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Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

• Policy Director in the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services (DMHHS), within the Executive Office of the Mayor (EOM). • Provide support, oversight, direction, recommendations, and advice to agencies within the DMHHS cluster on policy issues, proposed legislation and regulations, programs, projects, testimony, annual reports, DC Council (Council) oversight, and annual performance and budgetary reporting.• Manage the DMHHS policy team – comprised of one Senior Policy… Show more • Policy Director in the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services (DMHHS), within the Executive Office of the Mayor (EOM). • Provide support, oversight, direction, recommendations, and advice to agencies within the DMHHS cluster on policy issues, proposed legislation and regulations, programs, projects, testimony, annual reports, DC Council (Council) oversight, and annual performance and budgetary reporting.• Manage the DMHHS policy team – comprised of one Senior Policy Advisor and two Policy Advisors - Supervise and provide guidance and direction to the team on the research and development of short and long-range policy and legislative priorities.• Serve as the connection and facilitator for DMHHS agencies with (and between) EOM and the Council.• Review, edit, and provide approval for all agency materials before presented to EOM and/or the Council.• Advise the Deputy Mayor and Chief of Staff on legislative, regulatory, programmatic, and breaking issues that impact the HHS cluster. - Assesses the political/community environment and potential impact, risks, benefits, strengths and/or weaknesses associated with particular proposals or courses of action. - Answer EOM and Council inquiries on programs, issues, and proposed legislation. - Serve as HHS cluster budget expert and liaison with the City Administrator’s Office of Budget and Performance Management (OBPM). - Fill in for Chief of Staff and staff Deputy Mayor when need arises. • Write and contribute to testimony, memos, presentations, and statements for Council hearings, presentation to the Mayor and CA, government agencies, and press.• Work closely with the Chief of Staff, Deputy Mayor, other DC government agencies and officials, and relevant stakeholders to develop, coordinate and execute strategic plans and projects.• Coordinate and serve as DMHHS performance management lead. Entails creating annual plan, tracking statistics and progress, and end of year closeout. Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Detailed to DC Government’s Department of Health (DC Health), Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Administration (HEPRA) through a CDC Foundation grant. • Manage District government internal agency COVID-19 testing program. - Coordinate with agency leads to ensure required employees are submitting their weekly COVID-19 test, tests are being picked up by external courier, and technical issues are resolved. - Serve as the point of contact with Curative, the external org… Show more • Detailed to DC Government’s Department of Health (DC Health), Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Administration (HEPRA) through a CDC Foundation grant. • Manage District government internal agency COVID-19 testing program. - Coordinate with agency leads to ensure required employees are submitting their weekly COVID-19 test, tests are being picked up by external courier, and technical issues are resolved. - Serve as the point of contact with Curative, the external org. running the testing program. • Work with Curative lead to solve issues and streamline testing program.• Stand up the District’s rapid antigen testing program. - Contact antigen test manufacturers to explore availability and acquire samples. • Initial agreement to purchase 200,000 tests was increased to 5 million by Mayor. - Produce Statement(s) of Work for purchasing and distributing test kits. - Create FAQ and Fact Sheets for physical distribution with test kits and placement online. - Mail test kits to all Public Schools and Public Charter Schools in the District for student testing requirement after extended breaks.• Develop policy analysis documents to aid DC Health and HEPRA in proposing legislation and regulations.• Identify areas of policy concern for DC Health and provide analytical and evaluative expertise on clarification and applicability of existing, new, and proposed laws and regulations.• Identify areas of interest that need further development and/or study for the department. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Lead The Salvation Army’s National Headquarters (TSA NHQ) policy / social services team on all issues that fall within the Basic Needs program area.--- Basic Needs policy covers food and energy assistance (SNAP, WIC, Summer Meals, LIHEAP, Public Charge) and health care (Medicaid, access in general).• Cover critical Salvation Army issue of taxation along with the LGBTQ+ portfolio.--- Tax work focused around advocacy on Charitable Giving, Legacy IRA, and the Unrelated Business… Show more • Lead The Salvation Army’s National Headquarters (TSA NHQ) policy / social services team on all issues that fall within the Basic Needs program area.--- Basic Needs policy covers food and energy assistance (SNAP, WIC, Summer Meals, LIHEAP, Public Charge) and health care (Medicaid, access in general).• Cover critical Salvation Army issue of taxation along with the LGBTQ+ portfolio.--- Tax work focused around advocacy on Charitable Giving, Legacy IRA, and the Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT).• Provide support on all other policy areas relevant to TSA social services programs nationwide.--- Key issues include: housing, workforce development, addiction treatment, and mental health.• Advocate to legislators and regulators at the federal level on behalf of NHQ and the four territories of The Salvation Army of the United States.• Write memos, Letters to Congress, sign-ons, regulatory comments, fact sheets, action alerts, op-eds, talking points, and briefs for internal and external use and submission / dissemination.• Brief CEO and executive team on relevant policy issues in preparation for media / public appearances.• Track, analyze and advocate on legislation and regulations relevant to TSA programs and services.• Organize and run monthly in-person and virtual Capitol Hill visits for representatives from the field to allow them the opportunity to discuss localized issues with their Members of Congress.--- Help with the coordination of in-state site visits and state level advocacy.• Present to nationwide staff on internal Social Services Webinar and at lead sessions at conferences.• Collaborate with relevant coalitions on advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and with federal agencies.• Represent TSA at Leadership 18 and Independent Sector meetings.• Act as TSA NHQ’s lead contact with the USDA.• Serve as The Salvation Army’s alternate representative for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program’s (EFSP) National Board and attend monthly board meetings. Show less

