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I am proud to be a co-founder of this incredible network of women in policy and politics with my friend Sasha (Bernhard) Hernandez. Thank you to everyone who has joined us in Women In Motion. Happy Women's History Month!

???? President Trump has big plans for Opportunity Zones legislation in 2025. Extending and renewing the OZ incentive is part of his broader tax cuts agenda for his second term in the White House. ??? And with the House passing their 2025 budget resolution last month, the stage is set to accomplish just that. ?? Emily Lavery of Fulcrum Public Affairs LLC and Peter Lawrence of Novogradac & Company LLP joined me on a special OZ Pitch Day panel last week to discuss how OZ legislation may unfold this year. ?? The link to the full recording is in the comments below. #OpportunityZones

It was a pleasure as always to host Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) once again at Fulcrum Public Affairs LLC last week. Thanks to Rep. Ciscomani for sharing his insights on the start to the 119th Congress, as well as what he’s been hearing back in his district. At Fulcrum, we’re pleased to provide opportunities like this for our clients to hear from valuable members like Rep. Ciscomani!

Had an incredible time joining this esteemed panel to discuss one of my favorite sections of the IRC - #opportunityzones - and what may be in store for 2025. Huge thanks to Jimmy Atkinson for having Peter Lawrence and I on and a massive thank you to the 200+ attendees that tuned in! Effective and timely advocacy for this critical incentive is paramount in 2025. If you have questions or want to chat further about OZs, #TCJA, #economicdevelopment, tax reform 2.0, or other federal tax policy issues, shoot me a message! ?? Link to the podcast recording can be found in the comments below?? Fulcrum Public Affairs LLC #governmentrelations #federaltaxpolicy #taxreform #reconciliation #privateinvestment #privatemarkets

That’s a wrap! ?? Capped off inauguration weekend by attending the President’s Starlight Ball. We had a great time connecting (and reconnecting) with the new cabinet, enjoying time with clients, building new relationships, and listening to President Trump and Vice President Vance speak. Incredible job by the PIC for creating such an awesome experience for clients, donors, and guests. It was a whirlwind experience and was the culmination of a concerted effort by myself and my firm, which I’m immensely proud of. Cheers to even more black tie in 2025, if that’s even possible. Fulcrum Public Affairs LLC #inauguration #governmentrelations #trumpadministration

Inauguration weekend truly was one for the books! Our bipartisan firm, Fulcrum Public Affairs LLC, was thrilled to sponsor the South Carolina State Society’s Palmetto Presidential Inaugural Ball, in addition to hosting a pre-ball gathering at Dirty Habit for friends old and new. The 2025 Palmetto Ball was an exceptional event and Fulcrum Public Affairs LLC’s Miya Patel and I were thrilled to be a part of it. Hats off to the planning committee for creating a fantastic opportunity for South Carolinians, staff, clients, members, and more to gather, connect, and celebrate this next chapter! #Inauguration #TrumpAdministration Fulcrum Public Affairs LLC #governmentrelations

It’s been a busy start to the new year and new congress for Team Fulcrum! Kicked off the year by attending the Trump Administration’s inaugural events, which were planned and executed by the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) who absolutely crushed it! Zack Laven and I had a wonderful time representing Fulcrum Public Affairs LLC at the President’s Cabinet Reception at the National Gallery of Art. It was a pleasure to chat with cabinet nominees, assist clients with engagement, see old friends, and make fantastic new connections across the board. We look forward to continuing to work closely with the Trump Administration and special congratulations to Rep. Elise Stefanik, who will be an outstanding Ambassador to the UN. #governmentrelations #trumpadministration

It’s always a great time at one of the best events of the year! Thrilled to have joined the Tax Foundation for another unforgettable #taxprom with clients, colleagues, friends, Hill staff, and my former Hill colleagues. Cheers to 2025 and all that it has in store for the DC tax community. Fulcrum Public Affairs LLC Miya Patel Halie Craig Katie Rudis Hadji #federaltaxpolicy #taxpolicy #governmentrelations

Thanks to the Canadian Embassy for hosting Fulcrum Public Affairs LLC's 2nd annual "Celebrating Diversity in Leadership" reception and to Congressional Black Caucus Chair Steven Horsford for keynoting the event. Always an honor to partner on this with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, the Congressional Black Caucus Institute, and the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies. And special thanks to our fellow sponsors: Herrera Arellano, Holly Strategies, Google, AHIP, AIA, and Scotts Miracle-Gro.

Many thanks to AHIP for inviting me to join their leaders at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) 47th Annual Awards Gala! As a former CHCI Fellow, I know the true value of CHCI and I will always be indebted to the program for helping me launch my public policy career in Washington, DC! It is so inspiring to see the new cohort of CHCI Fellows and Interns continue this important legacy. I am very grateful to our many Fulcrum Public Affairs LLC clients for generously supporting this transformational program. And more than anything, I am grateful that my evening was spent surrounded by beautiful friends, trailblazers, and longtime Capitol Hill and Biden-Harris Administration colleagues celebrating #LatinoExcellenceinAction! #CHCIHHM