• Led the government affairs branch of the organization, advocating for students' basic needs to a variety of parties at the local, state, and national levels.• Conducted research and drafted policies to present to government officials in the state of Tennessee and nationally, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.• Coordinated with the TN State Chair and actively participated in TN State Chair meetings, fostering relationships and promoting collaboration among stakeholders.• Communicated and stayed up to date with the TN State Coalition, acting as a liaison to report back to SBNC UTK and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

• Developed, implemented, and optimized comprehensive policies and frameworks, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail.• Conducted thorough research and data analysis on compliance needs for the non-profit sector, delivering valuable recommendations to the CEO and Board of Trustees.• Assessed and reviewed internal draft policies guaranteeing accuracy, consistency, and alignment with current guidelines.• Produced high-quality policy and code of practice draft documents across a range of governance and compliance issues including Malpractice, General Data Protection and Regulation, Privacy, and Safeguarding.• Presented concise and informative oral briefings and reports to the CEO and Board of Trustees, offering expert advice on policy compliance and potential issues.• Collaborated with the IT department to enhance security measures, including the implementation of encryption, access controls, and data breach response plans, to protect electronic protected information.