Kate Beale is a senior policy director in Crowell & Moring's Government Affairs Group and affiliated with C&M International, the
global government relations, public policy, and public affairs affiliate of Crowell & Moring in the Washington, D.C. office. She supports clients
in their efforts to shape legislative and regulatory policy. Kate brings 20 years of experience leading foreign policy, global health, humanitarian
assistance and economic policy at the grassroots level,
Congress, Obama administration, and private sector.
Prior to joining Crowell, Kate was the associate vice president of international advocacy for The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
(PhRMA). At PhRMA, she led the association’s advocacy efforts in India, Australia, and Washington, D.C., working with Ministries of Commerce, Finance,
and Health as well as the U.S. State Department, National Security Council, Office of the United States Trade Representative, Department of Commerce, and
Capitol Hill. Kate led commercial diplomacy on key issues of market development, regulatory frameworks, intellectual property, international trade, and
patient access to strengthen international health systems and respond to emerging global health threats, including COVID-19, antimicrobial resistance, and HIV.
Previously, Kate served in the U.S. government for over 15 years. President Barack Obama appointed Beale to serve as deputy assistant administrator for Latin America
and the Caribbean at the U.S. Agency for International Development. Her work focused on the overall strategy of the agency and specific programs in global health,
humanitarian assistance, innovation, and governance across 13 bilateral missions and three regional missions. Kate played a leadership role in developing the Congressional
response to the Haiti Earthquake and securing funding for Haiti relief programs and policies.
Kate also worked as the director of congressional relations at the Peace Corps, where she led the negotiations with Senate and House Appropriations Committees for the agency’s annual
budget, led congressional delegations to key countries, and supported strategic programmatic expansions in Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. She led the Ebola-response efforts for Peace
Corps and the redesign of the Global Health Service Partnership funded by PEPFAR: the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. In addition, Kate managed the implementation of
the Kate Puzey Volunteer Protection Act, which supports the victims of violence and sexual assault while protecting Peace Corps whistleblowers.
Prior to joining the federal government, Kate worked as a legislative staff member for both Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), handling appropriations,
health care, infrastructure, women’s issues and a variety of critical policy matters. She was instrumental in drafting legislation and working alongside the National Congress of Black Women and
the Architect of the Capitol to place the bust of Sojourner Truth in the U.S. Capitol, the first sculpture to honor an African American woman on the Capitol grounds. Kate began her career in public
service with the Peace Corps as a volunteer in Paraguay.
Affiliations
Professional Activities and Memberships
- National Women’s Hall of Fame, 2021 Induction Ceremony Co-Chair
- Little Folks School, Board Member
Speeches & Presentations
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“The Next Age of Health Policy: 118th Congress, Biden Administration, and More!,” Healthcare Ounce of Prevention Seminar (HOOPS) 2023–Navigating the Rapid Developments in Health Care.
(March 15, 2023).
Presenters: Troy Barsky, Kate Beale, Jodi Daniel, and Tim Shadyac.
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"Roundtable Discussion on the Midterm Election," Crowell & Moring Webinar, 2022
(December 14, 2022).
Speakers: Jim Flood, Stacie Heller, Byron Brown, Kate Beale, W. Scott Douglas, and Tim Shadyac.
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"What to Expect in Health Care in 2023: On the Hill, at Home and Abroad," Crowell & Moring Webinar, 2022.
(December 13, 2022).
Speakers: Troy A. Barsky, Kate Beale, Jodi G. Daniel, James G. Flood, Stacie Heller, Janet C. Walker, and Patricia Wu.
Client Alerts & Newsletters
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"President Biden Outlines White House Priorities in FY 2024 Budget Request,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 14, 2023).
Contacts: James G. Flood, Kate Beale, Byron R. Brown, W. Scott Douglas, Stacie Heller, Tyler A. O'Connor, Tim Shadyac
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"Takeaways from the 2023 Trade Policy Agenda and 2022 Annual Report,"
International Trade Bulletin
(March 6, 2023).
