Christy Sammon is a seasoned governmental relations expert with over 15 years of experience in advocacy, public affairs, and strategic fundraising. Before joining GoRail, she served as Federal Legislative Affairs Director for two national trade associations. Sammon also spent many years as a professional fundraiser, leading campaigns for clients in higher education and the non-profit sector, as well as political candidates at every level. A native of Georgia, Christy earned her Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of West Georgia. She and her husband, Tom, have two adult sons. Outside of work, Christy enjoys spending time with family, traveling, following politics, watching college football and professional golf.
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