Our Team
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Fawn Barrie
PARTNER + LOBBYIST
Fawn has worked in Oregon politics for over 20 years. She represents clients on a variety of issues including healthcare, business, telecommunications and environmental issues. Fawn serves as the Executive Director of three 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.
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Kelsey Wilson
PARTNER + LOBBYIST
Kelsey has worked in state lobbying and Oregon politics for over 20 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.
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Bridger Lanning
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS ASSOCIATE
Bridger joined Legislative Advocates at the beginning of 2023 after serving as the Digital Director for a gubernatorial campaign in Oregon. Previously, he worked in risk management for a cosmetics manufacturer and before that as a compliance analyst in the banking industry. He received an Associate of Arts degree from Chemeketa Community College. Bridger supports our lobby team in the State Capitol.
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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.
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Savanah McWhorter
OFFICE MANAGER
Savanah joined Legislative Advocates in 2022, managing the day-to-day business needs of the firm. She serves as the office manager, providing administrative support to our government affairs team, as well as serving as the association membership services coordinator. Savanah graduated from Western Oregon University in 2022, earning a BS in Business Administration with a focus in Organizational Psychology.