Katy B. Sen

Lobbyist Principal

St. Paul

651-556-9220

ksen@messerlikramer.com
Profile Representative Experience Publications & Presentations Professional & Community
Profile

Katy Sen is Lobbyist Principal and immediate past chair of the firm’s Government Relations Division. Katy represents Fortune 500 companies, professional sports teams, non-profits, small businesses, trade associations, and local governments at the Capitol.  Clients trust Katy to navigate complex legislative issues and provide sound advice. Katy’s long-standing relationships with leaders on both sides of the aisle, ability to think creatively about strategy, and unmatched client service have earned her the reputation as one of the top lobbyists in Minnesota.

Prior to coming to Messerli Kramer, Katy served as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Governor’s Office, where she oversaw development of the Governor’s biennial state budget and capital budget proposals.  Katy also served as the Director of Research in the House of Representatives DFL Caucus for seven years.

Katy holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and a Bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University.

Practice Areas

Government Relations Agriculture Association Management Capital Investment Energy Environment/Natural Resources Global Business Healthcare Insurance Local Government Non-Profit Public Safety Regulatory Tax & Economic Development Transportation

Education

  • Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Master’s in Public Policy, Public Service Fellow
  • Northwestern University, B.A. in Political Science and International Studies, cum laude
Representative Experience
  • Secured funding for the Minnesota Zoo to build a state-of-the-art Animal Hospital that will provide care for over 5,000 animals and veterinary education in a world class facility.
  • Secured passage of legislation supporting the most comprehensive firefighter well-being legislation in the nation.
  • Secured $200 million in funding to reconstruct the I-35W and I-494 Interchange.
  • Represented a major Minnesota sports team on tax and regulatory issues at the State Capitol.
  • Represented the City of Bloomington in securing funding for the busiest transit station in Minnesota at the Mall of America.
  • Co-led coalition that successfully passed “Biosimilars” prescription drug legislation to help reduce prescription drug costs.
  • Represented a diverse group of stakeholders in securing funding to help victims of sex trafficking.
  • Secured $24 million for Minnesota’s sports commission to bring world class events to Minnesota, such as the Olympic Gymnastics Trial, WWE Summer Slam, and the World Junior Hockey Championship.
  • Secured $25 million for the City of Saint Paul for construction to upgrade the Kellogg Blvd/Third Street Bridge in downtown Saint Paul.
Publications & Presentations

Presentations

  • Panelist, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Women in Business: The Power of the Woman’s Vote
  • Panelist, Medical Alley Association Political Action Committee Election Preview
  • Panelist, TurnAround Management Association Post-Election Analysis
  • Key-Note Speaker, Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota Session Preview
Professional & Community

Associations

  • Women Winning, Board Member

  • Minnesota Government Relations Counsel, Former Board Member

Community Involvement

  • Family Partnership, Minneapolis, MN, Volunteer

  • Messerli Kramer Foundation, Former Board Member