2017 AnnuAl RepORt
Integrity in Professional Advocacy by th e numbeRs
YEAR OF THE FIRST FELLOWSHIP 1985
FELLOWS IN 1985 4
FELLOWS IN 2017 23
TOTAL INDIVIDUAL FELLOWS 325
AMOUNT DONATED AT THE 2017 ANNUAL DINNER $531,500 deaR FRiends and paRtneRs,
t is my pleasure to present this report on the 2017 activities of the Bryce Harlow Foundation. For thirty-six years, the Foundation has promoted integrity in the Iprofessions of lobbying and government relations. The heart of our work is education and, thanks to your generous support, the Foundation made notable strides.
Highlights include:
l Offering fellowships to 23 talented graduate students working in lobbying, communications and other forms of government advocacy; l Delivering top tier speakers at dozens of seminars and workshops in the Washington, D.C., area. Through these presentations, the Foundation educates a wide range of audiences about the value of government relations. l Setting yet another new fund-raising record at our annual dinner, which honored Senator Lamar Alexander and former Congressman Dave McCurdy. l Continuing to execute on new initiatives under the leadership of Barbara Faculjak, the foundation President, including our new quarterly newsletter, a “Meet the Fellows” reception, an alumni advisory board and other programs designed to more fully engage board members, sponsors, and fellowship alumni.
The Bryce Harlow Foundation has supported the education and professional growth of more than 320 young professionals with financial assistance for graduate school tuition, valuable mentorships with board members, and seminars on issues confronting the profession. Bryce Harlow Fellows have gone on to distinguish themselves as respected government advocates, trade association leaders, corporate executives, legislative aides and executive branch officials.
All of this was made possible by your generous support. Your contributions helped fulfill the goal of Bryce Harlow: the creation of sound public policy through the ethical practice of lobbying.
Thank you for your partnership!
Sincerely,
Craig Purser Chairman
ANNUAL REPORT 2017 1 the 2017-18 bRyce haRlOw fellOwship
he Bryce Harlow Foundation announced its 2017-18 class of Bryce Harlow Fellows in August. The prestigious fellowship is the heart and soul of the foundation. It is tawarded to exceptional graduate students with career goals in government advocacy and lobbying and who demonstrate high academic achievement and leadership skills.
Board member Beth Fowler led the selection of 23 fellows, and the current class represents:
SIX UNIVERSITIES – Including American University, the Catholic University of America, George Mason University, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, and the University of Maryland.
FOUR DIFFERENT DEGREE TYPES – Including 5 MBA students, 8 studying law, 4 pursuing Master’s degrees in public policy or public administration, and 6 studying communications, government, or other specialties.
A DIVERSE GROUP – Including 15 women and 8 men; with 6 working on the Hill or in the Administration, 4 in corporate offices, 7 at a trade association, and 6 in a law or lobbying firm.
The Foundation considers its Bryce Harlow Fellows to be the future of professional advocacy — those who are committed to practicing the art of lobbying with the highest level of integrity. In addition to the $8,000 award, fellows participate in a mentorship program where each fellow is matched with a senior lobbyist from the ranks of past or current members of the Bryce Harlow Board of Governors.
2 ANNUAL REPORT 2017 2017-18 bRyce haRlOw fellOws
HANNA ABOU-EL-SEOUD ANDREW FULLERTON MARISSA SERAFINO International Trade and Government Relations Public Affairs Advisor, Agricultural Development Manager, National Kidney Holland & Knight, LLP Representative, Gordley Foundation CARRIE SHERER Associates JENNIFER KELLY Government Affairs Manager, BASSIMA ALGHUSSEIN Manager of Government Black & Veatch Policy Expert, Truman Relations, ML Strategies, DENNIS SILLS National Security Project LLC Senior Legislative ADELA AMADOR MIKE MARONI Assistant, U.S. House of Policy Advisor & Member Department Specialist of Representatives, Cong. G. K. Services Advisor, U.S. House Government Affairs, Edwards Butterfield of Representatives, Leader Life Sciences NICK SUTTER Nancy Pelosi KAYLA MCMURRY Professional Staff Member, CHRISTINA ATCHLEY Legislative Aide, U.S. Senator U.S. Senate Committee Congressional & Public Affairs Lamar Alexander on Energy and Natural Direction, US Chamber of Resources–Ranking Member DAVID PINKHAM Commerce Maria Cantwell Manager, Government Affairs, JOSHUA BLUME Auto Care Association CAITLIN VAN SANT Professional Staff, U.S. Senate Manager of Federal Affairs, KRISTIN RICHMOND Finance Committee Children’s Hospital Majority Staff, U.S. House of Association JESSICA BRADY Representatives Committee Associate Director for Global on Appropriations MEREDITH WHITE Development Policy and Policy Affairs Manager, USB YASMIN RIGNEY Advocacy, Save the Children Americas Inc. Tax Policy Analyst, U.S. PARKER ERICKSON Senate Finance Committee, SOPHIE WHITE Director of Legislative Affairs, Ranking Member Ron Legislative Representative, The Charles Group, LLC Wyden Professional Aviation Safety Specialists CHRISTIAN FICARA BETH ANN SARACCO Chief of Staff, Chicago City Policy Advisor, World Vision Council USA
