I am delighted Grace has started "Working with Congress." Her experience in Washington spans political, legislative and non-profit sectors. As I've come to know her, I find this combination gives her a unique window into how Congress works, how legislators think and how politics affect the way our nation is governed.

The Honorable Vic Fazio

Senior Advisor, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld
Former Member of Congress

I have been privileged to call Grace Cummings a friend and colleague for many years. She is an authority on the legislative process and extremely proficient in policy; I consider her an expert in the field.

The Honorable Jim McCrery

Member of Congress

When I was first elected to Congress, Grace helped us set up our office.  We called on her many times as a consultant over the years and eventually she agreed to serve as my Chief of Staff.  She has extensive knowledge of Capitol Hill, the members of Congress, committee structures and federal agencies. If you are coming to Washington and you need to know the town and its language, no one knows it better than Grace.

The Honorable Jack Kingston

Member of Congress

Understanding the human relationships, political dynamics and operational mechanics of how Congress works is critical for government executives.  "Working with Congress" opens up the "black box" on all these essential concepts and tools in a way that enables leaders in government to perform their Constitutional roles better at the same time as gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation for those they need to work with on Capitol Hill.

Terry Newell

Former Dean of Faculty,
OPM's Federal Executive Institute

I've known Grace from her time on the Hill, and off.  She clearly knows the process up here and makes the connection well.  Few others can navigate the currents of Capitol Hill as well as Grace.  Her instincts -- and hard knowledge -- will serve her clients well.

Rochelle Dornatt
Chief of Staff
Congressman Sam Farr

Grace and I have known each other for quite a few of years. She is one of the best organized, people sensitive individuals with whom I’ve ever run into during in my 35 years in business and 18 years in politics and she really knows her way around Capitol Hill.

The Honorable Amo Houghton
Former Member of Congress
Former Chairman & CEO of Corning

Grace Cummings has been a frequent guest speaker in the Campaign Management Institute at American University for several years. Grace's presentations have always been interesting to the students, and she is able to explain the complexities of campaign finance clearly and concisely, not an easy feat. She has also given presentations on campaign ethics, another topic not always easily comprehensible. Grace is a terrific teacher, and a pleasure to work with.

Candice J. Nelson
Associate Professor and Director,
Campaign Management Institute
American University

Grace Cummings thoughtfully engages seminar participants of all ages to recognize the humanity of congressional members and their staffs. Her experience and insight offer seminar participants with a view of Congress that is forthright, strategic and empowering. In this especially partisan era, she encourages the participants to consider alternative ways of engaging their members.

Susan Greer Burton
Program Director, Seminar Program
General Board of Church and Society
United Methodist Church