Garrett Murch

Founder, GCM Strategies

Garrett Murch has more than two decades of professional experience working at the intersection of public policy, communications, and government. His work focuses on helping organizations navigate complex policy environments by developing clear arguments, communicating them effectively, and engaging policymakers with credibility.

Garrett spent many years working in the United States Senate, including for former Senator Olympia Snowe, the Senate Committee on the Budget, and the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. He has also worked in the think tank world and in the media, including as a member of the government relations team at The Heritage Foundation and as an editor for Laura Ingraham at the digital media startup LifeZette. These experiences inform his approach to strategic communications and public policy.

Since founding GCM Strategies, Garrett has worked with businesses, non-profits, and advocacy organizations to advance their objectives through strategic planning, policy communications, media engagement, and government relations.

Garrett lives with his wife Andrea, their daughter Isabella, their Chocolate Lab Mav, and their German Shorthaired Pointer Hardy.

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What Colleagues & Clients Say

"I trust Garrett unequivocally, personally and professionally. So should you.”

— Dr. Robert Kaufman, Professor, Pepperdine University School of Public Policy

"Garrett is a fantastic writer. He has an uncanny ability to hear a vision and distill it into thoughtful written content.”

— Adrienne Schweer, Fellow and Paid Family Leave Task Force lead, Bipartisan Policy Center

"Garrett brings passion, intellect, and drive to any project he sets his mind to, and I recommend him without hesitation.”

— Christopher Bedford, Senior Editor for politics and Washington correspondent for Blaze Media

"Garrett is honest, experienced in Washington, and has a great reputation.”

— Brian Darling, former Communications Director and Counsel for Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY)