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Grassroots advocate out to change minds

Ecker receives 'Volunteer of the Year' award from Public Affairs Council Ecker In an age of political impasse, Heidi Ann Ecker doesn't have the easiest job—it's her mission to make people realize they can influence government. Her secret for success? A lot of enthusiasm, and a generous use of clips from movies ranging from "Braveheart" to "Animal House." "I work to dispel that sense of apathy and the way that I do that is making people feel relevant," she told CEO Update. The Public Affairs Council recently named Ecker, director of government affairs and grassroots programs for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, "Volunteer of the Year" for her work both… Read More