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A 30-year veteran of the Philadelphia-area banking scene, Andy Agger has worked at Fulton Bank for nearly 20 of them, advocating for local business financing opportunities. Agger, a senior vice president since 2007, has long overseen all of Fulton\u2019s regional commercial banking activities; last October, he added middle market banking to his responsibilities. In addition, Agger serves as vice chair of the bank\u2019s Regional Loan Committee, handling the credit that helps keeps the local economy humming.<\/p>\n

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Since 2023, Amelia Chass\u00e9 Alcivar has led corporate affairs as an executive vice president at HRP, guiding external relations and communications efforts across the company\u2019s nationwide portfolio of complex redevelopment projects. These include Philadelphia\u2019s 1,300-acre Bellwether District, for which Alcivar worked closely with state officials to secure a long-term Keystone Opportunity Zone designation. Prior to joining HRP, Amelia spent 15 years in strategic communications, public affairs and senior management roles, most recently as chief of staff to then-Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan.<\/p>\n

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A major player in Pennsylvania\u2019s energy sector, John Bane heads government affairs at EQT Corporation, leading state government activity for this natural gas producer in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. Bane\u2019s lobbying helped enshrine a carbon capture and storage framework in commonwealth law, among other policies, and was part of the team that helped EQT reach its landmark emissions goals early. Bane, an executive board member of the Marcellus Shale Coalition, has also worked for then-Gov. Ed Rendell and a statewide labor union.<\/p>\n

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As skill games gain prominence on Pennsylvania\u2019s legislative agenda, Michael Barley represents the interests of the nation\u2019s leading skill game developer, Pace-O-Matic, where he is chief public affairs officer. Leading the company\u2019s government affairs and public relations departments, he has fought to establish the industry\u2019s legal standing in Pennsylvania, having passed skill game legislation in Wyoming, Washington, D.C., and Virginia. Barley, a former senior adviser to then-Gov. Tom Corbett and executive director of the Pennsylvania GOP, has also been a lobbyist with Long Nyquist & Associates.<\/p>\n

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\n Sheilah Borne<\/p>\n

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For 20 years, Sheilah Borne has represented Penn State Health\u2019s legislative and regulatory interests at the university\u2019s Office of Government and Community Relations, where she is now vice president for government relations. She recently led a coalition of top research institutions and government entities to secure critical state funding for neurodegenerative research, specifically ALS. Borne, who served as the mayor of Paxtang Borough in Dauphin County from 2017 to 2022, currently mentors a student at Temple University, her alma mater.<\/p>\n

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\n Charles Boruchowitz<\/p>\n

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Campaign veteran Charles Boruchowitz currently manages government relations for Bentley Systems, the Chester County-based infrastructure engineering software company. He recently organized a bipartisan infrastructure panel with state legislative leaders, part of a mission to advance Bentley\u2019s digital solutions nationally and around the globe. Boruchowitz was previously a fundraiser and campaign manager for U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan; he currently chairs the Government Affairs Committee for the Chester County Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n

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Erin Murphy Boyle\u2019s work at Accenture, where she is associate director for health and public service, is informed by her deep knowledge of Pennsylvania\u2019s public sector. Boyle, who previously advised clients at EY, currently leads Accenture\u2019s regional training program for frontline workers. She has worked for the state Department of General Services, directed strategic initiatives for the state Department of Community and Economic Development \u2013 and, as a regional representative for the Governor\u2019s Action Team, helped distribute $200 million in state financing for economic initiatives.<\/p>\n

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Vice Chancellor, Government Relations & Advocacy, University of Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

A national leader in higher-education public affairs, David Brown has served since 2022 as vice chancellor for government relations and advocacy at the University of Pittsburgh, where he represents the research institution at the federal, state and local levels. Brown, who holds a master\u2019s in health administration, began his career as health director for the University of California system and, just before coming to Pittsburgh, held various government and university relations leadership roles over a decade at the University of Southern California.<\/p>\n

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Government affairs veteran Mike Brunelle recently launched his own firm, River Front Strategies, to provide lobbying and legislative consulting to clients in health care, education and other industries. Brunelle will remain a strategic partner at GSL Public Strategies Group, where he was previously managing director and developed the state and local government consulting practice. Brunelle, a former two-term New Hampshire state representative, has also managed national political affairs for Amazon, directed the New Hampshire Democratic Party and served as then-Gov. Tom Wolf\u2019s chief of staff.<\/p>\n

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Known for his tenacity, Todd Brysiak brings energy and passion to his role at Triad Strategies, where he is vice president of government affairs \u2013 and to raising money for childhood cancer advocacy, an avocation inspired by his daughter\u2019s struggle with the illness. The Delaware County native started as a local government reporter, then worked for years at the state House of Representatives. For Brysiak, who has successfully lobbied for millions in state funding to revitalize commercial developments, economic development is a particular specialty.<\/p>\n

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Over a dozen years as president of the PA Bankers Association, Duncan Campbell has shepherded numerous financial policies into state law \u2013 and this year, he\u2019s tackling legislation to help banks prevent elder financial exploitation. Campbell currently serves on the Government Relations Council of the American Bankers Association, for which he also co-chairs its Grassroots Committee. His previous federal roles include chief of staff to then-U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge, a role he also held at the state level when Ridge was governor.<\/p>\n

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President & CEO, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau<\/p>\n

Five years after assuming leadership of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, CEO Gregg Caren presides over an organization that brought 550,000 sports fans and meeting attendees to the city last year, generating nearly $400 million in economic impact \u2013 a number he expects to rise with the upcoming FIFA World Cup and six NCAA championships. Caren, who previously had a 20-year career at ASM Global, doubled the bureau\u2019s international offices and is expanding into new markets abroad, with last year\u2019s international tourism reaching new heights.<\/p>\n

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Vice President, Local Advocacy & Engagement, The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia<\/p>\n

A force in Philadelphia-area civic and legislative affairs, William Carter heads local government advocacy and engagement for the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia. In this role, he has championed tax relief and other measures to boost local businesses\u2019 competitiveness and promote an equitable economy. Carter, who holds a law degree from Temple University, got an in-depth political education as Philadelphia City Council\u2019s legislative director, general counsel and chief operating officer.<\/p>\n

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As president of the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters, Joe Conti draws on political skills honed over years serving in both chambers of the state\u2019s General Assembly \u2013 and a track record of 19 wins in 23 local elections. Conti, who has also served as CEO of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, currently represents FCC-licensed radio and television stations in both state and federal affairs. He has also spearheaded member service programs and a paid internship program to bolster the industry\u2019s development.<\/p>\n

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While most lobbyists begin in politics, Stephen Cozzo studied human development and began his career in behavioral health. That background informs his contributions at AmeriHealth Caritas, which he joined in 2006 \u2013 and where, since 2020, he has led government relations, external affairs and public policy. Cozzo\u2019s advocacy has helped grow behavioral health, pharmacy benefits and the core Medicaid-managed care services for the Philadelphia area as it expands across the East Coast.<\/p>\n

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As DoorDash\u2019s food delivery grows in popularity, Darrell Davis makes sure the company is also popular \u2013 by, for example, partnering with faith-based and nonprofit organizations to coordinate food deliveries to underserved populations. Davis, the company\u2019s senior public engagement manager for the mid-Atlantic and South region, has also partnered DoorDash with local governments to distribute free dashboard cameras to delivery and rideshare drivers. Previously, Davis oversaw local government and civic affairs for the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

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As the Pennsylvania state director for Cozen O\u2019Connor Public Strategies\u2019 Harrisburg office, Executive Vice President Jim Davis brings economic bounty to the commonwealth. His lobbying will result in decades of United States Golf Association championships held in the state, now that it has been established as a USGA Anchor Site. Davis also helped to lure the country\u2019s largest can manufacturer to build its North American headquarters in Olyphant, and secured UPS\u2019 fourth-largest facility \u2013 and thousands of jobs \u2013 for Lower Swatara Township.<\/p>\n

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Sonia Di Valerio brings expert legal perspective to her leadership at the Contractors Association of Eastern Pennsylvania, where she became executive director last summer. Di Valerio, who earned undergraduate and law degrees from Temple University, advocates for the region\u2019s building sector in matters ranging from collective bargaining to labor disputes; she is also responsible for the organization\u2019s member education programs and partnerships with governmental agencies. She draws on nearly a decade of experience as a partner at Rawle & Henderson, where she defended trucking and bus companies.<\/p>\n

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At Erie Insurance Group, government relations chief Mark Dombrowski closely monitors state and local policy that might affect his longtime employer, a cornerstone of the regional economy. Dombrowski, who has built his career over nearly 30 years at Erie, also fosters employee political engagement, coordinates the company\u2019s PACs and acts as its representative statewide and nationally. In addition, he served on Gov. Josh Shapiro\u2019s transition team and is a board member of the Pennsylvania Housing and Finance Agency.<\/p>\n

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Lifelong education advocate Nichole F. Duffy serves as vice president of government relations for the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania. The first-generation student earned a political science degree from Susquehanna University and a master\u2019s in education administration from Lynchburg College. She has overseen the education budget for the governor\u2019s Budget Office, held leadership roles with the state Department of Education and served as a senior education advisor to state House Republican leadership.<\/p>\n

