Cindy Shepherd is a government relations and public affairs professional contract lobbyist with over twenty-seven years of experience in two of the three branches of Georgia state government. Most notably, she worked on the staff of former Governor Zell Miller. Cindy possesses extensive contacts with both Georgia federal and state government officials, giving her clients a greater range of access to key policy makers. She assists clients on legislative, regulatory and budget issues in the areas of healthcare, pharmaceuticals and taxation. One of Cindy’s greatest strengths is an expert knowledge of the budget process and strategic relationships with key influencers and policy makers tied to this process.