Husch Blackwell Strategies announced today that it is expanding its state advocacy team in Nebraska with the addition of Liz Lyons as a Principal in its Lincoln office. Liz brings to HBS over a decade of experience in healthcare advocacy and administration in the state. She most recently led government relations for Children’s Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha where she served as Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs.
Liz’s determined advocacy for children’s health initiatives has resulted in a $12 million federal investment to build a mental health urgent care at Children’s Nebraska; new screening protocols for newborns in Nebraska to earlier identify rare diseases and resulting in better health outcomes; and safeguarding Medicaid for medically complex children.
HBS CEO Andy Blunt said, “Legislators and community leaders across Nebraska know Liz for her laser focus and as someone who gets things done. That is the sort of tenacity and experience that will benefit our clients and represents our continued commitment to hiring the best advocates who can deliver exceptional client service and results.”
As Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs for Children’s Nebraska, Liz established a trusted network of community leaders across the region of Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. She has also played an active role in driving public policy through appointed and volunteer positions she has held with groups such as the American Cancer Society, the Nebraska Hospital Association’s Public Policy Committee and the Nebraska Child Health and Education Alliance.
HBS Nebraska Managing Principal Dusty Vaughan added, “Liz is an impressive force in the capitol with her in-depth knowledge of the issues and the legislative process, she gets it done. We are thrilled to have her on our team and working on behalf of our clients.”
Earlier in her career, Liz served in the insurance and medical staffing sectors and was recognized as a “Rising Star” for her marketing and managing skills.
HBS is a trusted national brand for federal and state lobbying. With one of the largest networks of state lobbyists in the country, the firm has capital offices in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin, and a prominent federal practice in Washington, DC. U.S. Senator Roy Blunt chairs the firm’s Leadership Strategies Advisory Services group in Washington – a specialized executive team that provides a comprehensive whole-of-government advisory service that is tailored to the needs of a specific organization.