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Since 2021, Todd Eachus has led efforts to expand internet access across the commonwealth as president of the Broadband Communications Association of Pennsylvania. His recent advocacy has included efforts to reauthorize the 911 fee, shape the Broadband Ready Communities Program and promote updated FCC codes with the state\u2019s Public Utility Commission. Prior to joining BCAP, Eachus, a 10-year U.S. Navy veteran, spent 25 years in government and external affairs roles for cable and broadband providers throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia and Ohio.<\/p>\n

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With a passion for pursuing what\u2019s next, Danielle Eckert is championing the opportunities for the electric vehicle transition in her role as government affairs chief for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Eckert, a former U.S. Army sergeant, began her labor career as an Altoona locomotive electrician; she now represents the political interests of 775,000 union members in sectors as varied as utilities, construction, manufacturing and telecommunications.<\/p>\n

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Telecommunications entrepreneur Sean Edwards heads The Rittenhouse Communications Group, a suite of businesses coordinating smart-building technology to make Philadelphia homes, schools and businesses safer. Since launching the company in 2015, the lifelong Philadelphian has grown revenue from the low six digits to $4 million while serving clients ranging from hotels and professional offices to Goddard schools nationally. Closer to home, Edwards has recently worked on Philadelphia CareerLink locations and is upgrading security cameras for the School District of Philadelphia.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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In 2024, Kristen Farry modeled resilience by balancing cancer treatment with her promotion to executive vice president of policy and strategy at the Woods System of Care, the parent organization of a network of 21 health and human service organizations serving people with autism, intellectual disability, brain injury and behavioral health challenges. With responsibility for government relations, communications, fundraising and marketing, Farry leads the Corporate Strategy practice and has spearheaded funding for recent projects including attainable housing and a mental health crisis treatment center.<\/p>\n

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Justin Frank knows how critical communications infrastructure is to the modern workforce \u2013 and as Pennsylvania area sales manager for L3Harris Technologies, he helps make it possible. Frank brought the technical skills he honed in law-enforcement roles \u2013 he is a former Philadelphia Police sergeant and a veteran of the city\u2019s sheriff\u2019s office \u2013 to L3Harris, where he has played a pivotal role in eight-figure infrastructure projects. In addition to advocating for economic and workforce development, Frank also teaches at Rosemont College.<\/p>\n

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At the Harrisburg firm of Malady & Wooten, Dennis Giorno has a 20-year record of legislative victories on issues ranging from criminal justice reform to education, health care and energy. He led efforts to make permanent the pandemic-era vaccination and testing authority granted to pharmacy workers, and recently worked on the General Assembly\u2019s update to Pennsylvania\u2019s Clean Slate law. Giorno, who chairs Kutztown University\u2019s Council of Trustees, previously directed the REACH Alliance, helping secure passage of the landmark Educational Improvement Tax Credit program.<\/p>\n

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Since 2022, Alex Halper has led efforts to make Pennsylvania the nation\u2019s most competitive state for business as chief of government affairs for the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry. Halper has partnered the commonwealth\u2019s largest broad-based employer advocacy association with like-minded stakeholders to eliminate Pennsylvania\u2019s tax on startups and ensure the ongoing planned reduction of the state\u2019s corporate net income tax rate. The Allentown native previously honed his political skills working in Washington, D.C., for the late U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter.<\/p>\n

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An attorney by training, Asim Haque brings legal and governmental expertise to a career in public affairs and the utility sector. He is currently senior vice president for governmental and member services at PJM Interconnection. This Pennsylvania-based electric grid operator provides energy to some 70 million people across more than a dozen states. Haque, who began his career in private practice, previously served as assistant counsel for Honda of America Manufacturing and, most recently, chaired the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.<\/p>\n

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Lifelong Philadelphian Erin Dwyer Harvard directs public affairs for the General Building Contractors Association, where, in 2024, she achieved the highest PAC fundraising in the organization\u2019s history. Under Harvard\u2019s leadership, the newly established public affairs team elevated GBCA\u2019s political profile by, among other things, championing the candidacy and priorities of Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and supporting regional diversity initiatives for the construction trades. Parker recently appointed Harvard to the Philadelphia Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.<\/p>\n

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As director of government affairs at the Commonwealth Foundation, Abbey Haslam leads a team dedicated to translating free-market ideas into public policies and effective communication. Haslam\u2019s team lobbied to double Pennsylvania\u2019s tax-credit scholarship programs over three years, reaching 75,000 more students. Her crusade for spending restraint helped lead to a 2,900% increase in the state\u2019s Rainy Day fund and bond-rating upgrades, and her team helped pass a constitutional amendment limiting gubernatorial power. Haslam previously advanced free-market policies in roles at the state Capitol.<\/p>\n

