Develop and implement advocacy initiatives to promote conservation, restoration, and responsible stewardship of the James River. Advance strategic partnerships with policy makers, relevant agencies, conservation organizations, industry stakeholders, and constituents at the federal, state, and local level to promote conservation. Provide leadership within the Virginia Conservation Network’s Legislative Committee and as a representative on various state advisory committees.

Advise Member and staff on legal and policy issues related to agriculture, education, energy, ethics, judiciary, natural resources, science, and transportation and infrastructure. Advance Member's energy and environment work on House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Provided analysis on legal and policy issues in the areas of agriculture, education, judiciary, natural resources, science, and transportation and infrastructure. Built community support for environmental and education project within the district, convening federal, state, local, and private stakeholders.

Worked with legislative staff on issues related to the Congresswoman's position on the Natural Resources Committee and two subcommittees, the Public Lands and Environmental Regulations Subcommittee and the Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs Subcommittee.

Researched environmental and legal issues, assisted in preparation of administrative petitions, summarized policy positions, monitored proposed regulations, and reviewed permits requests.

Researched scientific and legal issues in the areas of government contracts, business law, employment law, and intellectual property law.

Instructed at-risk students in Algebra, Geometry, and Pre-Calculus. Prepared students for the ACT and Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) examinations.

Wrote and revised acquisition and procurement plans for F-18 Aircraft Program Office. Assisted with office operations. Received Secret (Non-Critical Sensitive) security clearance.