Madam Policy

Madam Vice President? Madam Speaker? Now there’s Madam Policy, a podcast by and about women shaping policy and creating history.

Hosted by Dee Martin—life-long organizer and advocate—with a rotating cast of co-hosts and subject matter experts in the Washington, DC-based Policy Resolution Group at Bracewell LLP, each episode features an interview with an extraordinary woman who is making change.

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Translating Markets: Jamila Piracci on Policy, Markets, and Risk
July 15, 2026

Translating Markets: Jamila Piracci on Policy, Markets, and Risk

What do financial markets and motherhood have in common? More than you might think. In this episode, Jamila Piracci, principal of Roos Innovations, joins host Dee Martin to explore the delicate act of translating financial markets to increase understanding between the public and private sectors. Jamila reflects on the ways motherhood, music, and entrepreneurship have shaped her leadership and decision-making over the years, guiding her journey from public service to building her own firm.
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The Future of Critical Minerals with Amanda Van Dyke, Author of The Mineral Imperative
June 12, 2026

The Future of Critical Minerals with Amanda Van Dyke, Author of The Mineral Imperative

In this episode, host Dee Martin sits down with Amanda Van Dyke, Founder of the Critical Mineral Hub and author of The Mineral Imperative, to explore why critical minerals have become a defining issue for the global economy, national security, and industrial strategy. Amanda breaks down what qualifies as a critical mineral, why supply chains are increasingly vulnerable, and why understanding mineral systems is essential for policymakers. Want to learn more about the hidden minerals powering mod
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The Future of Critical Minerals with Amanda Van Dyke, Author of The Mineral Imperative
June 9, 2026

The Future of Critical Minerals with Amanda Van Dyke, Author of The Mineral Imperative

In this episode, host Dee Martin sits down with Amanda Van Dyke, Founder of the Critical Mineral Hub and author of The Mineral Imperative, to explore why critical minerals have become a defining issue for the global economy, national security, and industrial strategy. Amanda breaks down what qualifies as a critical mineral, why supply chains are increasingly vulnerable, and why understanding mineral systems is essential for policymakers. Want to learn more about the hidden minerals powering mod
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Keys to Independence: CEO Kris Thompson on Housing & Hope at Calvary Women’s Services
April 10, 2026

Keys to Independence: CEO Kris Thompson on Housing & Hope at Calvary Women’s Services

On this episode of Madam Policy, co-hosts Dee Martin and Caitlin Sickles sit down with Kris Thompson, CEO of Calvary Women’s Services, for a powerful conversation on what it truly takes to move women from crisis to independence. Together, they explore how permanent housing, job training, and holistic services are transforming lives—and why these solutions matter for policy, communities, and economic resilience. The discussion also highlights Calvary’s upcoming Hope Gala, a celebration of impact
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Alice Lin, former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, U.S. Department of the Treasury: Insights from an IRA and Tax Policy Maven
Feb. 27, 2025

Alice Lin, former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, U.S. Department of the Treasury: Insights from an IRA and Tax Policy Maven

Tax policy expert and former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs (Tax & Budget) at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Alice Lin joins Madam Policy host Dee Martin to discuss her journey from being a senior tax policy advisor in...
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Toni-Marie Higgins, Chief of Staff, Sen. John Boozman (R-AR): Trailblazer, Thought Leader & Policy Pro
Feb. 19, 2025

Toni-Marie Higgins, Chief of Staff, Sen. John Boozman (R-AR): Trailblazer, Thought Leader & Policy Pro

Chief of Staff to Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Toni-Marie Higgins, returns to Madam Policy to discuss leadership and policy priorities in the new political climate of the Republican Trifecta. Hot topics include the reauthorization of the important...
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About the Host

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Dee Martin

Dee is an attorney, activist, and feminist.

In her day job, Dee is co-chair of the Policy Resolution Group at Bracewell LLP where she represents clients before the U.S. Congress and federal agencies, developing and implementing policy and media strategies that achieve her client's goals.

Dee has been named a "Washington, DC Trailblazer" and "Crisis Leadership Trailblazer" by National Law Journal (2020-2021); a "Top Lobbyist" by The Hill (2017-2022); a "Champion of PR" by PRWeek (2017); a "Top 40 Under 40 Lobbyist" by Washingtonian Magazine (2011); a "Female Powerbroker" by Law360 (2014); a "Champion" by the Legal Times (2011); and a "Women Who Mean Business Awardee" by the Washington Business Journal (2011).

Dee has focused her pro bono efforts on assisting young women escaping persecution by global terrorist organizations. For her work, she was honored with the "Unlikely Heroes Legacy Award" (2016) and was recognized by Professional Women in Advocacy as an "Excellence in Advocacy" award finalist (2016).

Dee is co-founder of the award-winning Minute Mentoring®, a women's leadership program, and serves on the board of directors for a national non-profit organization dedicated to social, political, and economic equality for women.