Federal lobbying and government affairs in Washington, DC
Turn your idea
policy goals
into law.
Impact Advocacy helps companies and organizations get bills passed, shape federal rules and win government funding. You work directly with founder Meredith Singer, who has more than 30 years of experience lobbying Congress for companies like IBM, HP and GE Vernova.
Why clients choose Impact Advocacy
When you hire Impact Advocacy, you get a proven Washington lobbyist working on your issue personally.
- Meredith has lobbied Congress and federal agencies for more than 30 years.
- At GE Vernova she led tax policy and won key tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill (H.R. 1).
- At HP she built and ran the company's federal lobbying team and managed more than 25 outside consultants.
- She spent 15 years leading IBM's lobbying on immigration, jobs, education and employee benefits.
- A group she created at the Telecommunications Industry Association helped pass the America COMPETES Act.
- She is a breast cancer survivor and a leader in Washington's women's health community.
Where Meredith has worked
- IBM

- HP

- GE Vernova

- Telecommunications Industry Association

- AmCham Russia

- US-China Business Council

What Impact Advocacy does for you
Strategy
Find out where your issue stands, who makes the decision and what it will take to win.
- Lobbying campaigns, planned and run for you
- Policy research and insider updates
- Policy briefs and executive briefings
- Identifying the right lawmakers and staff
Lobbying
Meetings with the lawmakers, staff and officials who decide your issue.
- Lobbying Congress, agencies and the executive branch
- Securing federal funding
- Capitol Hill briefings and advocacy trips to DC
- Coalition building and leadership
Writing
Clear, persuasive documents from someone who has written them for Fortune 100 companies.
- Bill language
- Congressional testimony
- Comments on proposed federal rules
Coalitions and training
Bring the people behind your issue together and help them speak up with confidence.
- Building support from businesses, leaders and the public
- Advocacy training for executives and patient advocates
- Public speaking and conference presentations
How it works
Meredith learns your goals and figures out who in Washington can make them happen.
She builds a plan with a clear message, the right allies and a timeline.
She meets with lawmakers and agencies and rallies support for your issue.
You get regular updates on real results, like new bill supporters, funding and final rules.
“Ensure that what we learn from thousands of women across the country doesn't just live in a report. It becomes legislation.”Meredith Singer, CEO & Founder
The issues Meredith works on
Women's health policy
Women's health is the firm's main focus. As a breast cancer survivor, Meredith knows firsthand what is at stake, and she fights for laws and funding that improve care for women.
- Breast cancer
- Early detection
- Breast density
- Heart health
- Menopause
- Research funding
- Health disparities
- Access to care
Wellness, exercise oncology and nutrition
Policies that make exercise, nutrition and prevention part of everyday care.
Tax policy
U.S. and international tax policy, backed by her tax work at GE Vernova.
Technology and AI
AI, data privacy, advanced manufacturing and tech funding.
Labor and employment
Workplace rules, employee benefits and education, from 15 years at IBM.
Immigration
Work visas and skilled immigration, from her leadership at Compete America.
Government contracts and funding
Help for companies that sell to or get funding from the federal government.
Women's health groups Meredith works with
Her roles in these organizations give clients strong relationships and allies from day one.
- Women's Health AdvocatesSteering Committee and Advisory Board
- Breast Cancer Early Detection CoalitionSteering Committee and Advisory Board
- For The Love Of CupsAdvisory Board, The Clear Pathways Program
- Susan G. KomenAdvocacy Ambassador
- American Cancer SocietyNational Breast Cancer Roundtable, Member Advisor
- Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast CancerAdvocacy Advisor and Volunteer
- Society for Women's Health ResearchPartner
- Friends of the Office of Research on Women's HealthMember
- HealthyWomen, In Women's Health, Cancerfitness.orgPartner
Past Advocacy Work
A few of the federal policy wins and campaigns Meredith has led in Washington.
Meet Meredith Singer, CEO and Founder
“Let's Get It Done. Together.”
Meredith has spent more than 30 years lobbying Congress, federal agencies and the White House on behalf of major companies. She has written bills and Congressional testimony, built industry coalitions and spoken widely on public policy.
In 2025 she started Impact Advocacy to bring that same big-company experience to organizations working on women's health and other important issues.
Career highlights
- 2025 to now
CEO and Founder
Impact Advocacy LLCFounded her own federal lobbying firm focused on women's health.
- 2024 to 2025
Tax Policy Leader
GE VernovaLed the company's tax policy work and won key tax provisions in H.R. 1.
- 2022 to 2023
VP and Head of U.S. Federal Government Affairs
HPBuilt and led HP's federal lobbying team, working on tech funding, government contracts, tax, AI and privacy.
- 2007 to 2022
U.S. and Global Government and Regulatory Affairs Executive
IBMLed IBM's lobbying on immigration, jobs, education, employee benefits and research funding.
- 2001 to 2006
Director, Government Relations and International Policy
Telecommunications Industry AssociationCreated a group of tech executives whose push for research funding helped pass the America COMPETES Act.
- 1993 to 2000
Senior Policy Advisor and Business Advisory Manager
AmCham Russia and US-China Business CouncilWorked with the U.S. Embassy in Moscow and advised companies doing business in China.
Leadership and Recognition
Education


Who Meredith works with
- CompaniesBusinesses that want an experienced lobbyist on their side without building their own Washington office.
- Health and wellness innovatorsOrganizations advancing care, prevention, early detection and research in women's health.
- Patient advocacy groupsNonprofits that want lawmakers to hear their members' stories.
- Associations and coalitionsGroups that need a leader to unite many members behind one message.
Let's talk about your goals
Tell Meredith what you want to get done in Washington. She will give you an honest take on what it will take and how she can help. Every conversation is confidential.
- Office
- Washington, DC
- Impact Advocacy LLC
Let's get it done. Together.