Contacts: Robert Holleyman, Kate Beale, Jackson C. Pai, Neda M. Shaheen, Eric Obscherning
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"Commerce Department Opens First Round of CHIPS Act Funding for Semiconductor Manufacturers,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 1, 2023).
Contacts: Byron R. Brown, Stephanie L. Crawford, Alexandra Barbee-Garrett, Kate Beale, Lorraine M. Campos
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"The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework in 2023: What to Look for this Year,"
International Trade Bulletin
(February 17, 2023).
Contacts: Robert Holleyman, Nicole Janigian Simonian, Clark Jennings, Kate Beale, Emily Devereaux
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"Divided Electorate, Divided Congress: What it Means for Healthcare and Energy Policy in the Lame Duck and the 118th Congress,"
(November 23, 2022).
Contacts: James G. Flood, Stacie Heller, Byron R. Brown, Kate Beale, W. Scott Douglas, Tim Shadyac
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"Global Health: A Look Ahead at Trends in Seven Key Areas,"
International Trade Bulletin
(April 7, 2022).
Contacts: Robert Holleyman, Jodi G. Daniel, Patricia L. Wu, Clark Jennings, Kate Beale, Ryan MacFarlane, Eric Obscherning, Andrew Blasi
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"The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework: How the Private Sector Can Inform the Biden Administration’s Approach,"
International Trade Bulletin
(April 5, 2022).
Contacts: Robert Holleyman, Clark Jennings, Kate Beale, Christopher D. Gundermann
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"President Joe Biden Outlines 2023 White House Priorities in Budget Request to Congress,"
Biden 2021 Series
(April 1, 2022).
Contacts: James G. Flood, Byron R. Brown, Kate Beale, W. Scott Douglas, Stacie Heller, Tim Shadyac, Thomas Mottur
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"Biden Highlights Health Care Agenda During State of the Union Remarks; International Policy Dominated by Ukraine and China Uncertainty,"
Health Care Alert
(March 3, 2022).
Contacts: Byron R. Brown, Stacie Heller, James G. Flood, Kate Beale, W. Scott Douglas, Tim Shadyac
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"Congress Passes $1 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill: What is In It?,"
(November 8, 2021).
Contacts: Byron R. Brown, James G. Flood, W. Scott Douglas, Stacie Heller, Tim Shadyac, Kate Beale, Thomas Mottur
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"An Update on The Status of Infrastructure Legislation,"
Infrastructure Alerts
(August 17, 2021).
Contacts: James G. Flood, Byron R. Brown, Kate Beale, W. Scott Douglas, Tim Shadyac
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"Biden’s First 100 Days: Developments to Date and What Lies Ahead,"
Administrative Law Alert
(May 7, 2021).
Contacts: James G. Flood, Michael K. Atkinson, Tim Shadyac, Troy A. Barsky, Byron R. Brown, Caroline E. Brown, Robert A. Burton, Matthew Cohen, Kelly T. Currie, Jodi G. Daniel, W. Scott Douglas, Carina C. Federico, Paul Freeman, Thomas P. Gies, Alexis J. Gilman, Christine B. Hawes, Robert Holleyman, Stacie Heller, S. Starling Marshall, Shelley Su, Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E, Scott L. Winkelman, Tiffany Wynn, Kate Beale
Press Coverage
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Lobbying World
May 19, 2021 — The Hill
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The Daily Docket: May 14, 2021
May 14, 2021 — Reuters Legal
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POLITICO Women Rule: May 14, 2021
May 14, 2021 — POLITICO
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Crowell Taps PhRMA Exec For Government Affairs, Public Policy Role
May 13, 2021 — Reuters Legal
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POLITICO Influence: May 13, 2021
May 13, 2021 — POLITICO
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POLITICO Playbook: May 13, 2021
May 13, 2021 — POLITICO
Firm News & Announcements