"I am passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and the communities where they live for all to prosper."
Charmayne Anderson is a Partner at TFG and has advocated for a diverse portfolio of public agencies and nonprofit organizations for nearly 30 years. With a long career in government affairs and advocacy, Charmayne brings a unique capability of engaging clients in the public policy process to meet their needs and objectives, forging partnerships with federal policymakers and engaging strategic partners for coalition-building and issue advocacy. As a result, she was named a 2022 Top Lobbyist by the National Institute of Lobbying and Ethics.
Centering her advocacy efforts on the health and well-being of individuals and creating sustainable communities that thrive, Charmayne has successfully developed and executed policy and funding strategies to address critical public infrastructure needs, service delivery and the quality of life of local constituencies.
While at TFG, she has brought greater federal resources into local communities through the congressional budget process, legislative authorizations and grants to support projects and programs such as affordable housing and homelessness prevention, community redevelopment, local law enforcement technology, innovative water and wastewater delivery systems, shoreline protection, and renewable energy investments in public transportation.
Charmayne also has the unique capability of engaging nonprofit organizations in the public policy process, enhancing partnerships with policymakers and building networks with national associations and other constituencies. Her efforts have led to policies and federal resources that enhance education and job training for youth while also improving health outcomes for individuals with chronic conditions like asthma, allergies, and related conditions.
Charmayne received her B.A. in Government and Politics, and her M.P.A. with a concentration in policy from George Mason University.