20 Under 40 | MALLORY LUTZ
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Mallory Lutz serves as an Associate Lobbyist with Little Government Relations where she lobbies before the legislature, works directly with clients to develop policy priorities and coordinate legislative strategy, and facilitates lasting relationships with policymakers. She is responsible for developing comprehensive weekly and monthly legislative reports for the firm’s diverse group of clients and provides policy and strategy presentations for clients.
Mallory serves as co-chair of the Forge Young Professionals Leadership Committee and on the boards of the YWCA of Northeast Kansas, the Shawnee County Historical Society, and the Friends of the Free State Capitol. Mallory also serves on the First United Methodist Church Board of Trustees, where she is also a liturgist and substitute with the bell choir.
What's the best part of your work?
The best part about being a contract lobbyist is that every day is different and I am constantly learning, which is a perfect fit for me because curiosity and lifelong learning are some of my core values. Having a variety of clients in different fields means I must learn about several subject matter areas to successfully translate a client’s work and expertise into the policy process. I have learned so much, and continue to learn so much, from our clients’ expertise. It's exciting to turn that expertise into good policy. The added bonus is that I get to do this while working in the beautiful, historic Kansas Statehouse, where I’m building relationships with elected officials and fellow Kansans who care greatly about their communities and our great state.
How have you evolved in your career?
I’ve come a long way in learning to trust myself, my judgment, and my capabilities. It’s a daily challenge— working with people who are older, more experienced, and more established. As a young woman working in politics, I have to remind myself often that my voice and my presence matter too. My work and my clients—and my livelihood—depend on that. I’ve come to realize I’m capable, confident, competent, and worthy of playing an important role in shaping policy in Kansas.
What do you think is the secret to a good life?
I think the secret to a good life is right here, all around us—in the embrace of a loved one; the everyday rhythms of nature; surrounding ourselves with people who accept us for who we are and who also challenge us to do great things.
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