GSPM Executive Director Job Posting: An invitation to apply for the position of EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of the Graduate School of Political Management (GSPM)
Stephanie Vance
Stephanie Vance
Adjunct Professor
Stephanie Vance, also known as the “Advocacy Guru”, is author of five books including Citizens in Action: A Guide to Influencing Government and The Influence Game. She’s a 30-year veteran of the Washington, D.C. political scene and has held positions as a lobbyist, grassroots consultant and Congressional aide.
Stephanie’s experiences as a legislative director and Chief of Staff on Capitol Hill led her to found Advocacy Associates, a firm dedicated to helping individuals and organizations be both heard and agreed with in the legislative environment. To achieve that goal she provides in-person and online trainings for thousands of advocates around the world.
Ms. Vance holds a Master’s Degree in Legislative Affairs from George Washington University and a Master’s Degree in Liberal Studies at Georgetown University. She lives and works in Washington, DC.
Politics and Public Policy
The Influence Game: 50 Insider Tactics from the Washington D.C. Lobbying World that Will Get You to Yes (Wiley, 2012)
The Advocacy Handbook: A Practitioner's Guide to Achieving Policy Goals Through Organization Networks (Columbia Books, 2011)
Citizens in Action: A Guide to Lobbying and Influencing Government (Columbia Books, 2009)
Government by the People: How to Communicate with Congress (AdVanced Consulting, 1999)
M.A., Georgetown University
M.P.S., The George Washington University