Lobbyists are crucial to lawmakers and their staff, and Bryce Harlow Foundation fellow Terry Camp has learned this in both his work and his graduate studies. During an internship on the Hill, Terry’s interest in public policy transformed into a true passion when he witnessed the passage of the Affordable Care Act. Today, Terry lives out his calling as a Legislative Staff Assistant in the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary. He is also working towards a Masters in Public Policy in American Government and Politics at George Mason University.
During his time on the Hill, Terry has learned first hand the critical role of lobbyists. “We depend heavily on information provided by outside groups. So having good advocates is invaluable,” he said. He also has a keen understanding of what makes a good lobbyist. “Giving the full picture is essential to lobbying. You have to tell all sides of the story to be successful,” he said.
Terry looks forward to learning more about professional advocacy from the Bryce Harlow Fellowship program. “I want see what goes into the preparation, how lobbyists interact with clients and how they form strategies and plans,” he said. He is also learning more about lobbying in his studies at GMU. “It’s neat to learn about a concept at school or talk about a prominent advocacy group then go to work and meet with them first hand,” he said.
We are proud to support Terry as he continues to hone his policy-making skills and learns more about the world of lawmaking.
