Kestrel West specializes in government affairs, public engagement, perception campaigns, crisis communications and media relations. We are government affairs experts and political strategists who help leaders manage reputations, tell compelling stories and outsmart the competition.

Like our clients, we understand the values of pragmatism, experience, discipline and discretion. Whether you need to change a regulation, create new law, deal with a negative news story, or manage a public campaign, we are trusted advisors who help you win and position for the future.

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In a state where part-time legislators don't have staff, lobbyists fill the void.

We provide public employees and elected officials with the information they need to make the right decisions. We help Idaho's elected officials meet their own goals in a way that helps effect positive outcomes for our clients and for the state of Idaho.

We draft legislation, facilitate strategy, meet directly with decision-makers, testify at hearings, prepare background materials and become content experts on key issues so that we can help you and your organization overcome obstacles or achieve new success.

Our knowledge of Idaho's local and state governments mean we are capable of tackling almost any issue. Our client experience and backgrounds give us deep and specialized content knowledge in natural resources, education, technology, procurement and telecom.

William Shouldice & Associates LLC is a tri-partisan, Vermont lobbying, government affairs and public relations firm that designs customized legislative and regulatory lobbying strategies for Vermont, national and international clients. For over 40 years, our team of experienced professionals has helped our clients to successfully navigate the complex and challenging worlds of Vermont politics, lobbying, government affairs, public affairs and professional regulation.

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Our firm advocates on a wide-range of issues for clients such as Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, municipalities, multi-national and national firms, and entrepreneurs. We also specialize in helping clients through Vermont licensing and professional regulation matters at the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation, as well as non-profit association management.

Lisa has over 20 years experience in government and private sector work. Prior to joining Capitol Advantage, she served as Director of Government Affairs for a large statewide trade association. She has experience building and executing strategy for a wide range of issues such as environmental, tax, workers compensation, land use and professional licensing. Lisa is highly respected and has a successful track record advocating before the Legislature, Executive Branch agencies and various commissions and licensing boards. She is also consistently ranked on the list of "Most Influential Lobbyists in the General Assembly."

As president of Michigan Legislative Consultants, Tim loves the challenge of influencing legislation. With over 30 years of success in government service, campaign management, and government affairs advocacy, his strategic "big picture" approach allows him to make seemingly unrelated connections work to the clients' advantage.

John leads the firm's government marketing efforts, where he brings more than 30 years of rich career experience in government leadership, policy, public affairs, procurement, media and business. He also contributes considerable expertise to state and federal policy and advocacy efforts across a wide range of policy areas, with a particular passion for education and workforce development. John has been a thought leader in the technology community in Arizona since serving as Arizona's first Chief Information Officer and as the government relations and community solutions manager for Intel Corporation. Prior experience includes serving as the federal/intergovernmental coordinator and policy advisor for the Office of the Governor, and as senior appropriations staff and legislative director for an Arizona Congressman.

Education: B.A., Lafayette College; M.A., Harvard Kennedy School

Richard has more than 20 years of experience in Arizona state government and public affairs. Richard's skillset includes strategic planning, coalition management and coordination and development of media and grassroots efforts for legislation and initiatives. Richard's public-sector experience includes service as a staff director at the Arizona House of Representatives, Director of Government Affairs for the Arizona Supreme Court, Special Assistant Attorney General for Government Affairs for the Arizona Attorney General's Office, and Deputy Director for the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Education: B.A., Trinity University; J.D., University of Arizona College of Law

Lauren represents the firm's interests before the Arizona State Legislature, the Office of the Governor, state agencies and various municipalities, and has been recognized by the Arizona Capitol Times as one of the top lobbyists in the state under the age of 40.

Building on her local government background, Julie provides leadership to the firm's economic development practice where Triadvocates has supported clients in their investment of more than $32 Billion dollars in Arizona projects. Recognized as an adept dealmaker by the Arizona Capitol Times, Julie's experience ranges from housing, transportation, health care, energy and manufacturing. to tribal investment. Immediately prior to joining Triadvocates, Julie served as the principal staff and policy advisor to the mayor of one of Arizona's largest cities. In that capacity, she was responsible for strategic planning, policy development and outreach in subject areas such as transportation and infrastructure, land-use planning and finance. At Triadvocates, Julie guides client interaction with local, state and federal officials.

One of the firm's founders, Barbara's focus is in state-level policy and advocacy where she represents the firm's clients before the Arizona State Legislature, the Governor's Office and executive branch agencies. She was named an Outstanding Woman in Business by the Phoenix Business Journal and is consistently recognized as one of the top lobbyists in Arizona by the Arizona Capitol Times. She has established herself as a highly effective advocate for a variety of private-sector enterprises with a special concentration in healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, and emerging technologies. Her prior experience includes two judicial clerkships and private law firm practice in Washington, D.C. and Arizona. Immediately prior to founding Triadvocates, Barbara was an integral member of the government relations practice group of Quarles & Brady LLP.

Education: B.A., The University of Arizona; J.D., American University, The Washington College of Law, Washington, D.C.