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Twice recognized as a Workforce Development Hero by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals, Valerie Hatfield has devoted her career to helping Pennsylvanians connect with the local economy. She currently manages workforce and economic development for Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. In her past roles, her\u00a0efforts helped secure over $8 million in grants for job preparation initiatives. A founding member of Career Ready Lancaster! and a 2021 graduate of Leadership Lancaster, Hatfield is a former PA CareerLink Site Administrator and currently serves with the Keystone Apprenticeship Alliance.<\/p>\n

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Twenty years after he joined Novak Strategic Advisors, Dan Hayward is a co-owner and the managing partner for one of Pennsylvania\u2019s premier government relations firms. He is the architect of its public affairs division, which rallies local, regional and statewide support to drive legislative successes in Harrisburg, Washington, D.C., and the court of public opinion. Hayward also serves on the board of Western & Central Pennsylvania BreakthroughT1D, a diabetes advocacy organization, and recently collaborated in the creation of a first-of-its-kind Pennsylvania-based Cancer Respite Center.<\/p>\n

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Joseph Hill leads the government relations and public advocacy efforts in Philadelphia for Cozen O\u2019Connor Public Strategies, a division of the powerful global legal and advocacy network. Among his many legislative victories was Pennsylvania\u2019s recent bipartisan probation reform, and he has secured millions in commonwealth funding for key Philadelphia-area initiatives. Hill has held political roles with former Gov. Tom Wolf and former U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and, more recently, advised the transition teams of Gov. Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker.<\/p>\n

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At the government affairs firm she co-founded, Rooney Novak Isenhour Group, Mary Isenhour finds satisfaction in achieving success for clients who improve Pennsylvania \u2013 expanding the state\u2019s agricultural footprint, upgrading cutting-edge technology and creating jobs and educational opportunities. Isenhour, a senior partner, views her advocacy as a continuation of her public service career, which includes holding senior roles with then-Govs. Tom Wolf and Ed Rendell, leading the state Democratic Party and serving as the first woman on the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.<\/p>\n

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As vice president of the Insurance Federation of Pennsylvania, Noah Karn shapes laws and regulations impacting one of the nation\u2019s largest insurance markets. A specialist in economic policy, Karn draws on business and political relationships to advance the industry\u2019s public policy agenda and leads its political advocacy efforts through the Pennsylvania Insurance Political Action Committee. Before joining the federation in 2018, he held senior staff positions in both chambers of the state General Assembly.<\/p>\n

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In 2024, Laura Stevens Kent brought her extensive health policy expertise to DeBrunner & Associates, a health policy consulting and advocacy firm, where she is vice president of federal affairs. Kent previously served as senior vice president of advocacy and external affairs for the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, where she led state and federal lobbying, communications and political engagement for 235 member institutions. Before that, she worked for over a decade in the U.S. House of Representatives.<\/p>\n

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Senior Vice President, State & Local Industry Lead, Publicis Sapient<\/p>\n

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In 2023, James Kessler was an integral part of the award-winning short film \u201cForgiving Johnny,\u201d which details how a Los Angeles County public defender successfully represented a disabled client \u2013 thanks to the digital client case management system Kessler implemented. The episode illuminates Kessler\u2019s impact over three decades of digital business consulting with Publicis Sapient, the global consultancy where he is a senior vice president. An engineer by training, Kessler currently serves as national business lead for state and local government.<\/p>\n

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Senior Vice President, Government Relations, Bellevue Strategies<\/p>\n

Though born into a politically active California family, lobbyist Holly Kinser is indelibly associated with Philadelphia politics. A veteran of Greenlee Associates and S.R. Wojdak, she built her own public affairs consultancy, The Kinser Group, before merging with Bellevue Strategies, where she is expanding the clientele as senior vice president for government relations. Kinser is known for her advocacy with the City of Philadelphia under then-Mayors Ed Rendell and Michael Nutter, as well as her work in Harrisburg with a succession of governors and legislatures.<\/p>\n

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As Wojdak\u2019s senior vice president for government affairs, Colleen Kopp draws on three decades of experience in state government and public policy. Her roles have included chief of staff at the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, secretary for legislative affairs under then-Gov. Ed Rendell, and partner at a government affairs startup. At Wojdak, Kopp has expanded the firm\u2019s clientele and secured important funding for the arts, health care and economic development initiatives.<\/p>\n

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Regional Vice President, Government & Regulatory Affairs & Community Impact, Comcast<\/p>\n

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Attorney Stephanie L. Kosta is Comcast\u2019s regional vice president for government and regulatory affairs and community impact in the Freedom Region \u2013 Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. In addition to heading advocacy and compliance, Kosta has also led efforts to connect thousands of Philadelphia-area residents to the internet through initiatives like Internet Essentials, for low-income families, and PHLConnectED, the pandemic-era student program. Kosta, who is also responsible for Comcast Foundation grants, was previously a partner at Duane Morris.<\/p>\n

