Debra Maggart — Policy Advisor & Strategic Advocate
Navigating Government. Advancing Agendas. Empowering Communities.
With over two decades of experience in Tennessee politics, government relations, and public affairs, I help clients influence policy, build coalitions, and achieve results. Whether you're a business, nonprofit, or community group, I bring insider knowledge, strategic insight, and a proven track record to every engagement.
Government Relations Strategy
• Legislative advocacy & bill tracking
• Policy analysis & regulatory insight
• Stakeholder engagement & coalition building
Public Affairs & Communication
• Strategic messaging & media relations
• Crisis navigation & reputation management
• Political campaign consulting
Community & Civic Engagement
• Advocacy training & public hearing prep
• Neighborhood mobilization & grassroots strategy
• Support for civic organizations & nonprofits
Industries Served
• Banking & Financial Services
• Education
• Healthcare
• Media & Communications
• Local Government & Community Organizations
About Debra
• Former Member, Tennessee House of Representatives (2004–2012)
• House Republican Whip & Caucus Chair
• Senior Vice President, Government Relations & Public Affairs, Frost Brown Todd & CivicPoint
Policy Advisor, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
• Delegate, Republican National Conventions (2004, 2012)
• President, Tennessee Lobbyist Association (2023–2024)
• Panelist & Presenter on WKRN’s “This Week with Bob Mueller”, WZTV's "In Focus" with Scott Couch
Education
Education:
• MA, Conflict Management – Lipscomb University
• BA, Advertising – Western Kentucky University