With over 32 years experience, Ms. Payne is the Founder and President of both Payne, Shea & Associates (PSA) and Women First National Legislative Committee (Women First). She serves as an advocate for state and municipal governments, small businesses, coporate and business groups at the federal, state and local levels. She helps to ensure that local governments receive necessary federal funding and successfully accomplish all goals. Ms. Payne is responsible for lobbying and consulting for a variety of industries in the transportation, defense, education, coporate, federal, state and local government arenas. At Women First, she promotes the economic interests of women business owners by lobbying and monitoring federal and state legislation in the areas of small business, local government, government subcontracting, affirmative action, transportation, defense and small business innovative research companies. She also handles media outreach and outreach communications.
