Deep expertise in the legislative process. Working relationships across government, business, nonprofits, and the civic community. Available to organizations and leaders who need to move something forward in Maryland.
"I don't just understand the policy landscape. I know how to move things through it."
Navigating Maryland's legislative and government affairs landscape requires more than access. It requires knowing how decisions are actually made — what a county executive needs to see, what a legislative committee is really asking, and what it takes to move something from concept to passage.
Pam has drafted that legislation, organized those coalitions, testified in those hearings, and secured that funding. She has also sat on the other side — helping elected officials solve real constituent problems, navigate complex policy tradeoffs, and build the relationships that make legislative work actually move. She brings both perspectives to every engagement.
"Policy without implementation is just paper. I've spent my career on both — understanding what needs to change and knowing how to move it through the systems that make change possible."
"The work is never just about the bill. It's about understanding the problem well enough to propose a solution that the system will actually accept."
Developing a legislative strategy grounded in how the General Assembly actually works — what gets traction, what doesn't, and why. Pam can draft legislation, identify the right sponsors, build the advocacy case, and manage the process through session. She currently tracks more than 400 bills annually in her Carroll County role.
Bringing the right organizations and voices into alignment behind a shared goal. At the Baltimore Jewish Council, Pam built and managed bipartisan coalitions of civic, nonprofit, and faith-based partners across statewide legislative campaigns. She knows who the decision-makers are listening to — and how to build a coalition that holds through a long session.
Drafting testimony, preparing organizational leaders to testify, and representing clients directly before legislative committees. Pam has testified before Maryland General Assembly committees and knows how to frame a position for the audience that actually matters in the room.
For organizations that need someone actively managing their relationship with state and local government — tracking legislation, attending hearings, building relationships with key officials, and keeping the organization informed and positioned throughout the session.
Identifying and pursuing state, local, and federal funding opportunities. Pam has secured funding across all three levels — including over $10M from the Maryland state budget — and knows the difference between what a grant application says and what it needs to say to succeed.
Sometimes what's needed is a clear-eyed read of a situation from someone who's been inside it. Pam can identify what it will take to accomplish your goals and tell you honestly whether she can help.
Someone who knows the system from the inside and can help you navigate it strategically.
Pam will tell you honestly whether and how she can help.