Steve La Pierre
About Steve La Pierre
Steve La Pierre is the Director of Government Affairs at Boston Scientific, with extensive experience in government relations and political management.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Steve La Pierre is the Director Of Government Affairs at Boston Scientific. He has held this position since 2004. His role primarily entails managing relationships with governmental entities, advocating for industry-related regulations, and ensuring compliance with governmental policies. He plays a crucial role in shaping the company's government affairs strategies and initiatives.
Previous Experience at BlueCross BlueShield Association
Prior to his role at Boston Scientific, Steve La Pierre served as the Director of Government Relations at BlueCross BlueShield Association from 1999 to 2004. In this capacity, he was responsible for overseeing the association's government relationship strategies, lobbying on behalf of health care policies, and ensuring the association's interests were well represented to legislative bodies.
Role at American Chiropractic Association
From 1996 to 1999, Steve La Pierre worked as the Political Director at the American Chiropractic Association. His responsibilities included managing political advocacy programs, engaging with policymakers to influence healthcare legislation related to chiropractic practice, and mobilizing resources for the association's political initiatives.
Early Career in Government Relations
Steve La Pierre's earlier career included notable roles such as Director of Government Relations at the Association of Telemessaging Services International (1993-1995) and Legislative Assistant at the Office of Congressional Affairs, US Office of Personnel Management (1992-1993). These positions provided him with a solid foundation in legislative processes and advocacy.
Educational Background
Steve La Pierre earned a Master of Arts in Political Management from The George Washington University, studying from 1993 to 1996. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Speech Communication from Syracuse University, obtained between 1986 and 1990. His academic background has been instrumental in shaping his expertise in government affairs and political advocacy.