Leadership
Terri Lakowski is the Founder and CEO of Active Policy Solutions, and she is an expert on youth sports policy in the United States. In her role at APS, Terri has created and implemented strategic policy planning, lobbying, coalition building, and education and outreach support to renowned organizations working on issues relating to sports, youth development, education, health and fitness, Title IX and gender equity, disability rights, and civil rights.
Terri has worked with her clients for over a decade to advance issues for youth among policymakers. In this capacity, Terri has assisted nonprofit clients with getting Members of Congress to pass legislation and regulations to improve mental health in schools, advance gender equity in sports, and promote inclusion for students with disabilities and underserved populations in education settings. Of note, she spearheaded policy changes that significantly benefited students with disabilities in schools, including the passage of a directive from the US Department of Education in January 2013 on the rights of students with disabilities in interscholastic sports and the Fitness and Athletic Equity Act for Students with Disabilities in Maryland, both of which at the federal and state levels provided groundbreaking legislation and guidance that, for the first time, clarified the obligation of schools to offer sports and physical activity opportunities for students with disabilities. In October 2024, Terri received the American Association of Adapted Sports Programs Founder’s Award in recognition of her hard work and dedication in this capacity.
At APS, Terri brings her clients’ voices directly to Capitol Hill. She and her team have organized virtual and in-person Capitol Hill days, Congressional briefings, awards receptions, and secured testimony at legislative hearings for clients to educate policymakers on key issues impacting youth across the fields of education, civil rights, health and wellness, and sports. Terri and her team have also secured millions of dollars for their clients in government earmarks, grants, and contracts.
Prior to founding Active Policy Solutions, Terri served as the Public Policy Director for the Women’s Sports Foundation, and as the Title IX Outreach Director at the American Civil Liberties Union of Eastern Missouri. Terri earned her Juris Doctorate from American University Washington College of Law, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Social Thought and Analysis with a concentration in Women’s Studies. While at Washington University, Terri played on the women’s varsity basketball team for three years. She has also taught classes in Social Responsibility and Diversity in Sports as an Adjunct Professor in the Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies’ Sports Industry Management Program, and in Sports Law in the George Washington University Department of Exercise Science.
Terri coached girls’ basketball for many years at the youth and high school levels. While she was a coach at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, MD, her team won the State Championship! Terri now enjoys spending time with her young daughter, a rising young athlete, and coaches her soccer, t-ball, and basketball teams. She also serves on the Board of the Parent Teacher Association for her daughter’s school.
With strong expertise in the congressional funding and appropriations process, legislative concept drafting, and convening congressional summits, Jason Marmon is the Chief Operating Officer for Active Policy Solutions. He has successfully fostered multi-million dollar federal funding efforts, influence several federal regulations, lectured to numerous groups on a variety of government policy topics, including athletes of the ACC and Big Ten, and developed over a dozen strategic government affairs plans for organizations.
Prior to joining APS, Jason served as a policy analyst for the National Brownfields Coalition where he developed strategies to engage Members of Congress and state and local organizations; analyzed current and future policy; and assisted in outreach and messaging to build local grassroots support for federal brownfields programs.
Before joining the Coalition, Jason was a senior staffer to Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-7), working on two congressional campaigns, a senate campaign, as well as in the Congressman’s district and Washington offices. Among his many responsibilities were developing and overseeing district grant support and earmark efforts; managing various issue portfolios, including appropriations, environment, transportation, and childhood nutrition; advocating Congressman’s position on proposed legislation and policy to other elected officials and government organizations; and drafting over a dozen pieces of legislation and amendments. As part of this work, Jason drafted legislation for the Congressman, which would advance through the legislative process and revolutionize how school meals are administered in this country and was recognized, in 2010, as one of the “Top 10 Most Effective Legislative and Campaign Staffers” by a prominent Pennsylvania newspaper.
Jason earned his Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of law, where he graduated with honors. Jason received his bachelor’s degree from Drexel University with a degree in Environmental Science, and his master’s degree from George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management, where he was selected as his graduating class’s nominee for a prestigious Presidential Management Fellowship.
Jason is a local Boy Scout leader and member of a vintage baseball team.
