On this episode of ITK Radio, a conversation with Michael O'Brien.
Michael is the founder and principal of MOB Advocacy. He has more than ten years of experience as a state and local lobbyist. Michael has lobbied governors, mayors, legislators, state and local agencies, and regulators in more than 40 states.
Before launching MOB Advocacy, Michael was the leader of the nationwide state and local program for RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment).
Prior to RISE, Michael launched Molina Healthcare's political and grassroots advocacy programs, created strong public-private partnerships as the director of state government relations for The Washington Center, and developed a federal, state, and grassroots advocacy program for The National Conference for Community & Justice.
You can find Michael on LinkedIn here.
Insights + Ideas:
+ Understanding the speed of government relations and advocacy at the state and local level
+ The value of building relationships at the state and local level coupled with a strong data partner
+ The 50 US states are known as “laboratories of democracy”
+ Executing a "toolbox" of advocacy tools
+ "what is the path of least resistance to yes"
+ Pro-tips on engaging governors and mayors
+ "find the hero governor"
+ Insights on living and working in Tbilisi, Georgia
+ How his global experience has helped him work at the state and local level
+ How to get an internship in Washington, DC and state capitals
+ Watch: HBO's Succession and Apple TV's Ted Lasso
+ Read: Only Cry for the Living: Memos From Inside the ISIS Battlefield by Hollie S. McKay