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A veteran of both the water industry and government relations, Dave Kralle currently oversees public affairs for the water and natural gas divisions at Essential Utilities, where he has worked for a decade, including managing the Essential Foundation. He led recent efforts to pass groundbreaking legislation impacting the valuation of water and wastewater systems and streamlining the removal of lead service lines, and helped secure millions of dollars for PFAS treatment. Kralle recently served on Attorney General Dave Sunday\u2019s Energy & Environment transition committee.<\/p>\n

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Attorney Laura Kuller serves as founder and principal of Pursuit Advocacy, the Harrisburg-area lobbying firm she founded in 2022 to specialize in state-level issues. Kuller\u2019s knowledge of Harrisburg comes from previous roles with the state attorney general and, variously, as counsel and chief of staff for leaders of the state House of Representatives; she has also led state government affairs for a national law firm. Her recent successes include legislation around elementary literacy education, substance-use treatment facilities and mental health treatment centers.<\/p>\n

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In Washington, Harrisburg and Trenton, Hugh Lavery represents Jefferson, the Philadelphia-based institution comprising Jefferson Health, Jefferson Health Plans and Thomas Jefferson University. As Jefferson has expanded its regional footprint, Lavery has helped shape important policy discussions around the evolution of health care. His background spans operations, government affairs and external partnerships, including leadership roles in medical programs and as a campus administrator. Active in civic, workforce and health circles, Lavery received the 2019 Advocacy Award from the Veterans Multi-Service Center.<\/p>\n

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Year after year, Katherine Levins advocates to ensure that Temple University Health System receives the $160 million in state funding that helps keep it a top-tier enterprise, with research hospitals propelled by nearly 2,000 physicians and scientists. Levins is the longtime vice president for public policy and government affairs for the health system, which generates an estimated $9 billion in regional economic impact. She holds both an MBA and a law degree from Temple University.<\/p>\n

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Mike Long traces much of his success as a partner in LongNyquist, Harrisburg\u2019s largest government relations firm, to the knowledge he picked up over a quarter-century as majority staff administrator at the Pennsylvania Senate. Alongside Todd Nyquist, Long also launched LN Consulting, which played a pivotal role in the victories of Attorney General-elect Dave Sunday and reelected Auditor General Tim DeFoor, among others. Long, who is active in the Lebanon County Republican Party, recently helped spearhead LongNyquist\u2019s acquisition of the lobbying outfit Pugliese Associates.<\/p>\n

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As senior director of state and local affairs, Amal Mahrouki advocates for 100,000-plus nationwide members of The American Institute of Architects, whose Pennsylvania chapter she represented for the past decade. Mahrouki also serves as vice president of the Pennsylvania Association for Government Relations and played a key role in landmark state architect credentialing legislation. The onetime professional actor also leads public relations for the Harrisburg Area Roller Derby and is executive director of Bare Bones Theatre Ensemble.<\/p>\n

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One of the commonwealth\u2019s best-known younger lobbyists, Brittany Mako is a past president of the Pennsylvania Association of Government Relations and serves as public policy chair of the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Business and Commerce Young Professionals Council. Mako has also worked on some of the state\u2019s most significant health legislation \u2013 around prior authorization, pharmacy benefit manager reform and CHIP participation \u2013 as government affairs manager for Capital Blue Cross. Married to state Rep. Zach Mako, she began her career working in the Pennsylvania State House.<\/p>\n

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A decorated combat veteran, Greg Moreland now brings that sense of mission to his advocacy as Pennsylvania state director for the National Federation of Independent Business. He has championed Pennsylvania\u2019s recent landmark corporate tax reform, legislation fortifying bankruptcy protections and a measure simplifying taxes for the state\u2019s small businesses. Moreland, who holds a master\u2019s in public administration, has also worked in staff roles in both chambers of the state General Assembly.<\/p>\n

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As assistant state director for the National Federation of Independent Business, Melissa Wilbur Morgan advocates for favorable tax strategy and other measures to ensure that the commonwealth\u2019s small businesses operate in a competitive environment. Before joining the NFIB, Morgan was a legislative and policy analyst for over a decade with the Pennsylvania Association of Township Supervisors. She holds a political science degree and a master\u2019s of public administration from Shippensburg University.<\/p>\n

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As executive director of the Keystone Contractors Association, Jon O\u2019Brien oversees a commercial construction trade association that provides labor relations, safety services, and workforce and business development programs throughout the commonwealth. O\u2019Brien, a U.S. Navy veteran and University of Pittsburgh journalism graduate, has spearheaded initiatives to combat suicide in the construction trade and recently represented the construction industry at the White House for the President\u2019s Challenge to End Overdoses. O\u2019Brien also co-hosts the popular Building PA podcast.<\/p>\n

