2026
721 4th Ave #3329, Kirkland, WA, 98033,

Christophersen Inc. stands as a premier government relations and legislative advocacy firm in Washington State, renowned for its deep expertise, strategic acumen, and a relentless commitment to delivering results for our clients. Our approach is comprehensive, involving not just advocacy but a holistic strategy that includes continuous legislative monitoring, proactive policy engagement, and tailored strategic advice that ensures our clients' objectives are effectively advanced in both legislative and regulatory arenas.

1) African Community Housing & Development

2) ASSN OF WA SPIRITS & WINE DISTRIBUTORS

3) Biomass One, LP

4) Electronic Payments Coalition, Inc

5) HAMPTON TREE FARMS LLC

6) LIFECENTER NORTHWEST

7) Maverick Gaming LLC

8) MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC & AFFILIATES

9) NATO/Pacific Northwest Theatre Owners Association

10) NIPPC - Northwest & Intermountain Power Producers Coalition

11) Northwest Center

12) NORTHWEST KIDNEY CENTERS

13) Pediatrix Medical Group

14) Recompose

15) TECHNOLOGY NETWORK

16) THE COLLEGE BOARD

17) WA CHARTERS ACTION

18) WA REFUSE & RECYCLING ASSN

20+ years

Successfully passed wide range of policy legislation including legislation in the policy areas listed above;

Successfully secured funding in the Capital, Transportation, and Operating budgets for a variety of clients and projects;

Effectively prevented passage or amended legislation determined to be detrimental to all clients;

Coordinated broad grassroots outreach and engagement efforts designed to develop and strengthen relationships with legislators across the political spectrum; and

Created and successfully deployed campaign resources and independent expenditures to support targeted legislative races.

Vicki is and exceptional lobbyist who delivers time and time again for College Board. Utilizing her strategic leadership, contacts and drive we've been able to pass significant legislation to assist students transitioning from high school to college and career opportunities. - Terry Whitney, Senior Director, Government Relations, COLLEGE BOARD

Vicki's dedication and political acumen made it possible to change the funeral industry paradigm. We simply couldn't have done it without her. - Katrina Spade, Founder & CEO, RECOMPOST

Vicki is an incredibly effective lobbyist, advocate, and partner to Pediatrix. She is a fiercely intelligent, creative, and thoughtful strategist and problem solver. We are very grateful for the outstanding service that Vicki and her team provide. - Barclay Gang, Vice President
Government Affairs, PEDIATRIX

With over 24 years of experience, Vicki is a seasoned strategist whose work has shaped public policy at the state legislative, executive, and agency levels. Her ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks and her deep understanding of the political process have delivered exceptional results for her clients. Vicki's expertise extends beyond Olympia, offering valuable insights into public affairs strategies that amplify client success.