MEET OUR TEAM

Lorie founded StateScape in 1991. With over 30 years of experience in state and local government affairs, she has developed a level of expertise that has directly contributed to the long-standing success of her firm. As President, Lorie is responsible for the daily management of staff operations, and works closely with both her team and clients to ensure a superior work product. She is the driving force behind StateScape’s innovations and oversees the development and application of StateScape’s future services.

Lorie began her career in Pennsylvania’s state government and has held positions with the National Soft Drink Association, American Gas Association, and an affiliate of the National League of Cities and Conference of Mayors. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Legal Studies from Quinnipiac University and a Master of Arts Degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California.

Lorie has held leadership positions with the Washington Area State Relations Group and Women in Government Relations, and is a recipient of the “Business Associate of the Year” award from the American Business Women’s Association. She has been profiled in The Washington Post, The Washington Times, and TIME Magazine.

As an experienced policy analyst and attorney, Irene lends her expertise in administrative law and multi-jurisdictional compliance to her role as Vice President of Research at StateScape. Her chief responsibilities are to oversee research staff operations and data management, to develop policy monitoring tools and process improvements, and to design effective custom tracking solutions for clients.

Prior to joining StateScape, Irene performed legal research and policy monitoring while employed with several prominent trade organizations, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Broadcasters. Irene graduated with honors from The George Washington University Law School and holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Miami. She is a member of the District of Columbia Bar and the New York State Bar.

With years of experience as an attorney in public service and political campaigns, James serves as Director of Research Staff and Special Projects at StateScape. James is responsible for spearheading improvement projects to increase the efficiency and scope of company operations, managing the research staff, assisting in the implementation of quality control measures, and overseeing all aspects of the tracking and analysis of over 1,500 local governments.

Prior to joining StateScape, James served as Voter Protection Director in South Carolina, as well as a member of the Obama 2012 and McAuliffe 2013 Voter Protection teams. Through his political consulting business, James has advised the Democratic National Committee (DNC), and the Virginia, Kansas, and South Carolina Democratic Parties. James obtained his Juris Doctor from American University Washington College of Law, holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland, and is a member of the Maryland Bar.

With almost four decades of experience in Data Processing and IT Management, Monte brings a wealth of knowledge and ingenuity to his role as Director of IT. In this capacity, Monte leads the development of StateScape’s technology innovations, as well as management of the firms IT systems and infrastructure.

Prior to joining StateScape, Monte served as Director of IT at Coldwell Banker Stevens, and Realogy Holdings Corporation. He has excelled in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, public accounting, professional counseling, and real estate. Monte holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana Tech University.

Jelena’s deep understanding of public policy and legal research along with her experience as an advocate contributes to her success at maintaining research quality and supporting analysts in developing their issue expertise. In this capacity, Jelena coordinates research staff subject training to ensure quality timely tracking while also monitoring trends and emerging issues at the state and federal levels so StateScape can provide focused solutions to clients’ tracking needs.

Prior to joining StateScape, Jelena supported attorneys representing inmates on death row and participated in dependency litigation. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from George Mason University and obtained her Juris Doctor from Temple University Beasley School of Law. Jelena is a member of the Virginia Bar.

With experience in research and policy, Lauren’s natural skill to communicate complex information has been a key to her success. She oversees all Regulatory operations at StateScape. Additionally, she acts as a thoughtful and thorough trainer for both analyst staff and new clients during their onboarding process.

Prior to joining StateScape, Lauren collected data on Chinese government policy towards non-profit group’s fundraising efforts in Kunming, China. She also tracked legislation for Long Island Cares Inc and was a copy editor for L’istituto Affari Internazionale, an international relations think tank. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Arts from University of Tampa, and a Masters from Concordia University.

As an experienced assistant in both task coordination and client communication, Amy brings a finely honed set of administrative skills to her role as Client Relations Assistant. Her primary responsibility is working closely with the Vice President, on both current and prospective client matters, and includes a focus on prompt resolutions of questions or problems, a smooth contracting process, and maintaining the organization of internal support materials. Amy’s policy background allows her to connect closely with client needs and provide the highest level of support.

Prior to joining StateScape, Amy served as the communications and volunteer coordinator for the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. Additional experience includes record keeping, customer support, and scheduling from her time with George Mason University’s Office of Admissions, Homeward Trails Animal Rescue, and Plato’s Closet. Amy holds a Bachelor of Arts and is working towards her Master of Public Administration degree from George Mason University.

As an experienced assistant in both research methodology and paralegal support, Nia has a great eye for detail which is used to great effect in her role as an assistant to both the analyst and business development teams. Nia works closely with the Vice President on prospective client matters, including marketing and outreach to potential new clients, ensuring follow-up communications are made in a timely manner, and the drafting of contracts in coordination with staff attorneys. Nia’s constituent liaison background provides her a unique perspective when working to properly triage prospective inquiries.

Prior to joining StateScape, Nia served in an assistant capacity with increasing levels of responsibility in Congressman Brendan F. Boyle’s Pennsylvania office. Additional experience includes the Merion Cricket Club, Citizen Diplomacy International, and years handling complex healthcare coordination. Nia holds an Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies from Community College of Philadelphia and a Bachelor of Science from Drexel University.