Testimonials

Empowered Advocates

“Stephanie’s a rock star. She should have her own sitcom.”
—National Bike Summit Participant

“Stephanie was the perfect fit for our group. She motivated them, energized them after a long day of learning, and I even heard them quoting her acronyms! I highly recommend Stephanie - she's the right blend of expert knowledge and humor.”
—National Association of Realtors

"The Kansas Library Association (KLA) conference in Wichita just had Stephanie Vance for its opening act. She probably has done more to spark advocacy in Kansas than all the CE programs done around the state in the last 10 years. She’s a marvelous communicator."
—KS Library Association Participant

“Stephanie's presentation. . . was precisely as promised. She drove home the point of the "ask." Our members headed to Capitol Hill ready to "close the deal" with their elected representatives.”
—National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors

"Stephanie was great and I think our advocacy workshop attendees learn a lot of useful techniques. Her approach was perfect by understaning our audience, speaking on their level and using examples to demonstrate how they can advocate in their local communities."
—National Recreation and Park Association

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Stress Free Lobby Days

“Hiring Advocacy Associates to handle our Advocacy Day was the best decision we made regarding our event. Their diligence, professionalism, and thoroughness made it a success.”
—InterAction

Everything [that was] promised was delivered perfectly and on-time. [The] team was answering my questions before I asked them—they are that good.
—American Seed Trade Association

The team's attention to detail and ability to address "special situations" in scheduling our meetings was greatly appreciated. Thanks for reducing our time commitment in planning our Advocacy Day and for making the meeting a huge success!
—Joint Surgical Advocacy Day

Keeping an Eye on Washington

“APA recognizes the benefit of Advocacy Associates’ years of experience on the issues we care about. They provide us with great information on bills and summaries of hearings”
—American Planning Association

“Recognizing that we needed to boost our advocacy efforts in keeping with our mission, NAEBA chose to work with Advocacy Associates in early 2009.  In the last 8 months we've clarified our advocacy goals, gained a better understanding of our membership and its relationship to the policy process, held several online training sessions, sent letters to Capitol Hill and are on the verge of having legislation introduced on one of our critical issues!  The Advocacy Associates team really understands the policy process and, more important, how to work with small organizations with limited resources.  I recommend them highly for any organization seeking a new (and more cost-effective) approach having your voice heard in Washington, DC.” – Kimberly Kahl, Executive Director, the National Association of Exclusive Buyers Agents