College Park, Md

Graduate Research Assistant at the National Center for Smart Growth (NCSG) working with the Purple Line Corridor Coalition (PLCC).• Build, maintain, and update the Purple Line Corridor Coalition website through WordPress hosting and use of Invent theme and Page Builder plugin.• Support the public-private-community project through coalition building, collaboration, research, policy work, and outreach.• Represent the PLCC at partner meetings and stakeholder engagement events.•… Show more Graduate Research Assistant at the National Center for Smart Growth (NCSG) working with the Purple Line Corridor Coalition (PLCC).• Build, maintain, and update the Purple Line Corridor Coalition website through WordPress hosting and use of Invent theme and Page Builder plugin.• Support the public-private-community project through coalition building, collaboration, research, policy work, and outreach.• Represent the PLCC at partner meetings and stakeholder engagement events.• Provide project development support for the growing PLCC initiative as Purple Line construction continues to ramp up. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Research Associate Intern working with Disability and Rehabilitation team on policy matters and related issues.• Support the Disability and Rehabilitation practice area on the issues of vocational rehabilitation, knowledge translation, labor force participation, career pathways, and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).• Assist in the development of technical assistance materials informed by disability policy.• Grant research and identification for future project… Show more Research Associate Intern working with Disability and Rehabilitation team on policy matters and related issues.• Support the Disability and Rehabilitation practice area on the issues of vocational rehabilitation, knowledge translation, labor force participation, career pathways, and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).• Assist in the development of technical assistance materials informed by disability policy.• Grant research and identification for future project proposals.• Collect, analyze, and review research and evaluation data on related disability and rehabilitation issues.• Review, identify, and develop materials describing disability and rehabilitation research findings.• Update and develop informational materials for use at conferences and on social media. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Support campaigns and policy efforts to improve consumer rights in a variety of fields, including financial services, telecommunications, health care, energy, and product safety.• Draft fact sheets, infographics, data analysis, research papers, blogs, and social media communications.• Attend hearings, meetings, and other events to track the latest legislative and policy developments on Capitol Hill and other government and policy circles.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Research legislation and political races, including political candidates’ legislative records and animal advocacy background.• Help develop the Humane Scorecard by tracking legislative positions and votes.• Respond to member inquiries regarding HSLF and animal protection issues.• Attend congressional briefings on animal protection issues, organizational meetings, and educational opportunities and presentations.• Assist with political activity including the compilation and… Show more • Research legislation and political races, including political candidates’ legislative records and animal advocacy background.• Help develop the Humane Scorecard by tracking legislative positions and votes.• Respond to member inquiries regarding HSLF and animal protection issues.• Attend congressional briefings on animal protection issues, organizational meetings, and educational opportunities and presentations.• Assist with political activity including the compilation and review of action alerts, direct mail, and press releases. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Search for, catalog, attend, film, transcribe, and write memos for events held and attended by U.S. Representative Barbara Comstock.• Leverage political knowledge and research to hold candidate accountable for words and actions.• Cut and edit relevant clips using editing software for use by campaign and other affiliated organizations.

Washington, Dc

• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments using LexisNexis and other report services.• Create written worksheets identifying and analyzing legislative and regulatory issues and developments of importance for the Vice President of Government Affairs.• Track and follow all relevant legislation for updates, amendments, votes, analysis, and movement.• Work with legislators, assistants, staffers, and other parties to amend legislation favorably for all parties.•… Show more • Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments using LexisNexis and other report services.• Create written worksheets identifying and analyzing legislative and regulatory issues and developments of importance for the Vice President of Government Affairs.• Track and follow all relevant legislation for updates, amendments, votes, analysis, and movement.• Work with legislators, assistants, staffers, and other parties to amend legislation favorably for all parties.• Contact and open dialogues with regulatory agencies with respect to new regulatory proposals.• Lobby and advocate on behalf of the association at meetings held with Representatives, Senators, staffers, and other relevant outside parties.• Help with all PAC responsibilities including administration, recognition, recruitment, and use of funds.• Conduct specialized research and analysis of state and federal statutes and regulations.• Provide paralegal support as assigned with respect to legislative, regulatory or corporate issues.• Manage all aspects of the SEMA Action Network (SAN) including website updates, maintenance, and content creation, email outreach efforts (Action Alerts), and grassroots network growth.• Maintain and update Facebook and Twitter pages along with managing all discussions and interactions conducted within them.• Contribute articles to weekly SEMA eNews and monthly SEMA News magazine.• Helped in the planning, coordination, and execution of the Washington Office’s biennial Rally / Fly-In Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Oversaw the end-to-end data quality process for Absentee vote and Early vote (AVEV) files.• Coordinated the proper collection and processing of AVEV files from Secretaries of State and County Boards of Election.• Leveraged internal and external resources to audit incoming files.• Worked with County Clerks and Election Officials to acquire county wide election results with precinct by precinct breakdowns.

Master’S Degree

Bachelor'S Degree, History