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Recent Recognition
The Hill's Top Lobbyist 2024
The Hill has once again selected Brianne as a Top 100 Lobbyist of 2024.
10 Women Rising in Gaming
CDC Gaming has named Brianne as one of their ’10 Women Rising in Gaming’ for 2023.
Strategic Development Services
With experience at all levels of government across the United States & internationally, you can trust Doura-Schawohl to help you build valued connections and navigate the complexities of gaming policy, addictions, disorders and disabilities, and veterans issues.
About
“Driving significant awareness and policy considerations to the issue of problem gambling has been extremely rewarding. While our understanding of mental health continues to expand, it’s my passion that we acknowledge, collaborate, and innovate to highlight all invisible addictions, disorders, and disabilities for so many individuals who are not often given a voice during the policy making process.”
— Brianne Doura-Schawohl
Media
Brianne Discusses VIP Programs with The Guardian
Brianne Doura-Schawohl shares her thoughts in a recent article in The Guardian that dives into the growing trend of VIP programs in the U.S. sports betting industry.
Brianne Shares Her Thoughts on Whether Responsible Gaming Initiatives Are Working
“I do think the industry has embraced this more,” Doura-Schawohl says, but quickly adds, “There’s still a missing cohort that needs to understand their roles and responsibilities. And that’s that of the regulator. I think regulators are still in a nascency and infancy...
Kindbridge Research Institute Appoints Brianne Doura-Schawohl to Board
Brianne Doura-Schawohl joins Kindbridge Research Institute Board of Trustees, boosting its mission in mental health and gambling related harm research.
Outside the Lines
SportsCenter Outside The Lines examines the history of sports betting in the United States from its Las Vegas roots to mainstream acceptance.
CNBC Television
CNBC’s Contessa Brewer reports on concerns in the gambling industry.
“These policy manuals need to be updated to address this addiction, the way they address things like alcohol. We need to be doing more to prevent and treat this disorder,” Doura-Schawohl said.
“I believe that the men and women who put on that uniform every day are willing to sacrifice it all. I think the least we can do is have the government tell them we’ve got your back,” she said.
Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show
Brianne takes Martin through her time on the Massachusetts council for Gaming and Health, and her role in creating the formative responsible gaming policies in the country, as well as her work in tackling compulsive gambling in the military.
Martin and Brianne also cover family, and get Brianne’s advice on how to juggle a successful career with your family life.
CNBC Generation Gamble