Robin Foy joined Active Policy Solutions in February 2015 and currently serves as the Director of Operations. Prior to joining APS, Robin worked as a substitute elementary school teacher for Harford County Public Schools in Maryland for seven years. She has also worked for Sun Microsystems, Stanton Chase International, Marketing Outcomes, and the Maryland General Assembly. Robin received her bachelor’s degree from Franklin and Marshall College where she was a member of the women’s volleyball team and Chi Omega. She was a Girl Scout leader for many years and now enjoys traveling with her grown family.
Eliza Mohler is Active Policy Solutions’ Director of External Relations, and she leads our communications efforts while working to promote the growth of the firm. Prior to joining APS in February 2022, Eliza worked for the mayor of one of the 10 largest municipalities in Pennsylvania. The bulk of her career has been dedicated to serving non-profit organizations in communications and fundraising capacities, including 11 years a member of the external affairs team at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. Eliza holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Policy Studies and Journalism from Syracuse University and a postgraduate certificate in Marketing from the Wharton School. She is passionate about mental health, civil rights, and gender equality issues, and she enjoys spending time with her family and attending concerts. She is also a former high school lacrosse player who still picks up the stick every once in a while.
Tom HylandTom Hyland is Active Policy Solutions’ Legislative Director. As a career Congressional staffer who has worked his way through the ranks to serve in senior roles for three Members of Congress, Tom has a deep and varied knowledge of the inner workings of Congressional offices and the legislative process. Following a battle with a childhood auto-immune disorder, Tom decided to dedicate his life to the service of others. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Edinboro University, where he worked as a Student Peer Advisor for the University’s Office for Students with Disabilities. During his time on Capitol Hill, Tom honed his passion for health care, education, judiciary, and agriculture policy through his work for Members of the House Committees on Ways & Means, Education & the Workforce, and Agriculture. Making use of his experience managing broad policy portfolios and legislative teams, Tom is a tireless and invested leader for our team and our clients’ priorities on Capitol Hill.
Francisco Chang joined Active Policy Solutions as the firm’s Policy Analyst in March 2022. Through his contribution to the team, Francisco assists clients by providing valuable information through thorough research and analysis of federal and state legislative initiatives such as ongoing policy proposals and federal regulatory actions. Before joining APS, Francisco provided worked in the legal field as an administrative assistant in a DC-based litigation law firm. Francisco’s policy background extends from his time as an intern in the Connecticut General Assembly where he worked on policy research, constituent management, and public relations planning for Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff. Francisco also gained federal government experience working as an intern for Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). Francisco graduated with honors from Trinity College in Hartford, CT, where he double majored in Political Science and Film Studies. When he is not working, Francisco enjoys attending concerts and supporting his favorite sports teams.
William Connor is an accomplished policy and legislative professional with a proven track record in advancing legislative priorities on Capitol Hill and within the federal government. He joins Active Policy Solutions as a Senior Legislative Associate, responsible for executing outreach strategies for Congressional and Federal Government engagement.
Before joining APS, William served as the Senior House Staff Representative at the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (U.S. Helsinki Commission), where his work focused on advancing human rights, politico-military security, and economic cooperation in Europe. While there, he managed a policy, communications, and administrative team in carrying out the Cochairman’s priorities, oversaw preparations for high-profile events and meetings, and played a crucial role in introducing and advancing bipartisan bills and resolutions. Earlier in his career, William worked in the U.S. House of Representatives for Congressman Steve Cohen of Tennessee as a Legislative Assistant and managed a comprehensive legislative portfolio, introduced legislation, and represented the Congressman in various meetings and events. William’s career also includes significant experience at Bloomberg Government, where he held roles as a Senior Account Executive and Senior Account Manager, handling a multi-client portfolio and implementing successful sales strategies across multiple government sectors.
William holds a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies with a focus on International Studies from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Memphis. He has been recognized on the U.S. National Security & Foreign Affairs Leadership List by the Diversity in National Security Network/Center for Strategic and International Studies and has participated in various professional development programs and associations, including the Truman National Security Project, the Woodrow Wilson Foreign Policy Fellowship Program, and the Partnership for a Secure America Program.