As a Special Events firm with over three decades of experience in special events and the political world, Susan O'Neill & Associates has established relationships with the best vendors throughout the Washington, DC area. More importantly, our firm has established relationships with the who’s who of Washington enabling us to assist you in hosting the most memorable and productive conference, meeting, reception, dinner or gala.As a Fundraising firm, we are renowned for our fundraising contacts and the ability to solicit corporations and individuals for support. In representing non-profit clients, we strive to provide the most effective fundraising plan and have raised millions of dollars each year for our clients.

Has over three decades of experience on Capitol Hill and in Federal government relations. Is widely recognized for effective abilities to deliver client services and for knowledge and proficiency in Capitol Hill and federal government nuances and complexities, and in helping clients navigate the intersection of politics and policy. As Vice President for Public Affairs, assists with strategy sessions on client development, and provides liaison and assistance to clients in developing meetings and communications with Capitol Hill and Administration officials. Heads the firm’s event practice, Special Events by Capitol Associates, Inc.

Staff Assistant to The Speaker/Personal Assistant to Speaker’s Administrative Assistant responsible for coordination and management of Speaker’s statutory appointments to federal government Boards of Visitors, Boards, Commissions, Councils and Interparliamentary Groups; representing Speaker on official Congressional Delegation overseas meetings to France, India, Singapore, Egypt, and Japan; House floor attendance to monitor floor action on legislation; responding to Member and staff inquiries on legislative business of the House of Representatives; maintaining contact with House of Representatives Democratic and Republican Leadership staff on legislative agenda; tracking progress of bills through committee process via House Committee staff contacts; maintaining contact with Department and Agency Congressional Liaison offices on constituent casework and miscellaneous informational inquiries; researching special projects; drafting and preparation of correspondence and other miscellaneous secretarial functions; managing and coordinating constituent and distinguished visitors’ Washington tour itineraries; assisting Speaker’s secretary with official receptions and dinners; greeting Members of Congress, foreign heads of state, Ambassadors, constituents and other visitors to the Office of The Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives.