Connie Myers
Senior Policy Advisor
901 15th Street, NW
Suite 1200
Washington, D.C., 20005
With more than 30 years of experience in the federal government affairs process, spanning leadership positions in both the Legislative and Executive branches, Connie advises clients on a wide range of matters before Congress and the White House, including education, workforce development, transportation, appropriations, business and economic development, and community and infrastructure investment....
With more than 30 years of experience in the federal government affairs process, spanning leadership positions in both the Legislative and Executive branches, Connie advises clients on a wide range of matters before Congress and the White House, including education, workforce development, transportation, appropriations, business and economic development, and community and infrastructure investment. Her career spans senior roles on Capitol Hill and at the U.S. Department of Education.
Drawing on this experience, Connie brings deep expertise across advocacy, strategy, policy development, program design, regulation, and federal funding, including coalition building, congressional outreach, and grant and appropriations strategy. She helps clients navigate complex legislative and regulatory processes and develop practical strategies to advance priorities.
Widely respected throughout the nation's capital and beyond, Connie is known for her sound and strategic counsel, her collaborative approach, and her tireless dedication to the clients she serves.
Her career spans senior roles on Capitol Hill and at the U.S. Department of Education.
Drawing on this experience, Connie brings deep expertise across advocacy, strategy, policy development, program design, regulation, and federal funding, including coalition building, congressional outreach, and grant and appropriations strategy. She helps clients navigate complex legislative and regulatory processes and develop practical strategies to advance priorities.
Widely respected throughout the nation's capital and beyond, Connie is known for her sound and strategic counsel, her collaborative approach, and her tireless dedication to the clients she serves.
Experience
Experience
- Responsible for developing government relations strategies aimed at strengthening support for clients' interests in congressional and administrative activities
- Represents clients before Congress and the Executive Branch
Previous Professional Experience
- Former Chief of Staff in the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs at the U.S. Department of Education
- Managed and was a leader of the department's national education outreach initiatives with educators, business and community leaders, and elected officials at the national, state and local levels
- Represented the Secretary of Education on various boards and committees including the American Red Cross and the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress and served on the Labor Management Partnership Council
- Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff in the Office of the U.S. Secretary of Education while at the U.S. Department of Education
- Legislative Assistant to U.S. House of Representatives member Butler C. Derrick
- Responsible for state and federal issues on transportation, public works, economic development, grants and special projects
- Managed policy issues related to legislation for consideration on the House floor and assisted in organizing task forces to monitor support of key legislative initiatives
- Staff Assistant to the Chief Deputy Majority Whip in the U.S. House of Representatives
Education
- University of South Carolina, BA, Political Science (1986)
Areas of Focus
Experience
- Responsible for developing government relations strategies aimed at strengthening support for clients' interests in congressional and administrative activities
- Represents clients before Congress and the Executive Branch
Previous Professional Experience
- Former Chief of Staff in the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs at the U.S. Department of Education
- Managed and was a leader of the department's national education outreach initiatives with educators, business and community leaders, and elected officials at the national, state and local levels
- Represented the Secretary of Education on various boards and committees including the American Red Cross and the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress and served on the Labor Management Partnership Council
- Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff in the Office of the U.S. Secretary of Education while at the U.S. Department of Education
- Legislative Assistant to U.S. House of Representatives member Butler C. Derrick
- Responsible for state and federal issues on transportation, public works, economic development, grants and special projects
- Managed policy issues related to legislation for consideration on the House floor and assisted in organizing task forces to monitor support of key legislative initiatives
- Staff Assistant to the Chief Deputy Majority Whip in the U.S. House of Representatives
Media
Community
- Currently serves on the board of College Summit, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping students from low–income communities through the college admissions process
- Served as a project consultant at Reading is Fundamental Inc., America’s oldest and largest children and family literacy organization, managing a nationwide partnership program to promote achievements of youth in reading and community service
With more than 30 years of experience in the federal government affairs process, spanning leadership positions in both the Legislative and Executive branches, Connie advises clients on a wide range of matters before Congress and the White House, including education, workforce development, transportation, appropriations, business and economic development, and community and infrastructure investment.... Her career spans senior roles on Capitol Hill and at the U.S. Department of Education.
Drawing on this experience, Connie brings deep expertise across advocacy, strategy, policy development, program design, regulation, and federal funding, including coalition building, congressional outreach, and grant and appropriations strategy. She helps clients navigate complex legislative and regulatory processes and develop practical strategies to advance priorities.
Widely respected throughout the nation's capital and beyond, Connie is known for her sound and strategic counsel, her collaborative approach, and her tireless dedication to the clients she serves.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Experience
- Responsible for developing government relations strategies aimed at strengthening support for clients' interests in congressional and administrative activities
- Represents clients before Congress and the Executive Branch
Previous Professional Experience
- Former Chief of Staff in the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs at the U.S. Department of Education
- Managed and was a leader of the department's national education outreach initiatives with educators, business and community leaders, and elected officials at the national, state and local levels
- Represented the Secretary of Education on various boards and committees including the American Red Cross and the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress and served on the Labor Management Partnership Council
- Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff in the Office of the U.S. Secretary of Education while at the U.S. Department of Education
- Legislative Assistant to U.S. House of Representatives member Butler C. Derrick
- Responsible for state and federal issues on transportation, public works, economic development, grants and special projects
- Managed policy issues related to legislation for consideration on the House floor and assisted in organizing task forces to monitor support of key legislative initiatives
- Staff Assistant to the Chief Deputy Majority Whip in the U.S. House of Representatives
Education
- University of South Carolina, BA, Political Science (1986)
Areas of Focus
Industries
- Currently serves on the board of College Summit, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping students from low–income communities through the college admissions process
- Served as a project consultant at Reading is Fundamental Inc., America’s oldest and largest children and family literacy organization, managing a nationwide partnership program to promote achievements of youth in reading and community service
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