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Saint Paul, Mn

Specializing in organizational leadership, strategic planning, government relations, public-private partnerships, lobbying, coalition building, community relations, crisis communications, goal-setting, project management, and team building.

Saint Paul, Mn

Guided the Saint Paul Port Authority towards significant achievements such as expanding the tax base, creating quality jobs, and revitalizing river commerce.Key initiatives include an award-winning green bond sale, showcasing our commitment to sustainable practices, and the pre-development of a transformative 40-acre site in the East Side, creating a vibrant mixed-use space.

North Central And East Saint Paul, Mn, Council Ward 5

Saint Paul City Council Member from 2012 to 2024, where I held the role of Council President since 2017. In this capacity, I played a strong role in facilitating and negotiating the city's annual budget of $800 million. Through my unwavering commitment to an equity-focused legislative agenda and efficient oversight of council staff, I have actively contributed to the city's substantial progress and positive trajectory.In this role, I actively participated in various leadership positions, including the Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Saint Paul Port Authority, Rice Larpenteur Alliance, Saint Paul Regional Water Services, League of Minnesota Cities, Metro Cities / Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, Joint Property Tax Advisory Committee, and Smart Trips (now Move Minnesota). These roles allowed me to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and shape policy decisions that positively impacted the community.

Saint Paul, Mn

Led a collaborative, cross-jurisdictional effort to revitalize underserved areas in Ramsey County, especially Rice Street at Larpenteur.Secured funding, engaged diverse partners, and developed a comprehensive plan.Established a governing board with members from various cities and counties to foster collaboration.

Saint Paul, Mn

Key contributor in developing the annual city-centric legislative agenda for the state.Demonstrated leadership as a member of the Building Committee, spearheading the redevelopment of University and Rice site.

Saint Paul, Mn

Responsible for supervising water operations, ratifying budgets and revenue bonds, and suggesting water rates.Spearheaded a decade-long initiative to replace lead water service lines across the utility's service area without any expense to property owners.

Responsible for developing and managing a 72-event summer guerrilla marketing presence in the Twin Cities. Authored GoGirl blog and contributed to Twitter and Facebook. Represented product at expos, races, trade shows, etc.

•Senior Account Executive - Politics & Public Affairs - Primary day-to-day contact with clients. Developed comprehensive communications strategies for political and public affairs campaigns including paid and earned media; online, mainstream, press releases, viral, media alerts, outreach, graphic identity, press events and trouble shooting. Worked with agency team of media, production and creative professionals to push work through on time and on budget. Developed a research program with mystery patients, clinic visits and focus groups for national organization. Assisted in new business development.•Project Manager – Hired vendors to support agency capabilities, including production, art direction, graphic design, photography, new media and print. Produced several radio spots and managed multiple print and TV projects. Created syste to ensure all elements of production were documented and filed systematically. Actualized project budgets.

•Press Office - Planned and executed media outreach in support of office policy. Built and managed strong relationships with media and key stakeholders. Issued press releases and media alerts, coordinated press conferences and handled press calls. Monitored and interpreted news statewide. •Policy Advocate - Represented Attorney General at collaborative meetings with diverse mix of agency, industry and advocacy groups. Testified before the State Legislature and Public Utilities Commission. Facilitated meetings between staff attorneys, legislative specialists and consumer liaisons to develop smart policy recommendations and legislative proposals.•Mediator- Responded to citizen inquiries in a timely, detailed and meticulous manner. Honed mediation and negotiation skills.