Trace Strategies is a national consulting firm engaged with political and corporate clients in the areas of political advocacy, business strategy, communications, grassroots development and campaign consulting. The core mission of the firm is to provide the very best advocacy, strategic consulting and advisory services to help our clients achieve success. Whether success means a winning campaign, issue advocacy, brand development or defining a social media plan, Trace Strategies is the… Show more Trace Strategies is a national consulting firm engaged with political and corporate clients in the areas of political advocacy, business strategy, communications, grassroots development and campaign consulting. The core mission of the firm is to provide the very best advocacy, strategic consulting and advisory services to help our clients achieve success. Whether success means a winning campaign, issue advocacy, brand development or defining a social media plan, Trace Strategies is the experienced partner you want on your team. Show less

Impact Management Group (IMG) is a full service public relations and public affairs firm. Headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, our firm has an additional office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and performs services nationwide.In addition to contract lobbying, IMG provides multi-state management of public relations and public affairs projects and maintains a strong presence in Washington, DC.Since 1999, IMG has established itself as a market leader in strategic communications and… Show more Impact Management Group (IMG) is a full service public relations and public affairs firm. Headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, our firm has an additional office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and performs services nationwide.In addition to contract lobbying, IMG provides multi-state management of public relations and public affairs projects and maintains a strong presence in Washington, DC.Since 1999, IMG has established itself as a market leader in strategic communications and state and local public affairs. Show less

Laurie brings her passion, tenacity and over 20 years of business experience to Southern Meridian.Most recently she served as the Arkansas Grassroots Director for Americans for Prosperity. Before that, she was a Field Representative for American Majority where she trained thousands of Arkansans on how to engage in the political arena. She has been traveling the state since 2008, meeting and mobilizing conservatives and building Arkansas’ largest grassroots infrastructure.Laurie… Show more Laurie brings her passion, tenacity and over 20 years of business experience to Southern Meridian.Most recently she served as the Arkansas Grassroots Director for Americans for Prosperity. Before that, she was a Field Representative for American Majority where she trained thousands of Arkansans on how to engage in the political arena. She has been traveling the state since 2008, meeting and mobilizing conservatives and building Arkansas’ largest grassroots infrastructure.Laurie attended the University of Arkansas before serving four years in the U.S. Navy from 1987-1991. While there, she was one of the first women to complete EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) training. Laurie went on to work for the Navy's Marine Mammals Program, training whales, dolphins and sea lions.In 2004 Laurie launched her activist career by forming a group called Parents Protecting the Minds of Children. In 2009 she helped organize political groups and grassroots organizations across the state and the nation with Arkansas Unite!.Her involvement with grassroots organizations allowed her to turn her passion into a career. She lives in Cabot, AR and has two daughters, Emmy and Hannah.http://www.meridianhq.com/our-team/laurie-lee/ Show less

Director of Grassroots  Organize Grassroots Event Manage Social Media  Public SpeakerPlanned and executed several tours of the state of Arkansas holding public forums to educate citizens on issues like EFCA (Card Check), Cap & Trade, School Choice and the Affordable Healthcare act using the infrastructure I helped to build throughout our state.I have cultivated working relationships with Arkansas’ elected officials on all levels of government. Working daily during… Show more Director of Grassroots  Organize Grassroots Event Manage Social Media  Public SpeakerPlanned and executed several tours of the state of Arkansas holding public forums to educate citizens on issues like EFCA (Card Check), Cap & Trade, School Choice and the Affordable Healthcare act using the infrastructure I helped to build throughout our state.I have cultivated working relationships with Arkansas’ elected officials on all levels of government. Working daily during our legislative session in 2011 I interacted and gained the respect of Arkansas’ 135 state legislators and constitutional officers. Because of other efforts I also have obtained and maintained contacts with boarding states elected officials Show less

Field Representative  Organize Grassroots Event Manage Social Media  Public SpeakerInitiated statewide community relations effort to influence elected officials, train political candidates, and organize grassroots activists for extensive, non-partisan, non-profit, and broad-based community affairs effort establishing awareness, understanding of, and providing informed opinions on global and local issues. -Hosted and spoke at grassroots events throughout Arkansas… Show more Field Representative  Organize Grassroots Event Manage Social Media  Public SpeakerInitiated statewide community relations effort to influence elected officials, train political candidates, and organize grassroots activists for extensive, non-partisan, non-profit, and broad-based community affairs effort establishing awareness, understanding of, and providing informed opinions on global and local issues. -Hosted and spoke at grassroots events throughout Arkansas and the nation.-Appeared as a frequent guest on programs such as Dave Elswick’s, Paul Harrell’s and Jeff Akin’s radio shows. -Maintained a social media presence on Twitter, Facebook and several blogs. Growing a readership of nearly four thousand readers monthly on my personal blog www.MastersonLog.blogspot.com

-Helped train over 1500 citizens/voters how to create effective coalitions to advocate for issues, build relationships with elected officials and run for office. 

-Helped build and maintain a large grassroots infrastructure in Arkansas to become an effective force to implement conservative policies and elected officials. Show less

Membership Director/Events Coordinator Organized Events Managed Social Media Acquired New MembersManaged four state committees, running fundraisers, membership drives and organization planning meetings. Coordinated special events such as golf tournaments, chili cook-offs, fishing tournaments and gun tournaments throughout the state.

Explosive Ordinance Disposal Diver/Mammal Trainer Trained Whales, Dolphins and Sea Lions for the US Navy Mammal Program Managed Diver Locker for EOD Mobile Unit 3- Coronado, CaGraduated top of my class from EOD School Eglin Air Force Base, Eglin, Florida and from US Navy Mammal Training School. I was one of a handful of women that completed Diver/EOD training at that time.