Marie Osceola-Branch
Legislative Specialist

Ms. Osceola-Branch, of Miccosukee/Seminole descent, joined HSDW in 1994. Prior to joining the Firm, Ms. Osceola-Branch worked for the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida for 14 years, serving successively as health education coordinator, tribal school principal, and government programs manager.

Ms. Osceola-Branch's responsibilities at the Firm include monitoring and advocacy on various legislative and appropriations issues, including Indian Self-Determination and housing as well as the BIA and HUD budgets. She closely follows legislation related to gaming and transportation. Ms. Osceola-Branch has worked extensively on the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act on behalf of a number of our clients.

Ms. Osceola-Branch earned a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Florida International University in 1988, and received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Miami in 1975.

E-mail: mosceola-branch@hsdwdc.com

Phone: (202) 822-8282

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