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Melanie Bates Consulting, LLC


Melanie Bates Consulting
Melanie Bates Consulting, LLC is a Washington, DC-based strategic policy and communications firm. MBC specializes in government relations, communications, development, and criminal justice reform.
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MBC specializes in local government relations...

  • We help clients draft legislation

  • We help clients prepare public testimony 
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  • We help clients execute advocacy campaigns 


MBC specializes in development and communications...
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  • We help clients develop branding and messaging through collaborative exercises and dialogue

  • We help clients manage their social media accounts in order to maximize exposure and influence 

  • We help clients generate impactful email campaigns

MBC specializes in criminal justice reform...
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  • We help clients research and draft best practices
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  • We conduct know your rights training sessions
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  • We participate in speaking engagements and provide expert commentary 

Clients

​MBC believes the client is the most important factor in the problem solving process, tailoring its approach to accommodate each individual’s unique needs. The firm includes the client in every step, working collaboratively through strategic planning, information gathering, and decision-making framework.
Some MBC clients include:
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African-American Trust for Historic Preservation

Amos Jones Law Firm

Center for Applied Insight Conflict Resolution, LLC 

Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP)

Community Family Life Services

Council on Legal Education Opportunity, Inc. (CLEO)

DC Corrections Information Council​
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DC Reentry Action Network​


Free Minds Book Club and Writing Workshop​

Karen E. Evans, Esq.


New Leaders Council

Plwatcher Media Group, LLC

Professor Lenese Herbert, Esq.

Swann Group International, LLC

The Literacy Lab 
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The National Reentry Network for Returning Citizens
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The Urbane Group, LLC​

Transitioning and Rehabilitating Yourself, LL
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Voices For A Second Chance

Washington Bar Association

Certifications & Honors

​Certified Business Enterprise

District of Columbia Supply Schedule Contractor
 for:
1) Marketing, Media, and Public Information,
2) Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services,
and 3) Training Services.


Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Certification

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Certification 

Woman Owned Small Business

Women's Business Enterprise
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Women's Business Center 2018 Just Ambitious Small Business Womanpreneur Under 40 
 (Acknowledgement)​
Know Your Rights Training Melanie Bates
Free Minds Book Club and Writing Workshop
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DC Department of Corrections Pictured: Shae Harris, Quincy Booth, Melanie Bates

Testimonials

Really, I am the one that owes you all the thanks and praise! 

​The session was awesome. Your commitment to excellence and attention to detail was shining through every element of the program. 

I  enjoyed seeing our Fellows being so engaged and the addition of the Office of Police Complaints, officer, and attorney, really added a layer of authenticity to the conversation. 

Please extend my sincere thanks and  appreciation to all of the guests that joined you. 

I couldn't have asked for a better event!  
-Ivan C. Douglas, Jr., The Literacy Lab
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​Team​
​Melanie E. Bates
Principal
Melanie Bates Consulting, LLC

Judith L. Bates
Director of Operations
Melanie Bates Consulting, LLC

Troy Burner
Intern
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​Sarah Bolon
Development Associate
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Krista Hoffler
Graphic Designer
KH Designs

Gee James
Photographer
Capitol Media USA​
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