Partner at Insight Strategic Partners, a public affairs firm based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in government relations, public policy, and strategic communications. Insight provides strategic and political guidance on federal, state and local issues to leading non-profit institutions and associations, technology and energy companies, government agencies, and high-profile individuals. Insight’s trusted advisors have worked at the highest levels of government and politics, run large-scale campaigns online and on-the-ground, worked on high-profile causes and legal cases, provided counsel to prominent and high-net worth people, and advocated for clients at all levels of government, in the media, in the marketplace and to the public.

Co-founder of bike-based cargo delivery and advertising business called Freewheel (www.freewheelcargo.com). Freewheel provides last-mile, B2B and B2C delivery in Seattle's urban core and also offers a street-level advertising platform for our delivery customers and others.

Provide strategic guidance and ongoing support to organizations and individuals around political giving, implementing community service initiatives and other civic-related programs

Direct strategic planning, coalition building and consultant management around efforts to secure state funding for cancer research, care and prevention.

Served in front office of an organization with 140 attorneys and staff responsible for enforcing criminal laws of the United States and serving as legal counsel for federal government agencies. Supervised outreach, communications and policy-related activities and advised the U.S. Attorney on range of issues relating to the office’s work and mission.Prosecuted federal criminal cases, including those involving fraud, violent crimes and drug offenses. Participated in the design and implementation of crime prevention initiatives. Received Assistant Attorney General’s Distinguished Service Award and Executive Office of U.S. Attorneys Director’s Award for work on civil rights investigation into the Seattle Police Department.

Led voter registration and education, issue advocacy, and research efforts for nation’s largest non-partisan voter registration and engagement organization.Designed and managed ambitious programs that used new technologies and popular culture to engage young people in the political process.Served as in-house legal counsel with focus on compliance with voter registration and election laws.Oversaw staff of seven full-time employees and numerous interns, consultants and vendors.

Created nationally recognized non-profit organization that pioneered a service-based approach to political engagement.

Practiced in general litigation group with experience in high-stakes business torts, complex commercial disputes, white-collar criminal defense and pro bono cases.

Developed and implemented aggressive communications plans and advised on legislative and political strategy.Staff liaison to the House Budget Committee and Democratic Budget Group with legislative portfolio that included budget, international trade, campaign reform, and election reform issues.Served as chief spokesperson, wrote press releases and speeches, and prepared Congressman for media interviews and public appearances.