Meet Our Team
Fawn Barrie
Jennifer Sitton
Kelsey Wilson
Partner/Lobbyist
Fawn has worked in Oregon politics for close to 20 years. She represents clients on a variety of issues including healthcare, business, telecommunications and environmental issues. Fawn serves as the Executive Director of two associations and is known for her coalition coordination capabilities. Fawn previously served as t
Partner/Lobbyist
Fawn has worked in Oregon politics for close to 20 years. She represents clients on a variety of issues including healthcare, business, telecommunications and environmental issues. Fawn serves as the Executive Director of two associations and is known for her coalition coordination capabilities. Fawn previously served as the Communications Director for two former House Majority Leaders. She has also worked on several candidate campaigns and has an in-depth knowledge of legislative races in Oregon. She received her BA in Political Science from Wittenberg University.
Kelsey Wilson
Jennifer Sitton
Kelsey Wilson
Partner/Lobbyist
Kelsey has worked in state lobbying and Oregon politics for 13 years representing interests essential to Oregon’s economy – from transportation funding and policy to health care and general business and employment issues. Kelsey earned her BA in Business Administration from Gonzaga University, where she was an Academic Al
Partner/Lobbyist
Kelsey has worked in state lobbying and Oregon politics for 13 years representing interests essential to Oregon’s economy – from transportation funding and policy to health care and general business and employment issues. Kelsey earned her BA in Business Administration from Gonzaga University, where she was an Academic All-American collegiate golfer and played four years on the varsity women’s golf team. She serves as Vice-Chair of the Oregon Capitol Club, the professional organizations for lobbyists in Oregon.
Jennifer Sitton
Jennifer Sitton
Jennifer Sitton
Communications + Public Affairs Director
Jennifer joined Legislative Advocates in the summer of 2020 to provide valuable communications support for clients across a variety of issues. She previously led public affairs and communications projects and campaigns for businesses and organizations across Oregon and the Northwest. Her expertise i
Communications + Public Affairs Director
Jennifer joined Legislative Advocates in the summer of 2020 to provide valuable communications support for clients across a variety of issues. She previously led public affairs and communications projects and campaigns for businesses and organizations across Oregon and the Northwest. Her expertise includes public relations, issue advocacy, grassroots activation, coalition building and internal communications. Jennifer began her career on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. working for a member of Oregon’s congressional delegation.
Montana Lewellen
Montana Lewellen
Montana Lewellen
Senior Account Manager
Montana Lewellen joined Legislative Advocates as an Associate in 2019 and is now our Senior Account Manager. She graduated with her master’s degree in Policy Development from the OHSU/PSU School of Public Health. She previously worked as a policy coordinator for the Oregon Community Health Workers Association and as
Senior Account Manager
Montana Lewellen joined Legislative Advocates as an Associate in 2019 and is now our Senior Account Manager. She graduated with her master’s degree in Policy Development from the OHSU/PSU School of Public Health. She previously worked as a policy coordinator for the Oregon Community Health Workers Association and as a government relations fellow for OHSU. Montana is a registered lobbyist, and provides high level support and communications for Legislative Advocates clients across a wide range of issues.
Maggie Emery
Montana Lewellen
Montana Lewellen
Business Manager
Maggie manages the day to day business needs of Legislative Advocates and has been with the firm for over 10 years. She focuses on general support, as well as event planning and project coordination for our clients. Maggie also handles association management responsibilities for multiple associations. Maggie has a degree
Business Manager
Maggie manages the day to day business needs of Legislative Advocates and has been with the firm for over 10 years. She focuses on general support, as well as event planning and project coordination for our clients. Maggie also handles association management responsibilities for multiple associations. Maggie has a degree in Business Administration from Oregon State University and previously worked for the Bureau of Labor and Industries.
Brandy Sweet
Montana Lewellen
Brandy Sweet
Account Executive/
Association Services Coordinator
Brandy has served as the association services coordinator and event planner for our client, the Oregon Association for Home Care (OAHC) since 2005. She also manages other association clients, and provides additional administrative support for various clients. Brandy earned a BA in Business Administration from the University of Oregon.
Shelley Kennedy
Bookkeeping
Shelley handles bookkeeping and administrative tasks for Legislative Advocates. She has worked as a bookkeeper and accountant for over 20 years and is a graduate of Oregon State University.