Meeting Space: 234 State Street, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101
(Less than 300 feet from the State Capitol)
Mailing Address: 2311 Yale Avenue Camp Hill, PA 17011
inquiries@pursuitadvocacy.com | 717-805-6669
Our Team
Pursuit Advocacy is known for carrying out successful strategic action plans by recognizing the personalities, processes, timing and political and personal circumstances that impact decision-makers’ actions. These efforts reflect the ever-changing process that is the state government pursuit. While we are confident in the strength of our state and local relationships, our continually updated strategic plans and quality client service differentiate us from others. That combined with our persistence and perseverance makes for many successful client pursuits.
Laura Jan Kuller, Esquire
Founder and Principal
P: 717-805-6669
With over a decade working in the General Assembly as legislative leadership staff, including her last post as chief of staff to a House Majority Leader, Laura enjoys working with old and new friends in the legislature and the Administration. She loves the challenges of administrative agency and legislative policy, parliamentary and procedural issues, and trying to encourage unlikely allies to become client issue champions. Her governmental affairs work as a partner at a national law firm in Harrisburg and as counsel to a former Governor’s boutique lobbying firm were important experiences where she successfully worked for clients on complex policy, legislation, grants, procurement and regulatory matters in Pennsylvania state government.
Laura has been named to City & State’s “Pennsylvania Power 100” list several times recently along with the Governor, current legislative leaders, and statewide row officers. She has been named to the Central Penn Business Journal’s Power 30 Law & Lobbyists, recognized several times in The Best Lawyers in America, and honored by Harrisburg Magazine as a Top Lawyer in Central Pennsylvania.
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As important as her Pursuit work is, her #1 pursuit these days is enjoying an empty nest and watching her youngest daughter’s college soccer games with her husband.
Lauren, a seasoned government-affairs professional with over 15 years of experience both inside and outside state government, provides guidance to clients with respect to their advocacy and lobbying goals. She joined Pursuit after serving in lead policy roles at the Department of Aging and Health during Governor Tom Corbett's Administration. Lauren also worked at the Pennsylvania eHealth Authority and lobbied on behalf of a statewide trade association.
Most recently, Lauren was recognized by City & State's "Who's Who in Government Relations" and Central Penn Business Journal's Power 100 along with other leaders in the state lobbying community.
As important as her Pursuit work is, her #1 pursuit is being a "Girl mom" to Madelyn and Harper.
Thaddeus brings experience in legislative operations, policy strategy, and relationship building. He worked for Speaker Joanna McClinton, where he managed the Speaker’s schedule, facilitated key engagements, and gained in-depth knowledge of the inner workings of state government. Previously, Thaddeus worked at a Harrisburg government relations firm where he learned how to navigate the political landscape. His experience in both the private and public sector provides clients with a well-rounded perspective on legislative and gubernatorial government issues and strategic communications. Thaddeus was recently recognized as one of City & State’s PA “40 Under 40”.
As important as his Pursuit work is, his #1 pursuit is taking it easy and enjoying the little things in life.
Tracy’s time working in the Pennsylvania Senate for a Republican senator and with a large statewide trade association has taught her a lot, including how to laugh through certain challenges and work with legislators and administration decision-makers to schedule, plan, and coordinate important meetings and events. She loves the opportunity to stay in touch with her friends working in the Capitol. Tracy’s client focused service is legendary and ensures that members of the team meet and spend time with key state decision-makers and influencers who can assist in directing clients toward meeting their state government goals.
As important as her Pursuit work is, her #1 pursuit these days is playing tennis and pickleball, and spending time with her granddaughter. ​
Pursuit is fortunate to have Debbie at the helm of daily operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. As the key liaison to clients on administrative matters, she manages contracts, oversees accounting, and manages lobby disclosure and campaign finance compliance.
Before joining Pursuit, Debbie spent twelve years managing a successful Harrisburg law firm. With a background in economics and multiple degrees from Lafayette College and Columbia University, Debbie brings decades of experience and insight to the team.
As important as her Pursuit work is, her #1 pursuit is spending time in Rehoboth with her husband, three children, and her dogs, Hobey and Lewey.