About
Maggie Bergin is a former Economic Development Specialist for Congressman John W. Olver (MA-01), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury, and Housing and Urban Development. During her tenure, Ms. Bergin successfully connected projects and programs with federal funding, tripling the annual average appropriation to her area of Olver's district.
After her work with federal appropriations, Ms. Bergin was the Legislative Director for the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and the Association of Defense Communities (ADC), representing the interests of economic developers and communities impacted by base closure and realignment (BRAC). Among her accomplishments at IEDC and ADC, Ms. Bergin affected the content and progress of federal legislation/rule making related to economic development (e.g., eminent domain law and military base redevelopment policies) and created a bicameral Congressional Caucus to promote the interests of communities impacted by BRAC.
Maggie Bergin is currently the principal at The Art of Politics, where she navigates the political waters for her clients. Ms. Bergin creates powerful and persuasive communication strategies, clearly articulates policy messages, and follows through like nobody's business. She'd love to speak to you about how to make your interactions with elected officials yield tangible results.
The Art of Politics is located in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Ms Bergin is a founder and board member of Friends of Pulaski Park, a not-for-profit urban park advocacy organization in Holyoke. Ms. Bergin is also a board member of Wistariahust Museum.