Turning influence into impact — impact into action.

Mattie founded Forward Strategies to bridge the gap between policy and real-world impact. After years leading Amazon’s first large-scale public affairs function—and winning some of the highest-profile policy fights—she’s had a front row seat to how policymakers arrive at the most critical economic and regulatory decisions affecting Americans today. Her mission is to help companies cut through that complexity: to build public-affairs teams that can compete at a Fortune 500 level, design campaigns that move policy and markets, and make economic and political dynamics clear enough that decision-makers can act with confidence and speed.

Hi, I’m Mattie Duppler

I’m a fiscal policy expert and the founder and president of Forward Strategies.

We live at the meeting point of finance, politics and everyday life, and it’s our mission to make complex policies relevant and engaging.

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Compel audiences, instigate change.

Through earned media and coalition architecture we help our clients reach the right audiences with the right narratives to move the needle and accomplish legislative goals.

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We deliver measurable results on the toughest policy challenges facing business today. With a track record of high-stakes wins, our team designs world-class campaigns tailored to your public affairs objectives. Whether you’re building an in-house public affairs capability or seeking targeted counsel on a specific policy issue, Forward Strategies ensures your government relations, legal and regulatory, public policy, and corporate affairs teams are equipped to meet the challenge head on.

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Get the blueprint for building an in-house public affairs team that delivers results. Mattie's experience building and scaling corporate affairs functions for some of the world's biggest companies can help you ensure your team is ready for the next big policy fight.

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Startup Advisory

Are you building the next-gen policy startup by harnessing the power of AI? Gain a Fortune 500 perspective on how leading companies are bringing AI in-house. Mattie draws on her experience architecting Amazon’s public-affairs function to show how corporate decision-makers evaluate and deploy AI to transform legal, regulatory, and influence campaigns. Walk away with actionable guidance to position your startup as the partner enterprises can’t ignore.

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A sought-after voice on politics and finance, Mattie captivates audiences with sharp, timely analysis and a dynamic on-stage presence. She is a regular commentator on CNBC, Fox Business Network, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, CNN, Cheddar News, Yahoo! Finance, and Bloomberg, and has been a repeat guest on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher. Invite Mattie to elevate your next event with the insight and clarity trusted by top networks—and audiences around the world.

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