Courtney Lawrence

Lead the development of policy and advocacy strategies that advances the company's business goal of improving the health and vitality of the people we serve

• Oversees a team of federal lobbyists, public affairs professionals and policy experts that build and leverage connections on Capitol Hill for the advancement of key initiatives
• Develops and implements the legislative and political agenda and strategy
• Builds strategic key trade and alliance partnerships that advances policy, public health and regulatory policy goals
• Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
• Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams. Oversees company’s 3 million dollar PAC as well as directly manages a multi-million dollar annual budget, external consultants and 8 direct reports
• Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.

Presidential appointee serving two White House Cabinet Secretaries as a top advisor on congressional strategy and relations.

• Serves the Secretary as the primary link between HHS and Congress by maintaining daily contact with key lawmakers on HHS policy priorities
• Advises the Secretary and HHS operating division leaders on advancing and enacting HHS legislative priorities, how to testify before Congress and respond to oversight inquiries
• Manages the Senate confirmation process for the Secretary and the 18 presidential appointees
• Develops and provides advice on legislation and informs Congress of the Department’s views, priorities and actions
• Acts as the liaison to government agencies, the White House and external organizations with respect to the HHS legislative agenda

Supervised the Federal Affairs team in advancing the priorities of the health insurance industry

• Maintained daily contact with Members of Congress and senior staff on a broad portfolio of healthcare policy issues on behalf of AHIP
• Developed and executed congressional advocacy strategy for AHIP policy priorities, including Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Affordable Care Act implementation and other AHIP member company priorities
• Point person for AHIP with House and Senate leadership, congressional committees and numerous member offices to advance AHIP legislative agenda and regularly briefed members of Congress and staff on AHIP legislative priorities
• Executed political strategy and distribution of AHIP PAC funds

Managed legislative operations including proposals on Medicaid entitlement reform, Medicare innovative payment and delivery model and other issues under House Energy and Commerce

• Developed and implemented action plans to advance issues relevant to Member’s district, Committee and overall vision
• Directed and oversaw a legislative staff of five to ensure progress and completion of priority goals
• Conducted performance reviews, promoted career development and mentored legislative and communications staff
• Edited all correspondence, editorials and media releases

Developed and implemented the legislative action plan for publicly traded Fortune 500 health insurance company

• Tracked changes to Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans in healthcare reform legislation
• Educated senior management on impact of health reform legislation
• Promoted UA goals and policy objectives to key Congressional members, industry, media and advocacy community

• Developed comprehensive briefing materials that enabled informed decision-making during committee hearings and floor debates.
• Contributed to strategic planning efforts, helping shape the legislative agenda aligned with constituent priorities.