As Senior Vice-President at Bryan Cave Strategies, Jennifer Stewart brings more than seven years of public policy and government relations experience to the firm. Her expertise on such issues as health care, education and trade are invaluable to the firm’s clients. Prior to joining Bryan Cave, she served as a Senior Manager in the federal government affairs department at AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (AZ) where she also ensured proper reinvestment in underserved communities. Stewart also worked on Capitol Hill, serving as Legislative Director to Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) and as a Legislative Assistant to Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX). In these capacities Stewart became known for effectively working with colleagues of both sides of the aisle and served as a key point of contact for congressional committees, constituents and advocacy groups.
It was in her role at AZ that Stewart built the company’s relationships with Democratic members of Congress and a range of advocacy groups. Her relationships with the Congressional Black Caucus and its Foundation and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and its Institute enabled her develop key action plans to implement AZ’s objectives. Stewart was instrumental in enhancing the company’s reputation and was critical to advancing its legislative and external communications agenda.
Stewart is a member of several community organizations and serves as an honorary board member of N Street Village; board member of the Cadre Family Foundation and a lifetime member of the American Council of Young Political Leaders—a non-profit bipartisan educational exchange organization designed to enhance mutual understanding of political systems, foreign cultures and ideologies among political leaders, ages 20-40.
Stewart received a Bachelors of Sciences from Loyola University of New Orleans, a Masters of Science in Political Management from George Washington University, and is currently a Doctoral candidate at American University where her research focuses on education. Jennifer Stewart is a native of Shreveport, LA, and currently resides in Alexandria, VA.
