MEET THE TEAM
GEORGE MCELWEE 
PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER, THE RESERVE COMPONENT
George McElwee is the founder and president of The Reserve Component (TRC), a lobbying firm with bipartisan relationships that provides scalable, mission-critical support to companies, trade associations, nonprofits, and state and local governments.
KATIE HAZLETT
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, THE RESERVE COMPONENT
Katie Hazlett brings nearly two decades of expertise in federal appropriations and successfully driving legislative initiatives in Congress. She has held senior positions in the federal government’s legislative and executive branches.
MAYA HARRIS-CAMERON
DIRECTOR, THE RESERVE COMPONENT
Maya Harris-Cameron is a veteran government relations executive with more than 20 years of experience shaping federal legislative strategy, driving congressional appropriations, and leading complex interagency coordination.
MACKENZIE CAMPBELL
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT AND OPERATIONS MANAGER, THE RESERVE COMPONENT
Mackenzie Campbell’s path into federal advocacy began with a year-long internship at a lobbying firm in 2022, where she discovered her passion for fostering bipartisan solutions on Capitol Hill. Mackenzie supports clients by managing outreach, scheduling, research tasks, and overseeing interns.
SOPHIE SCOTT
LEGISLATIVE AIDE AND RESEARCH ASSISTANT, THE RESERVE COMPONENT
Sophie Scott is the Legislative Aide and Research Assistant at The Reserve Component, where she supports legislative research and outreach efforts for clients. She previously served as a Government Affairs Coordinator at TRC, managing stakeholder engagement and policy tracking.
JAKE FALES
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COORDINATOR, THE RESERVE COMPONENT
Jake Fales is the Government Affairs Coordinator at the Reserve Component. He leads stakeholder outreach on key policy priorities, builds coalitions, and works with legislators and organizations across the country to bring our clients’ priorities across the finish line.
ALEXA FORBES
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COORDINATOR, THE RESERVE COMPONENT
Alexa Forbes is a Government Affairs Coordinator at The Reserve Component, where she focuses on drafting legislative updates and coordinating outreach for clients. She is currently a junior at the University of Maryland, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in government and politics, looking to pursue a career in law.