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Douglas Oliver has built a successful public affairs career in his hometown of Philadelphia, where he is PECO\u2019s senior vice president for governmental, regulatory and external affairs and in the Capital region, where he worked in state government and was recognized as Milton Hershey School\u2019s 2024 Alumnus of the Year. The one-time Philadelphia mayoral candidate also led external affairs for Philadelphia Gas Works and worked as a press secretary for the city before joining the commonwealth\u2019s largest electric and natural gas utility in 2016.<\/p>\n

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Executive Vice President, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Highmark Health<\/p>\n

Daniel Onorato, a former Allegheny County Executive, joined Highmark Health in 2012 and currently leads government relations for the Pittsburgh-based health system as its chief corporate affairs officer. Onorato, who is currently an executive vice president at Highmark, began his career as an attorney before serving two terms on the Pittsburgh City Council, one as Allegheny County comptroller and winning the Democratic nomination for governor in 2010. At Highmark, he helps bolster a fast-growing company with a national clientele and $27 billion in annual revenue.<\/p>\n

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As state advocacy director for AARP Pennsylvania, Teresa Osborne steers government relations, political strategy and community engagement for the state branch of America\u2019s largest senior advocacy organization. It\u2019s a constituency she knows well: Osborne previously led the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, managing myriad services for the state\u2019s nearly 3 million 60-plus residents. The Scranton-bred social worker began her career with Meals on Wheels of Northeastern Pennsylvania and has led several Northeastern Pennsylvania county aging and human services agencies.<\/p>\n

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Two years ago, Kim Pizzingrilli used her three decades of state government and private-sector legal experience to help found One+ Strategies, a government relations team of lobbyists, communication specialists, public policy leaders and attorneys. She draws on more than a quarter-century of experience at the Pennsylvania Treasury Department, the Independent Regulatory Review Commission, as Pennsylvania state secretary, and as a commissioner with the Public Utility Commission. Most recently, she led the government relations practice group and co-chaired the energy industry team at a mid-state law firm.<\/p>\n

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Vice President, Talent and Workforce, The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia <\/p>\n

Committed to an equitable and diverse labor force, Nikki Pumphrey currently oversees talent and workforce at the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, where she leads efforts to recruit top candidates from around the region and the world. She previously secured a record philanthropic gift and launched the Alumni Advisory Board at Per Scholas, the technology-training program where she was the Philadelphia senior managing director. Pumphrey has also served as deputy director at the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians and led international programs at local universities.<\/p>\n

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At the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association, Poconos native Zakary Pyzik has served since 2021 as senior director of public affairs. A member of Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker\u2019s Business Roundtable Committees, Pyzik collaborated with legislators to enhance the city\u2019s post-pandemic outdoor dining scene. He has also worked on legislation scrutinizing the impact of Pennsylvania\u2019s short-term rental economy and serves on the steering committee for the Outdoor Business Alliance, a state initiative aimed at bolstering Pennsylvania as a leader in outdoor recreation, tourism and job creation.<\/p>\n

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Chuck Quinnan joined LeadingAge PA in 2022 after serving as associate state director for advocacy and outreach at AARP Pennsylvania. As chief government affairs officer, he has helped secure Medicaid funding increases in the last three state budgets and workforce-bolstering legislation to permit certified medication aides in nursing homes. Quinnan was executive director of the Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Council under then-Gov. Tom Wolf and, before that, directed the state House of Representatives Finance and Aging and Older Adult Services committees.<\/p>\n

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Philadelphia native Mustafa Rashed heads Bellevue Strategies, a public affairs firm. Rashed learned the power of communication as a student intern at the Philadelphia Tribune, and brought that social consciousness to his advocacy for projects with impact \u2013 including lobbying the city to fund the African-American Museum of Philadelphia and leading the coalition that successfully fought for a city beverage tax to fund community infrastructure.<\/p>\n

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After 20 years in senior leadership at Verizon \u2013 most recently, leading policy and community engagement team in California \u2013 Eric Reed now heads advocacy in Pennsylvania and Delaware for the company\u2019s regional public policy and state government affairs team. Under his leadership, Verizon recently won federal Capital Project Funds to promote broadband expansion across Pennsylvania, and partnered with the City of Philadelphia to connect city recreation centers to broadband internet. Reed serves on the Team Pennsylvania Board of Directors and advised Gov. Josh Shapiro\u2019s transition team.<\/p>\n

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Robert Reilly is the government relations officer for WellSpan Health, representing an integrated health system that serves central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. As WellSpan\u2019s chief advocate, Reilly is a key part of the team that earned the American Hospital Association Quest for Quality Prize last year. Reilly, previously the deputy chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Scott Perry, has also been named Government Leader of the Year by the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and Official of the Year by the York County Economic Alliance.<\/p>\n

