Introduction

We are founded on principles, morals, and ethics...Unlike many traditional lobbying firms, CEO & Founder of Ashlar Government Relations, Therese McGucken Hessler, believes in the issues and clients she and the firm represents.Frustrated after seeing the holes in the system first-hand due to a lack of communication between issue-based groups and varying political parties, McGucken Hessler decided to start Ashlar Government Relations . She believes in an approach separate from party lines and is passionate in working to make the lives of others better through policy change.That's what Ashlar Government Relations is all about. For a better state of mind. We are a firm that was created for the purpose of being able to stand in the middle, to be loud, and to make sure the things that really matter don't get lost between party lines.We are more than just a government relations firm.We are the change

Achievements

ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Maryland Government Relations Association; Keep Punching Haymakers Inaugural Class 2019-2020; Maryland March for Life, Vice President; Prince George's County Healthcare Alliance, Secretary; National Trauma Education & Policy, Board Member

AWARDS
The Daily Record's 2020 Leading Women; 2019 & 2020 Public Policy Fellow, Society of San Sebastian

Clients

1) City of College Park

2) City of Gaithersburg

3) Dignity Mandate, The

4) Empowerment Behavioral Therapeutic Services

5) Garden International, LLC, The

6) Immune Deficiency Foundation

7) March of Dimes

8) Maryland Information Network

9) Maryland Nonprofits

10) Prince George's County Municipal Association

11) Recovery Housing and Treatment Centers Coalition of Maryland, Inc.

12) Summit School, The

13) The City of Laurel

14) The Family Tree

15) The Foundation for Government Accountability

16) Wolf Creek Equine Hospital

Number of Years as a Lobbyist

0-5 years

Last Updated: March 14, 2024