Harrison Collins

Harrison tracks, researches, and reports on key policy issues to support Michael Best Strategies clients.

In his role as Senior Legislative Assistant, Harrison provides intelligence and analysis on legislative and regulatory issues impacting MBS clientele. Harrison manages news distribution for MBS, including in-depth analysis of breaking political news that pertains to our clients. Additionally, Harrison assists clients with issues involving trade, tax, energy, environment, agriculture, labor, and core business issues. He also collaborates with MBS team members across the organization to grow practice areas, sharpen business development strategies, and create systems for company growth.

Harrison’s Expertise: Government Relations, Legislative Process, Policy Advocacy, Agribusiness, Trade, Tax & Finance, Energy & Environment

He previously worked in public affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, where he developed research reports on economic and policy issues facing the agriculture industry and helped manage key events and communications. In prior roles, Harrison gained experience in legal research and drafting at a Washington, D.C.-area law firm, and interned with a major managed health care provider where he researched heath policy and legislation. He completed an internship with the Democratic Party of Virginia that focused on initiatives to increase voter registration. While in college, he interned for Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney in Washington, D.C.

EDUCATION

• James Madison University, Bachelor of Science (B.S.); Political Science