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Vice President, Government Relations & Public Relations, UPMC Health Plan<\/p>\n

Bill Ries has served as UPMC Health Plan\u2019s vice president for government and public relations for over a decade. Most recently, he has led efforts to address the impacts of post-COVID Medicaid disenrollment on the state Medicaid program and academic medical centers, spearheading a coalition to strategize around funding shortfalls. Ries previously directed government affairs for PPG Industries and, before that, served as a chief of staff in Congress and the state Senate, where he was also executive director of the Senate Finance Committee.<\/p>\n

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Executive Vice President & Political Director, SEIU Healthcare PA<\/p>\n

Over 15 years at SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania, Silas Russell has championed the workplace rights of 45,000 employees in hospitals, nursing homes and other facilities statewide. He is currently executive vice president for SEIU Healthcare PA, the commonwealth\u2019s largest and fastest-growing health care workers\u2019 union, as well as its political director. With a background in grassroots organizing, he has the ear of Pennsylvania\u2019s most influential lawmakers \u2013 and a record of delivering results for his constituency.<\/p>\n

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As state government relations director for Penn Medicine, Andrew Sharp plays a key role in shaping commonwealth health care policy \u2013 and keeps Penn\u2019s pioneering research at the forefront of policy discussions. He closely tracks hospital-related legislation and has fought to preserve regional health care access amid ongoing hospital consolidation. Sharp, a veteran of Gov. Tom Wolf\u2019s administration, served on the transition teams for Attorney General Dave Sunday and Gov. Josh Shapiro.<\/p>\n

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As CEO of the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers, Kevin Shivers is at the forefront of state banking policy. He has promoted measures to protect seniors from financial exploitation and advocated for deregulation to spur a new era of startup banks. Shivers previously helmed the Pennsylvania chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business for nearly 20 years. The executive organization Titan CEO has named him twice a Top 100 CEO.<\/p>\n

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Chris Shuster specializes in helping municipal and other employers navigate the challenges of fast-changing workplace standards. As principal for advisory consulting at KPMG U.S., he has counseled the global consultancy\u2019s government clients on a variety of human capital issues, from workforce challenges to regulatory matters. Shuster, who is based in Philadelphia, joined KPMG in 2016. He previously co-founded and led development for his own executive consulting firm and has held leadership roles with Clearpoint and InfoLogix.<\/p>\n

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Managing Director, Communications & Public Affairs, Electronic Payments Coalition<\/p>\n

From credit cards to one-tap digital transfers, Nick Simpson knows people love today\u2019s convenient payment options \u2013 and as public affairs and communications chief for the Electronic Payments Coalition, he represents a fast-growing organization of stakeholders dedicated to this cash-free security. Simpson has a long history of successful marketing and public affairs work, including for the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, the financial technology outfit Klarna and the Consumer Banking Association.<\/p>\n

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As vice president for primary care and public health policy at The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education, Laura Spadaro is a leader in health policy and advocacy. She recently secured $4 million in state funding for a new community health center, and her efforts have elevated the voices of primary care clinicians and earned Wright gold-status Advocacy Center recognition. Spadaro previously worked at the Pennsylvania Department of Health on initiatives related to the opioid crisis, gun violence and COVID-19.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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As a senior principal at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, Michael Strazzella co-chairs a full-service government relations practice covering Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., and Florida. His recent successes include securing legislation increasing reimbursement for veterans\u2019 home-care services and shepherding a client through a two-year congressional investigation. Strazzella serves on several advisory committees for members of Congress and national political organizations and is a frequent lecturer on federal health care issues. He also mentors students from his alma mater, Gettysburg College, where he is active with the Eisenhower Institute.<\/p>\n

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President & CEO, Pennsylvania Manufacturers\u2019 Association<\/p>\n

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As CEO of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers\u2019 Association, David N. Taylor leads a century-old statewide trade group representing the commonwealth\u2019s $100 billion+ manufacturing sector. Most recently, he brought his organization\u2019s pro-growth, pro-production agenda to the transition team of Attorney General Dave Sunday. Taylor is also a vocal advocate for maximizing domestic energy production and infrastructure to bolster Pennsylvania\u2019s economic competitiveness. The Huntingdon native, who first joined PMA in 1997, has also held roles with the Republican National Committee and the U.S. and Pennsylvania senates.<\/p>\n

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Vice President, Budget & Regulatory Affairs, GSL Public Strategies Group <\/p>\n

As one of Harrisburg\u2019s sharpest numbers gurus, Greg Thall brings extensive experience to overseeing budget and regulatory affairs for GSL Public Strategies. Gov. Josh Shapiro appointed him chair of the State Employees Retirement System in 2023. He has been a longtime board member of the system and previously served as secretary of the budget for the state Office of the Budget for eight years. Thall, a Villanova Law graduate, has also held legal roles with the state Senate and the governor\u2019s office.<\/p>\n

