How it all started
H&M Strategies was founded in 2020 to help household brands, innovative startups, and trade associations navigate the process of policy making. Since our founding, H&M Strategies has chosen to strictly partake in highly-selective—and therefore highly collaborative—client engagements, with many extending 5+ years. Both principals lead each account, allowing them to become brand experts and anticipate client needs on Capitol Hill.
The founders’ polished execution, impenetrable work ethic, and one-size-never-fits-all strategies frequently lead to notable client wins. Just one year post launch, H&M Strategies was recognized as a Top Performing Lobbying Firm by Bloomberg.
Drawing upon decades of experience serving senior members of Congress, lobbying for household brands, cutting-edge tech startups, and leading a major Hi-Tech trade association, H&M Strategies offers deep subject matter expertise spanning industry lines. Through marquee relationships, winning strategies, and a commitment to client satisfaction, we help clients achieve measurable results on Capitol Hill.
We believe in
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BECOMING IMMERSED IN THE CLIENT JOURNEY
We were founded as, and will remain, a boutique firm. Both principals become experts on each client, never handing off the account to a junior associate.
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MAINTAINING A PROACTIVE APPROACH
Our mission-oriented strategies anticipate client needs before they happen. We rely on marquee relationships to learn about and shape new legislation as it's written.
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CHALLENGING DIFFERENT VIEWPOINTS
As a bipartisan team, we understand change happens in the middle. We help clients lay the right foundation to establish trust and goodwill on Capitol Hill now, to mitigate risk later on.
Meet our team
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RALPH HELLMAN
Co-Founder and Partner
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NICOLE MORTIER
Co-Founder and Partner
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KRISTEN BAUTZ
Vice President, Government Affairs
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SARAH WALTER
Strategic Partner