ANNUAL REPORT 2017 3 FellOwship alumni “THE DINNER WAS advisORy gROup AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE. WHILE s part of implementing the strategic I HOPE TO MAKE plan for the foundation, Barbara IT BACK WITH A aFaculjak launched a new fellowship TABLE OF MY OWN alumni advisory board, consisting of 12-15 SOME DAY, I DON’T alumni of the Bryce Harlow Foundation THINK ANYTHING fellowship. The objectives of the advisory WILL COMPARE TO board are to better engage and connect the more than 320 people who have received ATTENDING AS A the Bryce Harlow Foundation fellowship FELLOW. THE AWARDS since its inception. The advisory board’s DINNER REALLY main accomplishments to date include DROVE HOME hosting bi-annual peer networking events, TO ME WHAT AN strengthening university outreach to increase IMPORTANT LEGACY fellowship applications, and starting a “junior” THE FOUNDATION IS mentorship program to support current fellows. Advisory board members include: CARRYING FORWARD.” – KATELYNN ECKERT, SAMANTHA BILOTTA FIJACKO FORMER BRYCE HARLOW FELLOW American Society of Mechanical Engineers WILL BROWN National Utility Contractors Association CAITLIN DONAHUE Curley Company BRANDON FARRIS SABIC JOE FRANCO LeadingAge ELYSSA HESKY MALIN U.S. Congressman Langevin Sen. Michael Bennet, Sen. Lamar Alexander, SARAH HUBBART dinner chair Denise Grant, board chair Craig Purser Michael Torrey Associates CAROLYN LOWRY Nixon Peabody LLP KATIE KACHEL Chambers, Conlon & Hartwell LLC SARAH SOBECKI MCDONALD The Home Depot JAMES SONNE MassMutual BHF President Barbara Faculjak
4 ANNUAL REPORT 2017 AnnuAl AwaRds dinneR
he Bryce Harlow Foundation hosted the 36th Annual Bryce Harlow Awards Dinner this year on April 25, 2017. The dinner brought together the nation’s top advocacy professionals to t honor Senator Lamar Alexander and former Congressman Dave McCurdy. Sen. Alexander was honored for his distinguished career and significant contributions to the advancement of business-government relations. In his remarks, Alexander shared stories about working with Mr. Harlow, and stated “Bryce Harlow is exactly the model of the person we hope represents us in government.” Senator Alexander was introduced by his colleague, Senator Michael Bennet (D – Colorado).
Honored for his significant contributions to advocacy, former Congressman Dave McCurdy is the president and CEO of the American Gas Association. In his remarks, McCurdy talked about the role of the Bryce Harlow Foundation, stating “it supports young people who want to make a difference—and do so in the right way.” McCurdy was introduced by his former colleague, the Honorable Cal Dooley.
We were pleased to honor both Senator Alexander and Mr. McCurdy this year for their proven dedication to advocacy and business-government relations. In the words of former Bryce Harlow Fellow Katelynn Eckert, “The dinner was an incredible experience. While I hope to make it back with a table of my own some day, I don’t think anything will compare to attending as a fellow. The awards dinner really drove home to me what an important legacy the foundation is carrying forward.”
Award winners Dave McCurdy and Cal Dooley, Dave McCurdy, Denise Grant, Craig Purser Larry Harlow and Sen. Lamar Alexander Sen. Lamar Alexander
Former awardee Mrs. Blanche Lincoln and Craig Purser Dave McCurdy and Larry Harlow Dave McCurdy
ANNUAL REPORT 2017 5 the bRyce haRlOw mentORship
ach year the Bryce Harlow Fellows are paired with mentors to help them throughout their fellowship. “The mentorship is a powerful and impactful part of the fellowship eprogram,” Board Chairman Craig Purser said. “Fellows select their own mentors, usually from among our past and present board members. They benefit from the personal guidance, practical advice, and networking to help them manage their careers.” Most fellows cite the mentorship program as one of the highest value components of the fellowship. “My mentors were outstanding—available, experienced, and insightful,” two-time Fellow Christian Ficara said. “I benefitted so much from their wise counsel about my career, and know I would not have had these opportunities without the Bryce Harlow Fellowship.”
