Amy Carnevale is a Government Affairs Advisor and the new Chairman of the Massachusetts Republican Party. Amy has over a decade of experience in private practices, including K & L Gates’ locations in Boston and Washington, DC., where she focused on public policy advocacy, economic development, federal funding, healthcare policy, and technology, among others. She serves as a member of the Governor’s Commission on Intellectual Disability and is a Committee Member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with Honors from George Washington University and previously served as a member of the board of the Special Education Parent Advisory Council for the Marblehead Public School System.

Amy joins me today to share what inspired her to get involved in politics and why she decided to run for the Republican Party Chair position for Massachusetts. We discuss how she’s taking steps to improve the Massachusetts resident’s perception of the Republican Party and discuss the importance of getting involved with your local school boards and other local elections. Amy also explains why communication, transparency, being authentic, and following your gut is important when deciding whether you should run for public office.

“If you want that change, you have to be part of it..” - Amy Carnevale

This week on Political Contessa:

• How Amy became involved in the political landscape
• Why Amy ran for Chairwoman of the Massachusetts Republican Party
• Amy’s mission to improve the public’s perception of the Republican party
• Helping Republican candidates win more elections
• The importance of getting involved in local elections
• Amy’s advice to others that are considering getting involved or running for office

Connect with Amy Carnevale:

• Amy Carnevale on LinkedIn

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