Gwynn Zakov, Esq.
Gwynn Zakov founded Garnet Government Relations in 2023. Having worked in and around the Vermont State House for 16 years, she is one of the most experienced lobbyists in Montpelier and has developed deep relationships with key policy makers.
She has a Masters in Environmental Law and Juris Doctor degree from Vermont Law School. She served as an Assistant Clerk of the Vermont House of Representatives from 2009 - 2013. She spent the next nearly ten years as both a Staff Attorney and lobbyist for the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, the state's leading advocacy organization of Vermont municipalities.
Over the years she has represented clients in a wide variety of policy issues, with a heavy focus on issues that touch and concern state and local government. Gwynn is experienced in representing clients and advocating for their individualized policy priorities. She has a proven track record in developing and implementing strategic advocacy campaigns, building coalitions, and mobilizing stakeholders to support policy objectives.
She's a collaborative team player with a passion for public service having previously served on the Vermont Law Enforcement Advisory Board, the Animal Cruelty Advisory Board, the Special Investigative Unit Grant Board, NLC's Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee, the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board, the Vermont Local Roads Stakeholder Group, the Vermont Opioid Settlement Advisory Commission and the Regional Dispatch Working Group.
She currently volunteers on her local volunteer fire department, serves as the town representative on the Regional Planning Commission Board of Directors, and serves as the Chair of her town's Planning Commission. She also serves on the Executive Committee for the Central Vermont Inns of Court.
When she's not working or volunteering in her community, Gwynn enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and menagerie of pets and farm animals. She enjoys hiking, swimming, horseback riding, snowboarding, exploring local eateries, cafes, and weekend trips around New England.