Build and direct government relations operations at global, federal and state levels where I position the company to have a positive influence over policy affecting the semiconductor supply chain. I lead corporate efforts to secure government support, including coordination of efforts tied to the Chips & Science Act. Additionally, I spearhead our efforts to increase connectivity with policymakers in Asia and Europe to enhance their understanding of Entegris and our critical role in the semiconductor supply chain.

Direct government relations and public policy efforts for a global company specializing in IT and cybersecurity solutions. I have rebuilt the GR function into one closely integrated with senior leadership, sales and enablement teams as well as legal and compliance. As part of my role, I lead the company's PAC, driving solicitations and contribution planning for state and federal candidates.I identify strategic opportunities and potential challenges arising from political and policy trends at the state, federal and global levels. Working closely with senior leadership, legal, sales and subject matter experts across the firm, I coordinate and engage on our response to have the Unisys POV heard by policy makers. This includes representing the company with trade associations and state chambers of commerce.I also manage a team of contract lobbyists across a dozen states and the federal government, seeking to enhance corporate opportunities in the marketplace while protecting our bottom line in states and Washington, DC. Past successes include multi-year federal effort that resulted in $200M+ in corporate savings; effort across multiple states preventing harmful, costly legislation; supporting sales teams as they won $5M+ in new business. Strategic initiatives have led to stronger relationships with elected officials and staff across the country, from state Attorneys General to Members of Congress.

I drive the federal & state government relations efforts based on corporate and Americas public sector leadership initiatives. I focus on 4 main functions • Add political insight to discussions around state pursuits – communicate the political and policy environment to help inform discussions about state opportunities; provide insight on election implications and results; identify and share policy trends developing across states; connect state with federal to inform of implications and opportunities resulting from federal activity • Build relationships between company and government officials/associations – identify key officials, trade associations, legislative/agency events; help deliver a consistent message to government officials, and support relationship between senior corporate officials and public office holders • Identify and engage on relevant state and federal legislation and regulations – track federal, state and local legislation and regulations that present opportunities or challenges to company priorities • Protect the company and people from violating federal and state lobbying and ethics laws; oversee external lobbyists

Built a state government relations practice designed to improve corporate understanding of state political and policy environment. Included* Expanding relationships with elected officials, staff and agency leaders* Improving branding initiatives to raise awareness of Unisys and corporate solutions* Educating sales and enablement teams on key factors influencing procurement opportunities* Leading PAC contribution efforts in states* Educating corporate leadership on relevant state regulatory and legislative activities

As lead policy expert for Office of Public Policy (OPP) state relations operations, I identify and develop solutions for problematic legislation/regulation across 50 states while leading internal and external state communications efforts. I am also responsible for leading our group's federal lobbying compliance and state contracting efforts.Identification efforts include reviewing 300+ bills, regulations, and state hearings targeting financial regulation, arbitration, pay-equity, accounting, cyber-security, tax, and tort reform proposals. I coordinate regular public policy and strategy meetings with firm’s senior leadership, financial service and tax policy teams as well as outside consultants to understand how policy proposals directly affect the firm, our people and our business model. I represent EY and our point of view in meetings with legislators and trade associations, including New England Council, Republican Governors Association, US Chamber of Commerce and American Tort Reform Association. To provide solutions, I draft white papers, fact sheets, and grassroots materials that shape policy makers’ opinions on our issues, an integral component of our multi-jurisdictional state lobbying efforts. Ihave drafted legislative and regulatory language that incorporates the needs of both the public and private sector, producing proposals that all sides see as a win. These efforts are done in coordination with our federal and global teams where appropriate to provide seamless and consistent outcomes.I lead firm and OPP compliance with federal lobbying requirements, including supervising quarterly / semi-annual federal lobbying reports and helping train internal staff on lobbying matters. For the state team, I coordinate with Risk Management on state compliance to protect our people and firm. Administratively, I've drafted $1+ million budget for multiple firms’ state public policy efforts and handle EY's state financial matters, contracting and payment systems.

I acted as legal counsel for firm’s state-focused public policy efforts, managing research, analysis and legislative tracking program for state / federal relations. I developed a comprehensive firm-wide state lobbying and ethics program, training 8 senior partners as area political compliance directors and working with outside counsel on firm compliance policies. Annually, I tracked / reviewed 100-200 state legislative / regulatory pieces affecting the firm and the profession, while I also managed a project to develop global firm points of view and updates on public policy / regulatory matters of significance. I reviewed outside counsel’s work-product on CPA mobility legislation to confirm consistency with professional stance on public policy issues.

Applied existing and in-development regulatory standards for construction safety to real-world activities and reviewed legal enforcement matters to ensure accurate application of OSHA Administration law and policies. I drafted regulations on confined spaces and cranes/derricks and responded to 125+ public requests for interpretations of OSHA standards. Additionally, I worked with construction companies and trade associations to ensure accurate understanding of new construction standards and statutory interpretations.

I authored briefing papers to educate corporate counsel on matters such as Securities and Exchange Commission, CAN-SPAM Act, and Introduction to In-house Counsel. I also edited white papers for corporate counsel on topics including H1-B visas, data protection, attorney-client privilege, and homeland security.

As lead researcher for association of technology companies, I composed weekly summaries of technology issues (e.g., privacy rights, 3rd party liability, growth & development of e-commerce) for association members. I also performed research and evaluation of companies to inform the reports I prepared on prospective association members. In reorganizing the company’s database of legislative activity, I improved research and engagement opportunities.

Responsible for coordinating first-of-kind 50-state analysis of mental health law. Research was made available to the Commission as well as external authors for use in supporting papers on mental disability law in the United States. Led effort to track and analyze federal court cases of importance to the work of the Commission.