Isabella Izquierdo

Isabella is an Associate at Lewis-Burke Associates, a government relations firm based in Washington D.C. In her role, Isabella collaborates with universities and scientific societies to advocate for their priorities in biomedical and public health research. She provides consulting services to clients, helping them strengthen federal support for public health research that ultimately leads to the development of prevention, diagnostic, intervention, and treatment strategies for communities nationwide. Isabella's background includes an internship at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), where she worked on a research study focusing on maternal health and drug abuse. 

Lewis-Burke Associates is a comprehensive government relations firm that specializes in advocacy across various areas of public policy. The firm works closely with higher education institutions and scientific organizations to advance their policy interests and research priorities at the federal level. They collaborate with federal agencies in the U.S. Executive Branch, Congress, global organizations, and other influential entities to support groundbreaking research. The experts at Lewis-Burke Associates engage with leaders in the research community, monitor relevant legislative actions, and identify threats to the broader research ecosystem that directly affect science, technology, education, and health. Their goal is to ensure that the needs of the scientific community are well-represented in various policy and research initiatives.