As a government affairs/policy professional, I have developed extensive experience leading high-profile consulting engagements in both public and private sectors. Having been recognized as a strategic thinker, I am adept at managing multi-dimensional engagements and agendas calling for strategic agility around complex matters of company, community or organizational interest.UNIQUE ABILITIES: Government Relations • Program Development • Organization/Team Building • Crisis Management • Media Relations • Issues Management • Relationship Management • Coalition Building • Strategic Consulting • Issue Advocacy • Regulatory Compliance • Healthcare Consulting • Community Relations • Strategic Development • Legislative Leadership • Community EngagementClient advocacyWorking on behalf of the iconic arena Madison Square Garden, led development of the strategy and tactics behind a push to ensure the long-term competitive viability of the institution in the market.Regulatory approvals & complianceSuccessfully guided Charter Communications through a rigorous State government regulatory review process as it sought to acquire Time Warner Cable, resulting in the creation of the nation’s 2nd largest broadband provider & 3rd largest cable television provider.Policy developmentRepresenting the largest, highest-performing free, public charter school network in New York serving more than 15,000 K-12 students, functioned as chief architect of statutory, regulatory & legal approvals for an independent teacher certification program.Community advocacyShepherded Elle’s Law through the New York State Legislature. Guided 4-year-old Elle Vandenberghe’s mother, Heather, through the intimidating maze of State government advocacy in search for a meaningful legislative remedy to a seeming inadequacy in motor vehicle law.I am always open to networking with others in the public and private sectors. Feel free to reach out to me via LinkedIn or via email at allison@asagovtaffairs.com