For the last 17 years, Barbara Marx Brocato has owned and operated her own consulting firm based in Annapolis. In her private practice, she has established a successful and highly-regarded firm known for its expertise in procurement, budgetary and fiscal matters, health care policy, and the legislative and regulatory process.  She has represented a broad spectrum of clients with interests in transportation, health care, education, biotechnology, law, elder care, business, and industry.