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Guide Consulting Team
PRESIDENT & CEO
Alfonso Guida Jr., J.D.
Al is a national recognized policy advocate and strategist who has delivered creative value-added federal policy and regulatory business solutions to Guide’s health care clients in the provider, technology, and public health sectors.
Al has helped his clients realize measurable goals in mental health parity, biomedical research, child poverty, and child welfare. His legislative portfolio spans several decades of working successfully with major Congressional committees, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Health and Human Services. Working together, Al and our GCS team recently established and secured funding for Mental Health First Aid, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, and the 988 National Suicide Prevention Coordinating Office.
Prior to founding Guide Consulting Services over two decades ago, Al addressed the social stigma associated with mental illness through public advertising on platforms ranging from major publications to MTV. In the non-profit world, he served as a Senior Vice President at Mental Health America, where he coordinated state and federal government affairs and helped to start their State Health Care Reform Department. During his tenure, Al championed Medicaid coverage expansions and the inclusion of mental health care in the State Children’s Health Insurance Program.
Recognitions
TOP COALITION ENGAGEMENT Mental Health Liaison Group
Education
SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW Juris Doctorate
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY B.A., Political Science
Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Sarah Corcoran
Sarah Corcoran serves as Guide Consulting Service’s Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, bringing over a decade of experience working with federal agencies such as DHS, HHS, and DOJ. Sarah is a top strategist within the behavioral health space, and has a proven success record in securing legislation and funding for components of the crisis care continuum. Sarah works with her clients to craft and execute legislative and regulatory strategies to advance their federal priorities. Sarah also leads all public affairs events for the firm, including fly-In Hill days, congressional staff briefings and virtual action days. Sarah manages GCS internal operations and staff.
She co-authored and successfully managed several multimillion-dollar DOJ and HHS federal grants. Sarah has also worked as an independent political columnist and book editor.
Sarah received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, United States History and Sociology from Arizona State University magna cum laude and attended law school at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law.
Recognitions
2022 TOP LOBBYIST The Hill
2022 TOP LOBBYIST The National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics
2023 TOP LOBBYIST The Hill
Education
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY B.A., Political Science, United States History, Sociology
Activities & Affiliations
Women in Government Relations
The National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics
Manager, government relations
Audrey Wheeler
Audrey Wheeler is the Manager of Government Relations at Guide Consulting Services, where she leads policy initiatives and messaging campaigns for clients. She produces documents, analyzes legislative and regulatory developments, monitors emerging opportunities, and conducts research to advance client priorities across the firm’s federal portfolio. As a driving force behind client engagement with public and private sector entities, Audrey manages and develops coalition, policymaker, and stakeholder relationships.
Before joining the team, Audrey developed a background in communications and national political campaigns. She brings skills in grassroots organizing, legal and policy advocacy, and strategy research.
Audrey received degrees in Communications and Political Science from Florida State University. She is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration at UNC Chapel Hill.
Education
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY B.S. International Affairs
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY B.A. Editing, Writing, & Media
UNC CHAPEL HILL Master of Public Administration (In Progress)
Activities & Affiliations
Women in Government Relations
The National Institute for Lobbing & Ethics
Society of Health Policy Young Professionals
Policy Associate
Tatyana S.N. Hippolyte
Tatyana Hippolyte serves as a Policy Associate at Guide Consulting Services, where she supports organization operations and coordinates the administrative needs of clients. She produces memos, conducts research and monitors legislative policy developments.
Before joining the team, Tatyana spent her time establishing a background in both national and local political campaigns and worked with a large federal agency. She carries skills and experience in campaign leadership, legal and policy research and analysis, and mass communications.
Tatyana received her Bachelor of Science in Political Science with a minor in Pre-Law and African American Studies from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University while partaking in local campaigning, activism, and student leadership during her undergraduate career. Tatyana has recently made the big move to Washington, D.C. from the sunshine state of Florida. She is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration at the University of Miami with aspirations of continuing her education on the Doctoral level in the future.
Education
FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY B.S. Political Science
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI Master of Public Administration (In Progress)
Activities & Affiliations
Women in Government Relations
The National Institute for Lobbing & Ethics