For over 25 years, Susan Gaston has been advocating for clients at Virginia's public policy table.

Helping businesses, industry organizations and communities have a stronger voice where decisions are made.

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Virginia Connections. Real Outcomes.


Susan Gaston IS The Gaston Group, a highly respected and effective Virginia-based governmental relations and public affairs lobbying firm that achieves successful outcomes for clients thanks to established and authentic relationships fostered by its leader.

Having founded the firm in 2000, The Gaston Group maintains an extensive client list that includes Fortune 200 and 500.

When you work with The Gaston Group, your goals become Susan’s top priorities. You collaborate directly with Susan and benefit from her 20-plus years of expertise in developing impactful legislative strategies.

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Meet Susan Gaston

Determined. Tireless. Passionate. Get to know the Founder and President of The Gaston Group, who also holds the distinction of serving on the Sorenson Institute for Public Policy at the University of Virginia.

ABOUT
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Our Expertise

The Gaston Group works with clients from all sectors in areas that include direct lobbying, public policy advocacy campaigns, message development, public testimony, media relations, coalition building and grassroots and grasstops support.

SERVICES
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Success and Solutions

Experience counts. Results matter.

Read about a few of the positive legislative outcomes achieved for clients.

CURRENT WINS