Marlene Lockard will be NWL’s lobbyist for the 2011 Nevada legislative session.  Ms. Lockard is owner of Capital Strategies, a lobbying and government relations consulting business established in 2003.  She served as the first female chief of staff in Nevada during the Governor Richard Bryan administration and has over thirty years of experience in state and federal government.

Marlene has a long history in Nevada politics and government service.  We are delighted to have her lead our advocacy team on behalf of Nevada’s women, children and families. Her legislative experience and knowledge of state government will be especially important for us as the state faces unprecedented budget challenges that could adversely impact our core constituencies.

In northern Nevada, Marlene has appeared as co-host of Nevada Newsmakers, a public affairs program on KRNV TV. Her community involvement includes serving as a past chair of the Nevada Women’s Fund Board, and membership in the Chamber of Commerce Mavericks as well as the Nevada Women’s Lobby.