Growing up in New Hampshire, Mike Maroni was always surrounded by poli
tics. “Since New Hampshire is the first state to hold its presidential primary, it was perfectly normal to have a conversation with a presidential candidate in the halls of your school, at any age, on any issue you cared about,” Mike recalled. Although always interested, the 2008 presidential campaign cemented Mike’s move into advocacy. He helped organize presidential debates at his school, Saint Anselm College, and had the opportunity to discuss policy issues with then-Senators Barack Obama and Joe Biden as well as media stalwarts like Wolf Blitzer. “I knew then I wanted to pursue a career in advocacy — and Washington, D.C. was where I needed to be.”
After graduating, Mike worked in the policy department of a healthcare non-profit and now serves as the Department Specialist of Government Affairs at Edwards Lifesciences. He is also pursuing a law degree at George Washington University. “Bryce Harlow demonstrated during his public life that, done the right way, lobbying positively impacts the lives of many people regardless of their political leanings,” Mike said. “I try to emulate this every day in my work.”
