Amanda Bruno
Amanda is a trusted specialist in education, economic development, and workforce policy across Congress and within the Departments of Education, Commerce, and Labor, as well as the National Science Foundation. She has years of experience in navigating the legislative processes to authorize and fund federal programs related to education and scientific research funding, sustainable economic development, and access to education and workforce training. Amanda leverages her relationships on Capitol Hill to create tailored strategies to advance client federal policy and research goals by building on mutual areas of overlap between client strengths and congressional priorities. In addition to her committed work on behalf of Lewis-Burke clients, Amanda drives research community initiatives through her leadership on STEM education policy and participation in the firm’s Technology Based Economic Development and Workforce practice groups.
Issue areas: education, workforce, economic development, immigration, and advanced wireless policy.
Additional Experience: Prior to joining Lewis-Burke, Amanda served as a Government Affairs Associate in The Ohio State University’s Office of Federal Relations in Washington, D.C., where she handled a portfolio that included higher education issues and administrative functions.
Vital Statistics: A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Amanda graduated summa cum laude from Miami University with bachelor’s degrees in political science and international studies and has a master’s in public policy from George Mason University. Her dedication to the pursuit of nuanced and ethical advocacy was recognized by the Byrce Harlow Foundation through her inauguration into their fellowship program’s 2022-2023 class. As a lover of history, Amanda spends her days off taking in D.C.’s historical sights and museums. She enjoys traveling, reading, and cheering on Ohio’s professional and collegiate sports teams.
Victoria Haber
Victoria Haber is relied on by Lewis-Burke clients to advise on issues pertaining to tech-based and regional economic development, agricultural research, forestry, and environmental conservation. Victoria leverages her knowledge of relevant agencies like the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Economic Development Administration (EDA), and the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) to advance legislative priorities and agency engagement. Victoria is committed to helping clients identify unique funding streams beyond their existing funding portfolio. Victoria’s previous coursework and experience working on Capitol Hill has shaped her knowledge of the federal government as well as her economic and agricultural portfolio.
Issue Areas: Agriculture, specifically research, rural development, and the forest service; economic development; broadband and advanced wireless; and environment.
Additional Experience: Victoria’s love for DC’s energy began even before she joined the Lewis-Burke team, as an intern with a member of the Ohio delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives. Throughout her internship, she developed a knowledge of economic development and agricultural policy as well as a commitment to advocating for these issues. Prior to that, Victoria supported the Ohio Recreation and Parks Department with budget management and engaging with community stakeholders.
Vital Statistics: Victoria was born and raised in Ohio and completed her undergraduate degree at Ohio State University, where she studied economics and public affairs and graduated magna cum laude. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the Smithsonian museums and DC memorials, traveling to new places, and cheering on Cleveland sports teams (even when there is little to cheer for).