Advancing Effective Advocacy



Our People

Advocacy Rising’s team brings deep experience from high-impact advocacy campaigns and leadership roles in state and national policy organizations. We collaborate with foundations, nonprofits, and coalitions across the country to develop winning strategies and drive meaningful change.


Kyle Huelsman

Managing Director

As the Managing Director at Advocacy Rising, Kyle helps organizations advance bold policy change through training, strategy development, and coalition management. With over twelve years of experience in state and local advocacy, he has designed, led, and won dozens of campaigns across the country. Most recently, he co-led a ten-state team at State Innovation Exchange, helping to win policy fights in a variety of political contexts. His expertise spans economic security, democracy, immigration, tax policy, and healthcare access, and he has trained over 500 advocates to build the skills needed for effective policy change.



Maggie Gómez

Senior Associate

Maggie is an experienced organizational and policy director, and effective, compassionate community leader with a demonstrated history of working in multiple policy arenas. Skilled in campaign development, policy analysis, coalition management, grassroots organizing, program development, and advancing social justice movements through a lens of equity and justice. Strong facilitator and policy professional with a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Leadership for Communities and Organizational Practice, and achieved an additional certification in Social Work with the Latinx community from the University of Denver.


Jess Cler

Senior Associate

Jess brings over 15 years of experience in policy advocacy, specializing in advancing and defending progressive legislation at the state and local levels. Her work spans reproductive health and rights, LGBTQ+ rights, voting rights, sex education, healthcare, and environmental justice. Jess has led campaigns and coalition efforts in politically diverse states including Alaska, Hawai‘i, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, and Washington. As Vice President of Political Operations at Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, she oversaw multi-state political strategy and helped secure expanded access to reproductive healthcare in the wake of Roe v. Wade's overturning.


Kendria Moore

Executive Assistant

Kendria Moore is a seasoned executive support professional with over 13 years of experience in administrative operations, project management, and executive-level coordination. With a background rooted in both business management and entrepreneurship, Kendria combines strategic thinking with hands-on efficiency to help leaders stay focused, organized, and impactful. She holds a B.S. in Business Management and a Master’s in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Full Sail University.