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 Gaithersburg

2) Elevate Recovery Centers

3) Empowerment Behavioral Therapeutic Services

4) Evolve Kids Care

5) Evolve Life Centers

6) Garden International, LLC, The

7) High Roller Technologies

8) Immune Deficiency Foundation

9) Laila's Gift

10) March of Dimes

11) Maryland Nonprofits

12) Prince George's County Council

13) Recovery180

14) Royal Homecare & Staffing LLC

15) S.W.E.A.R.

16) The City of Laurel

17) The Family Tree

18) The Foundation for Government Accountability

Number of Years as a Lobbyist

0-5 years

Last Updated: February 04, 2025