Ann T. Ciekot
Partner and Director of Strategic Partnerships
Biography
Ann is a leading advocate on economic justice, civil rights, and behavioral health initiatives in Annapolis. Prior to co-founding Public Policy Partners, she led the successful lobbying firm of Binderman & Ciekot. Ann began her lobbying career as an advocacy director for several non-profit organizations including the Maryland Chapter of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Action for the Homeless, and Center for Poverty Solutions.
Recent Honors and Affiliations
- President, Maryland Governmental Relations Association, Current
- Winner named in “Winners and Losers” of 2019 Session, Maryland Matters, 2019
- Winner named in “Winners and Losers of 2017 Session, Maryland Matters, 2017
- Champion of Recovery, Maryland Recovery Organization Connecting Communities, 2013
- Achievement Award, Maryland Association of Community Services Achievement Award, 2011
- Innovator of the Year, The Daily Record, 2010
Recent Presentations
-
“Lifting Authentic Voices,” Maryland Nonprofits & MARFY Annual Conference, 2020
-
“Flip the Script: The History and Challenges of Addiction and Policy,” Maryland Welfare Advocates 40th Annual Conference, 2019
-
“The Historic Context and Current Reality of the Opioid Epidemic in Maryland,” Maryland Public Health Association’s Annual Conference, 2018
Recent Media Mentions
- https://www.marylandmatters.org/2021/11/18/baltimore-residents-and-local-leaders-tell-state-lawmakers-what-they-want-to-see-in-the-2022-legislative-session/
- “Coronavirus restrictions force culture change for Maryland lawmakers, lobbyists, activists as session nears,” January 12, 2021. Baltimore Sun. https://www.baltimoresun.com/politics/bs-md-pol-session-logistics-20210112-2yoartbm75ewvnbe4vhi2kksvq-story.html
- “For Advocates and Lobbyists, A Brave New World,” November 9, 2020. Maryland Matters. https://www.marylandmatters.org/2020/11/09/for-advocates-and-lobbyists-a-brave-new-world/
- “Brochin tries again to repeal 2011 alcohol tax”, February 2, 2017. Maryland Reporter. https://marylandreporter.com/2017/02/02/brochin-tries-again-to-repeal-2011-alcohol-tax/
Recommended Local Dining for Advocates
Potato Valley
47 State Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401
potatovalleycafe.net