A lifelong political insider and NVG’s resident forward thinker. As a recognized go-to expert on progressive issue campaigns, Patricia brings to the firm a keen understanding of coalition-building, traditional and non-traditional government relations, and advocacy around policy and the appropriations process. Worked in a variety of organizations, ranging from small, community-based outfits to national powerhouses like the YMCA and AmeriCorps. Specializes in food, community development and housing policy.
Decades of federal policy experience in Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, FDA and public health. Longstanding experience working with Congressional leadership and committee staff in both the House and Senate. Served as senior health policy advisor to Democratic Leader Tom Daschle, as professional staff on the Senate HELP Committee and as a health fellow to Senate Democratic Leader George Mitchell.
Strong, long-standing relationships with patient advocacy and multicultural organizations. Engages in outreach with multicultural health organizations. Ongoing engagement with the Congressional Black, Hispanic, and Asian and Pacific Islander caucuses. Served as Deputy Assistant Secretary at HHS and Special Assistant to President Clinton in the Domestic Policy Council and Chief of Staff’s office.
Andrea LaRue, Managing Partner. Expert in managing large, complex, and often controversial legislative and regulatory issues and issue advocacy campaigns. Lawyer by training. Background in electoral politics. Policy expertise in civil rights, intellectual property, labor law, and issues impacting the life sciences. Provides strategic advice to corporations, trade associations and unions. Counsel to Democratic Leader Tom Daschle prior to the founding of NVG.