Anesthesia Deconstructed: Science. Politics. Realities.

Interview With A Lobbyist: Kelsey Lundy from Compass Strategies, Arizona

March 31, 2022 Michael MacKinnon DNP FNP-C CRNA & Joe Rodriguez DNAP CRNA Season 2 Episode 2
Anesthesia Deconstructed: Science. Politics. Realities.
Interview With A Lobbyist: Kelsey Lundy from Compass Strategies, Arizona
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Everyone wonders what a lobbyist is, what they do, and do you NEED one? There is always a lot of demonizing lobbyists and their role in the media but what is the truth? On this episode, we interview Kelsey Lundy, Managing Partner at Compass Strategies in Arizona, and talk about lobbyists, grassroots involvement, Political Action Committees, how politics work, and how a good lobbyist can be critical to your legislative goals. We also discuss how to find and interview a  firm as well as how to assess the effectiveness of one you have. There are so many pieces of the puzzle when it comes to getting a bill across the finish line and Kelsey has been critical for more than 20 years in guiding many clients to success!

You can learn more about Compass Strategies at https://www.compassstrategiesaz.com/ 

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What is Compass Strategies?
Do Lobbyist Specialize?
How Lobbyists get up to speed
What is the role of a lobbyist
Does a lobbyist have to 'believe' in the issue they are representing?
How are relationships with legislators built?
Are lobby firms bipartisan?
Independent vs In House Lobbyist
Conflicts of Interest
Unrealistic Expectations
Choosing a Lobby Firm
How to Assess if your lobbyist is a good fit still
How important is member involvement
The importance of a PAC
Fail Forward Kelsey's biggest win
ONE piece of advice