“my mentoRs weRe outstanding – available, expeRienced, and insightful.” CHRISTIAN FICARA, TWO-TIME FELLOW
6 ANNUAL REPORT 2017 2017 bRyce haRlOw fOundatiOn bOaRd Of gOveRnORs
he Bryce Harlow JOYCE BRAYBOY CRAIG A. PURSER Foundation Board Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. National Beer Wholesalers Association of Governors is KEVIN M. BURKE t Airports Council ANGELA RIEMER comprised of the nation’s International – North Pfizer Inc. top experts in government America RANDY RUSSELL relations and advocacy. PETER DAVIDSON The Russell Group Board members represent SARA FAGEN SCOTT SALMON the leading corporations, DDC Public Affairs Shell Oil Company law firms, associations, and BETH FOWLER ARSHI SIDDIQUI advocacy groups in the Korn/Ferry International Akin Gump Strauss Hauer Washington, DC area. DAVID FRENCH & Feld National Retail Federation DAWN SWEENEY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RICH GOLD National Restaurant CRAIG PURSER Holland & Knight Association ALLEN THOMPSON Chair DENISE GRANT DAWN SWEENEY Overlook Strategies LLC United Technologies Corporation Vice Chair MIKE JOHNSON JAY TIMMONS RICH GOLD National Sand Stone & National Manufacturers Secretary/Treasurer Gravel Association Association MICHELLE KORSMO BOARD OF GOVERNORS American Land Title GOVERNORS EMERITUS/ EDWARD AN Association ADVISORY BOARD Google BRETT LOPER MEMBERS MEREDITH ATTWELL BAKER American Express LARRY HARLOW CTIA KATHERINE LUGAR Harlow Government JEFFREY BIRNBAUM American Hotel & Lodging Relations BGR Public Relations Association GORDON THOMAS GREG POLK PHILLIP D. BRADY CONNIE TIPTON Stanley Black & Decker
ANNUAL REPORT 2017 7 2017 awaRds dinneR spOnsORs
RECEPTION SPONSOR– American Land Title WITH APPRECIATION – $20,000 Association UP TO $5,000 Bloomberg Government American Petroleum Institute AdvaMed ASAE: The Center for The Aluminum Association PREMIUM SPONSORS – Association Leadership American Bakers Association $10,000 Association of Accessible American Cleaning Institute Airports Council International – Medicines Beer Institute North America Bayer Corporation Joyce M. Brayboy Altria BGR Public Relations Paul Brathwaite American Gas Association BP America Caterpillar American Medical Association. Business Roundtable Consumer Specialty Products CTIA CBS Corporation Association Fierce Government Relations Cassidy & Associates Josephine Cooper Holland & Knight LLP Chevron Corn Refiners Association Korn/Ferry International Citigroup DSM Strategic Communications National Beer Wholesalers Comcast Juanita Duggan Association ConocoPhillips Edison Electric Institute National Retail Federation Consumer Healthcare Products Fidelity Investments National Restaurant Association Association Food Marketing Institute National Stone, Sand & Gravel Distilled Spirits Council Goldman Sachs Association Forbes Tate Partners David L. Horne LLC The Russell Group Ford Motor Company Leading Authorities TE Connectivity Global Automakers Lincoln Policy Group UnitedHealth Group Google Motor & Equipment Volkswagen Group Heidrick & Struggles Manufacturers Association J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. National Confectioners BENEFACTOR SPONSORS– Johnson & Johnson Association $7,500 Manatt, Phelps & Phillips National Shooting Sports Abbott Microsoft Foundation, Inc. American Chemistry Council National Association of Overlook Strategies LLC American Express Broadcasters Prime Policy Group DDC Public Affairs National Association of Prudential Financial FedEx Corporation Manufacturers Putala Strategies LLC International Paper National Automobile Dealers Quorum Procter & Gamble Association Siemens Corporation Russell Reynolds Associates National Grocers Association Spencer Stuart Shell Oil Company Pfizer Gordon Thomas PhRMA Connie Tipton TABLE SPONSORS – Phillips 66 The Business Council $5,000 Rasky Partners The Home Depot 45 Committee SIFMA The McCormick Group 21st Century Fox T-Mobile The Podesta Group Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & United Technologies The Washington Campus Feld LLP Corporation Vetted Solutions Alliance of Automobile U.S. Chamber of Commerce Manufacturers U.S. Travel Association American Beverage Association West, Lane & Schlager Realty American Forest & Paper Advisors, LLC Association Wiley Rein LLP American Hotel & Lodging Association IN KIND – American Insurance Association The Wine Institute
8 ANNUAL REPORT 2017 “bryce harlow is a sterling example of th e positive side of politics — a life spent reconciling divergent interests, serving high moral principles, and channeling the forces of public policy toward the public good.”
PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN, 1981
ANNUAL REPORT 2017 3 Integrity in Professional Advocacy
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