Jennifer LaTourette is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Van Scoyoc Associates. She offers clients advice on a wide range of topics including policy and funding, strategic communications, profile building, crisis management, and political relationships. Jennifer is often called upon by CEOs, heads of Washington offices, civic leaders, University Presidents, and others to help them navigate Washington by designing advocacy teams and strategies to help them achieve their goals.
Consistently recognized by The Hill as one of Washington’s Top 100 lobbyists, Jennifer has the unique experience of having worked for both Republicans and Democrats as well as both Senators and Members of Congress. From this bipartisan, bicameral perspective, Jennifer helps clients translate their priorities into legislative goals, determine the most viable approach for success, and then develop distinct messages for targeted audiences.
Combining nearly 10 years of Capitol Hill experience with over two decades as a lobbyist, Jennifer has a wealth of knowledge and relationships, and a long list of client successes that make her an invaluable resource. Jennifer also serves as an informal advisor to numerous candidates for elected office and served on the Board of the Republican Mainstreet Partnership.
In addition to her leadership of the firm, Jennifer continues to represent clients across a wide range of sectors including healthcare, defense, transportation, higher education, and municipal governments. Jennifer had spearheaded many successful advocacy campaigns that have led to significant policy and funding achievements for her clients.
Before becoming a lobbyist, Jennifer worked for Members of the House and Senate for nearly a decade. She has a wealth of experience covering issues for both Republican and Democratic Members of Congress. Jennifer served as a Chief of Staff for a senior member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Appropriations Committee. In this capacity, Jennifer was responsible for advising on all legislative issues, managing press operations, and working directly with a number of federal agencies and the White House.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Wellesley College and her Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University Law Center.