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CEO, Brian Communications<\/p>\n

Brian Tierney has created multiple firms during his career and currently heads Brian Communications, a Philadelphia public relations firm. Tierney, who also holds a law degree, is also known for being the investor-publisher behind Philly.com, the news website that won a Pulitzer Prize and reached No. 2 in national advertising dollars. His advertising and communications clients read like a roster of Philadelphia\u2019s top employers, from Comcast and Independence Blue Cross to AmeriHealth Caritas.<\/p>\n

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Director, Advocacy & Government Relations, Pennsylvania Healthcare Association<\/p>\n

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Tim Ward coordinates lobbying in Harrisburg and Washington for the Pennsylvania Healthcare Association, where he directs advocacy and government relations. He recently helped secure an additional $120 million in annual state Medicaid reimbursement and a $5 million increase in nursing-home Medicaid, along with legislation to create a Certified Medication Aide professional designation in Pennsylvania nursing facilities. Appointed by Gov. Josh Shapiro to the Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Council, Ward previously worked as a state House chief of staff and managed state legislature campaigns.<\/p>\n

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Senior Vice President, Advocacy & Policy, Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania<\/p>\n

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The commonwealth\u2019s world-class health systems have an advocate in Stephanie Watkins. As advocacy and policy chief for the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, she engages policymakers on the complexities of contemporary health care and raises awareness of hospitals\u2019 critical community functions. Most recently, Watkins is highlighting the critical issues facing rural health care and the need for more equitable maternal health policies. She began her career in Harrisburg legislative circles and has also served as a senior lobbyist and run her own advocacy firm.<\/p>\n

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Assistant Executive Director, Government Relations, Pennsylvania State Education Association<\/p>\n

Commonwealth educators are enjoying a record boost in state funding, thanks in part to the Pennsylvania State Education Association and its assistant executive director, Dan Wiedemer. Wiedemer leads a government relations team that crusades for public school support, promoting legislation to boost dollars for schools and teacher pensions and initiatives to ameliorate the shortage of teaching professionals. He is also a force at election time, rallying his 180,000-strong constituency to support candidates who support public education.<\/p>\n

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From the Affordable Care Act to the opioid epidemic and prescription drug prices, Mitch Vidovich ensures that Independence Blue Cross is at the center of health policy conversations. As the Philadelphia insurer\u2019s longtime chief of government affairs, he leads its powerful PAC and coordinates stakeholder partnerships with the $140 million Independence Blue Cross Foundation. Vidovich, who learned the ways of Pennsylvania and Washington politics as a senior staffer to then-U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey, was recently named to Attorney General Dave Sunday\u2019s transition committee.<\/p>\n

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Peter Yaffe is the founder and president of Capitol Strategies Group, a boutique, multi-state government relations firm. Under his leadership, the outfit has helped win tax credits for affordable housing, increase Medicaid funding and secure grants for clients in fields spanning health care, housing, nonprofits and government. Yaffe previously headed legislative affairs at one of Pennsylvania\u2019s largest lobbying firms, and held leadership roles at Philadelphia Gas Works and Waste Management and worked for the governor, the mayor of Philadelphia and state agencies.<\/p>\n

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Malcolm Yates oversees government relations for Public Health Management Corporation, the fast-growing Philadelphia human services nonprofit for which he has secured more than $50 million in services and contracts. In 2023, Yates launched his own consultancy, Emjae Strategies, to bridge community needs and government resources. He served on the transition teams for Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and Chester City Mayor Stefan Roots, was Southeastern Pennsylvania political director for the Harris-Walz campaign and currently serves as convenor of the Delaware County Black Caucus.<\/p>\n

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Service to others was inculcated in Jonathan Young during his Darby Township childhood \u2013 and it remains his mission as political director for the Eastern Atlantic State Regional Council of Carpenters, where he advocates for some 42,000 unionized workers. Young, who joined the United Brotherhood of Carpenters in 1996, is also in his second term as a Camden County commissioner, where he has overseen public safety. He is also a member of the Black Legislative Caucus Labor Advisory Panel.<\/p>\n

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Founder, One+ Strategies & Red Maverick Media<\/p>\n

When Elon Musk invested $1 million to elect Pennsylvania GOP candidates last fall, nearly half of that went to campaign materials with Ray Zaborney\u2019s Red Maverick Media \u2013 one of three political consulting, public affairs and lobbying firms Zaborney has established to wield influence in Harrisburg and beyond. Zaborney\u2019s often-aggressive efforts have made him the architect of numerous state-level Republican victories, with clients including the new Pennsylvania House Republican Campaign Committee chair, state Rep. Jamie Barton.<\/p>\n

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