Our Team

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  Lea Cartwright

  President

  Lea Cartwright is an experienced lobbyist with nearly a decade of legislative experience in Nevada. Her background in social work, public administration, and policy, combined with her extensive involvement in government relations, makes her particularly adept at legislative advocacy. Lea's skills in state budgeting and fiscal policy are highly valuable for navigating complex political landscapes. As a lobbyist, she has worked on diverse projects involving social media campaigns and data analysis for various industries, giving her a broad understanding of different sectors. Her experience includes regular sessions, special sessions, and interim periods between legislative sessions. As a trained mediator with negotiation and conflict resolution skills, Lea is well-equipped to handle the nuanced challenges of legislative advocacy and stakeholder management.

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  Sabrina Schnur

  Associate

  Sabrina Schnur is a recent addition to the lobbying field, bringing a unique perspective from her background in journalism. With a degree in Journalism and Business Administration from Boston University, Sabrina spent five years as a reporter, primarily covering breaking news and crime for the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Her experience has honed her skills in rapid information gathering, concise reporting, and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders. As a lobbyist, Sabrina excels in attending state meetings, building personal connections with decision-makers, and providing comprehensive notes on legislative issues. Her ability to track meetings, update clients on policy and program implementation, and manage client scheduling enhances the team's capacity to cover statewide meetings in person. Sabrina's background in investigative journalism and her award-winning reporting demonstrate her capability to dive deep into complex issues, a valuable asset in the world of legislative advocacy.

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  Annie Vong

  Legislative Intern

  Annie Vong is a UNLV alumna, graduating in 2024 with a degree in political science. While at UNLV, Annie also studied public policy, philosophy and literature, and gender and sexuality studies. She led two clubs while attending college, Undergraduate Law Review and People Power, the American Civil Liberties Union’s student advocacy branch. Annie spent two years as a student researcher for Brookings Mountain West and the Lincy Institute, writing policy briefs and fact sheets about a variety of topics including the 82nd Legislative Session, housing, health, the environment, and the economy. Before joining Cartwright NV Government Affairs, Annie worked for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, covering city government and breaking news. Her skills in research and journalism translate well into tracking new developments in government and industry. After the 83rd Legislative Session, Annie heads into the next step in her career —­ attending law school.