Maureen Fitzgerald

Government Relations & Nonprofit Executive Consultant | Policy, Fundraising & Coalition Strategy | Driving Policy Change, Funding & Community Voices to Create Impact

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

About

Nonprofit and public policy leader with expertise advancing legislation, securing funding and building cross-sector partnerships that drive measurable community impact. Proven track record influencing policy, leading advocacy campaigns, and managing government relations at state and federal levels. Policy Advocacy * Government Relations * Fund Development * Public Speaking

Experience

  • Owner & Principal Consultant at Maureen Fitzgerald Consulting LLC
    Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

    Advise nonprofits & public agencies on policy strategy, program access, grant and funding opportunities and stakeholder engagement

  • Vice President of Government Relations at Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
    Feb 2021 - Mar 2024 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    *Secured key state & federal funding and advance policy priorities *Built & maintained partnerships with legislators, agencies, and partner organizations

  • Director of Advocacy at Hunger Task Force
    Jun 2009 - Dec 2020 · 11 yrs 7 mos

    *Led legislative and policy advocacy efforts at local, state & federal levels *Spearheaded campaigns that increased access to federal nutrition programs