Tracy B. Spicer

Tracy Spicer is known throughout the nation’s Capitol for her wealth of Democratic political experience and creative thinking.  She is a partner at Avenue Solutions, a Washington, DC based government relations firm which provides strategic legislative, policy and political expertise.

Ms. Spicer draws on her vast political and legislative experience to assist clients in navigating their way through the labyrinth of Capitol Hill.  Her longstanding relationships and political acumen help clients head off obstacles and strategize toward successful solutions.

In recent years, Ms. Spicer has focused on the healthcare arena and has played an integral role in some of the most prominent healthcare policy debates on Capitol Hill including: Medicare and Medicaid initiatives, healthcare information technology, mental health parity, genetic non-discrimination, efforts to cover the uninsured, small business health reform, and safe and affordable prescription drug coverage.

Ms. Spicer is a veteran of Washington with extensive experience in political campaigns and on Capitol Hill.  She was longtime aide to Senator Edward M. Kennedy, rising to Political Director and Deputy Chief of Staff by the end of her tenure.  During that time, she coordinated federal political and legislative priorities, spearheaded communications and crisis management and developed strategic political and legislative initiatives.

Ms. Spicer also spent significant time away from the federal government running successful political campaigns.  Her political work included building and managing relationships with elected officials, community groups, businesses and coalitions to find creative solutions to complex problems.

Ms. Spicer is a graduate of Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY.

tspicer@libertysquaregroup.com