Aly Higgins Wheeler
FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Aly is a seasoned political fundraiser and founder of Wheelerhouse LLC, which she launched in 2018. She specializes in developing creative fundraising strategies and has raised over $75 million for Governors, Members of Congress, congressional candidates, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, 501(c)(4) advocacy groups, 527 organizations, and federal PACs, leveraging high-dollar donors, corporate contributions, and political action committees.
Her expertise spans fundraising, strategic planning, event management, and relationship building. Aly’s services include developing tailored fundraising strategies, executing them through donor engagement, making seven-figure asks, managing principals and consultants, promoting clients’ work to the donor community, and leading fundraising events ranging from one-on-one meetings to large-scale galas and multi-day trips.
“A boat is always safe in the harbor, but that’s not what boats are built for.”
That quote has been her “motto” throughout her career, and has empowered her to challenge herself with new opportunities. It is what ultimately motivated her to start her own company and what keeps her motivated to stay true to her morals and work with people and organizations she believes in.
When not working, she enjoys exploring DC with her husband and kids, and some of her favorite things include slightly dirty martinis, Celine Dion, and sunshine.
Graham Wheeler
Chief Marketing Consultant, Wheelerhouse Creative
Graham helps businesses unlock their full marketing potential through data-driven strategies and compelling creative. With over a decade of experience — from launching campaigns for early-stage startups to directing marketing for championship sports franchises like the 2019 World Series Champion Washington Nationals and the DC Defenders — he brings both big-league expertise and a hands-on, results-oriented approach.
Specializing in brand strategy, digital marketing, fan engagement, and sponsorship activation, Graham combines market insights with storytelling to deliver campaigns that captivate audiences, strengthen brand presence, and drive measurable growth. A New Jersey native who has called DC home since 2008, his strategies are shaped by his passions for sports, music, film, and the local bar scene.
““Life Moves Pretty Fast. If You Don’t Stop And Look Around Once In A While, You Could Miss It.””
Graham prides himself on living in the moment and when he’s not coming up with out-of-the-box marketing gold, he is busy chasing his kids through the streets of DC, playing soccer, mixing cocktails or playing dominoes with his wife.