Meet our Founder
Mattie Velasco is a dynamic government relations professional & strategist specializing in creative solutions. Certified in Project Management & Lean Six Sigma, Mattie graduated from St. Petersburg College with her Bachelors in Healthcare Administration.
Pursuing her Masters in Public Administration, Mattie possesses a wealth of experience in consensus building, collaborating with elected officials across local, state, and federal levels, in addition to leaders within both public & private sectors. With a keen strategic insight, Mattie adeptly communicates & addresses pressing issues.
Her unique approach to developing impactful initiatives is rooted in coalition building, grassroots relationships, & community organizing. By elevating voices within the communities she serves through round tables, open forums, fundraising receptions, & community needs assessments, Mattie fosters meaningful change.
With an expertise spanning organizational development, enhancing stakeholder portfolios, appropriations, strategic communications, public engagement, legislative analysis, government relations, & comprehensive bill tracking & monitoring, Mattie is your ally in achieving your goals through a systems oriented approach & commitment to positive transformation.
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Mattie Velasco
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