Former Peace Corps Head of Recruitment Monica Mills Named a Top Grassroots Lobbyist



Monica Mills came to Bread for the World in 2006. She has a broad background in public policy and has worked for nongovernmental organizations, political campaigns, and Capitol Hill. At the Peace Corps, she oversaw the recruitment and overseas placement of volunteers. She has worked in senior management for more than 20 years. At Bread for the World, Mills has led our congressional efforts on reforming the farm bill and foreign assistance.

Former Peace Corps Head of Recruitment Monica Mills Named a Top Grassroots Lobbyist

Bread for the World’s Monica Mills Named a Top Grassroots Lobbyist

Published: May 2009

Monica Mills, director of government relations for Bread for the World, has been named a top grassroots lobbyist by The Hill newspaper. The newspaper also praises Bread’s grassroots support network.

According to The Hill, “running an effective grassroots lobbying campaign is about more than sending emails… the trick is to combine an activated grassroots network with representatives in Washington who can personally explain to members and their staff the real-world consequences of legislation.”

Monica Mills Named a Top Grassroots LobbyistIt adds that the combination of support from grassroots networks and legislative acumen gives Mills and other effective lobbyists “an edge as they fight for their causes on Capitol Hill.”

In addition to Bread for the World, The Hill’s list of top advocates includes the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, AARP, the American Civil Liberties Union, the AFL-CIO, leading environmental groups such as the Sierra Club and the Environmental Working Group, and other well-known organizations.

“The Hill is Capitol Hill’s largest publication. It offers non-partisan ‘inside Congress’ reporting and analysis to Washington’s decision makers, including senior congressional staff and administration officials,” said Bread for the World President David Beckmann. “So it’s gratifying that they recognize Monica and Bread for the World as effective anti-hunger advocates.”

Monica Mills came to Bread for the World in 2006. She has a broad background in public policy and has worked for nongovernmental organizations, political campaigns, and Capitol Hill. At the Peace Corps, she oversaw the recruitment and overseas placement of volunteers. She has worked in senior management for more than 20 years. At Bread for the World, Mills has led our congressional efforts on reforming the farm bill and foreign assistance.

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