Meet Carol Ann Lemon

Carol Ann leverages 16 years of acute-care nursing experience and over a decade of elite lobbying expertise to advance legislative priorities in Albany. Known for building strong bipartisan relationships, she has spearheaded major campaigns across healthcare, child welfare, and human rights. Her impact earned her the 2026 Best in Government Affairs New York Powerhouse Lobbyists of the Year Award—a honor nominated 100% by industry peers.

Working with Carol Ann Lemon has been an absolute pleasure. Her deep relationships across government, combined with her ability to navigate an ever-changing legislative landscape with poise, confidence, and political savvy, have made a meaningful difference in our work. She is thoughtful, strategic, and deeply knowledgeable, and her guidance has been invaluable to our organization.

Melanie D'Arrigo, Executive Director, Campaign for New York Health

With her help to gain passage, New York Public Health Law 4138-e (2020) restored unrestricted access to an estimated 647,960 sealed original birth certificates of adult adopted persons. Carol Ann's compassion and know-how have proven track records of bolstering human and civil rights.

Tim Monte-Wohlpart, President of Adoptees' Liberty Movement Association

What core government relations and advocacy services do you provide?

Carol Ann Lemon Consulting provides full-service government relations, lobbying, and strategic advocacy tailored to navigate New York's complex legislative and regulatory landscape. Core services include data-driven policy development, strategic counsel, legislative representation, and stakeholder engagement designed to advance your organization's priorities in Albany.

What unique perspective do you bring to healthcare and human services advocacy?

As a solo practitioner, Carol Ann Lemon Consulting offers direct, high-level personal attention backed by first-hand clinical insight and over a decade of legislative experience in Albany. Recognizing this rare blend of healthcare expertise and proven advocacy, industry peers honored Carol Ann with the 2026 Best in Government Affairs New York Powerhouse Lobbyists of the Year Award.

Which sectors and policy areas form your primary practice?

My primary practice areas focus on healthcare, maternal and oral health, child welfare, childcare, and human services. Drawing on 16 years of acute-care nursing experience alongside over a decade of elite lobbying expertise, I bring deep clinical domain knowledge and specialized policy insight to advocacy in these critical sectors.

How do you evaluate and deliver success in legislative advocacy?

Success is defined by achieving tangible legislative outcomes, advancing key policy initiatives, and cultivating lasting bipartisan relationships with decision-makers. I measure impact through concrete progress on your policy agenda and an elevated presence for your organization among key decision-makers.