Joshua Habursky is the Assistant Vice President of Advocacy at the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), whose mission is to promote an environment for local banks to flourish. Habursky, a national leader in grassroots advocacy, is also the founder and chairman of the Grassroots Professional Network (GPN), an educational professional development organization with over 27,000 members.  Habursky: Was raised in Erie, Pennsylvania. Obtained his BA in Political Science at Washington and Jefferson College. Received his MA from Georgetown University in American Government and Politics. Received a graduate certificate from the London School of Economics in International Business and Political Economy, and a certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from Harvard University. While an undergraduate student, co-founded Founder’s Strategies, a political consulting firm making $300,000 in two cycles. Hasrevious grassroots management experience with American Diabetes Association and American Motorcyclist Association, and Adjunct Professor at West Virginia University. Independent Community Bankers of America is a federal advocacy organization for local banks. Habursky, as an Assistant Vice President of Advocacy, works on creative campaigning, discussing a few of those techniques with Jim.  Habursky created the Grassroots Professional Network in 2015, while working at the American Motorcyclist Association, after recognizing a lack of free professional development opportunities for grassroots advocacates. Grassroots Professional Network hosts educational webinars, conferences, and working groups about new tools and techniques for effective advocacy. For more information about organizations mentioned in podcast: Beekeeper Group American Motorcyclist Association Founder’s Strategies Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show.  Have a suggestion, or want to chat with Jim? Email him at: Jim@theLobbyingShow.com Follow The Lobbying Show on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for weekly updates about the show, our guests, and more.