Stephanie Vance
Advocacy Associates's co-founder and principal, Stephanie D. Vance, has over 20 years of experience in Washington, DC, both as a lobbyist and a congressional aide, including positions as legislative assistant, legislative director and staff director. She is the author of five books on citizen advocacy, including the recently released "The Influence Game: 50 Insider Tactics from the Washington D.C. Lobbying World That Will Get You to Yes" (Wiley Publishing, 2012) and "Citizens in Action: A Guide to Influencing Government" (Columbia Books, 2009).
Ms. Vance's work on congressional communications stems from a deep and abiding belief that the US system of government is effective only when citizens are active and well-informed participants.
She has presented the concepts behind "The Influence Game" and "Citizens in Action" at conferences and events around the country, and has been a guest on radio shows around the country, including the nationally syndicated "Public Interest", produced by WAMU in Washington, DC. She is a regular guest on News Channel 8 based in Washington, DC.
Ms. Vance holds a Master's degree in Legislative Affairs from George Washington University and is included in Who's Who in American Women. She is also a member of the National Speakers Association and holds the presitigious Certified Speaking Professional designation from that association.
Advocacy Associates's co-founder and principal, Stephanie D. Vance, has over 20 years of experience in Washington, DC, both as a lobbyist and a congressional aide, including positions as legislative assistant, legislative director and staff director. She is the author of five books on citizen advocacy, including the recently released "The Influence Game: 50 Insider Tactics from the Washington D.C. Lobbying World That Will Get You to Yes" (Wiley Publishing, 2012) and "Citizens in Action: A Guide to Influencing Government" (Columbia Books, 2009).
Ms. Vance's work on congressional communications stems from a deep and abiding belief that the US system of government is effective only when citizens are active and well-informed participants.
She has presented the concepts behind "The Influence Game" and "Citizens in Action" at conferences and events around the country, and has been a guest on radio shows around the country, including the nationally syndicated "Public Interest", produced by WAMU in Washington, DC. She is a regular guest on News Channel 8 based in Washington, DC.
Ms. Vance holds a Master's degree in Legislative Affairs from George Washington University and is included in Who's Who in American Women. She is also a member of the National Speakers Association and holds the presitigious Certified Speaking Professional designation from that association.
