• Developed and made recommendations to the Texas legislature on budget and policy issues affecting judicial branch courts and agencies;• During legislative sessions, wrote and provided testimony to the House Appropriation Committee and Senate Finance Committee; supported legislative members and staff on judicial branch budget decisions; responded to ad hoc request from legislative members and staff; and analyzed and estimated the cost of pending legislation related to the judicial branch;• During legislative interim, was responsible for updating a publication that provides detailed analysis of the structure and financing of the state’s judicial system; providing assistance to judicial branch courts and agencies in developing budget-related documents; and monitoring the performance and finances of the judicial branch agencies and courts;• In previous positions in the same agency was responsible for research and analysis resulting in written reports to the legislature related to health care workforce development and regulation; economic development programs; non-monetary benefits and targeted pay raises for state employees; regulation of insurance associates; funding of family planning programs; and other issues across state government. Also prepared finance committee presentations for agency directors; developed budget and policy recommendations related to the former Department of Aging and Disability Services; analyzed and provides cost estimates for legislation related to the health and human services system.

• Researched and wrote a report analyzing competency models for emerging and quickly evolving industries;• Compiled economic data on Gulf Coast for a report to NASA on workforce viability after Hurricane Katrina;• Assisted in interviews and focus groups with NASA employees affected by Hurricane Katrina;• Wrote chapter describing economic infrastructure of New Orleans and Southern Mississippi prior to and following Hurricane Katrina.

• Studied uncompensated healthcare at a local hospital to identify initiatives for reducing costs.• Conducted research on preventing diabetes-related complications for low-income and uninsured persons.• Wrote chapter on diabetes-related initiatives for published report.

• Provided health education to patients seeking reproductive health care; • Trained, evaluated, and ensured protocol compliance among clinic counselors and health educators; • Coordinated care for patients with complex medical or emotional concerns.

• Provided health education and contraceptive options counseling to patients seeking reproductive health and family planning services at clinic partially funded with Title V, Title X, and Title XX; • Designed and implemented a program for anonymous and confidential HIV testing prior to the affiliate providing that guidance; • Under the supervision of an advanced practice nurse, monitored patient follow-up care and responded to patient questions and concerns.