According to Bryce Harlow Foundation Fellow Ashley Fingarson, communication and engagement are the keys to success as a professional advocate. As Director of Legislative Affairs for alliantgroup, Ashley advocates on behalf of small and medium sized businesses, and her passion for clients’ issues helps her be engaged and effective. “I really enjoy interfacing with clients, hearing their story and learning why they’re in business,” she said.
Integrity, preparedness, and education are also key to her work. “It’s essential to be prepared for meetings, be willing to serve as a resource, follow up and really stand by your word,” Ashley said.
Ashley is currently in her second year of law school at The Catholic University of America. Through the Bryce Harlow Foundation Fellowship, Ashley has been able to develop valuable connections with like-minded people who share similar goals. “It’s great to be a part of a network of people who understand what it’s like to balance a full-time job with graduate study,” she said. “There’s a sense of camaraderie.”
We applaud Ashley’s passion, willingness to foster productive discussion and her commitment to professionalism.
