As a Senior Partner at Salient Strategies, I lead government relations and advocacy efforts for clients in highly regulated industries, including technology, infrastructure, and healthcare. I specialize in developing comprehensive legislative strategies that align with business goals, while managing regulatory challenges and identifying opportunities for market growth. My work involves cultivating strong relationships with key legislators, regulatory agencies, and industry leaders to influence policy decisions and deliver successful outcomes. Designed and executed advocacy campaigns that aligned with corporate business strategies. Led negotiations with state and federal regulatory bodies, ensuring favorable policy outcomes for clients. Built and managed coalitions and grassroots networks to support legislative and regulatory initiatives. Advised clients on navigating complex legislative environments to bring new products to market.

At Apex Public Affairs, I directed strategic public affairs initiatives for clients, focusing on legislative advocacy, coalition building, and business growth. My role involved advising clients on public policy strategies that supported business objectives, building relationships with government officials and industry stakeholders, and driving policy changes that facilitated market expansion.Developed and implemented advocacy strategies that advanced client interests before state legislatures and regulatory bodies.Managed corporate political contributions and collaborated with PACs to align lobbying efforts with business goals.Partnered with cross-functional teams to support business planning and identify regulatory opportunities.Represented clients in high-stakes negotiations with government officials, ensuring business priorities were successfully communicated.

As Chief of Staff to State Representative Larry Gonzales, I led legislative strategy and policy development, managing key relationships with industry stakeholders, legislators, and regulatory agencies. I advised on state-level legislative issues, developed policy positions, and led cross-functional teams to execute regulatory strategies that aligned with business priorities.Led the development of legislative initiatives, including economic development and regulatory reform.Managed relationships with industry representatives and advocacy groups to align business and policy goals.Delivered presentations and testimony before legislative committees and stakeholders, representing the office’s policy priorities.Provided strategic oversight for legislative proposals, ensuring compliance with state regulations and alignment with broader business objectives.

As Campaign Manager, I directed campaign strategy and day-to-day operations for State Representative Larry Gonzales’ re-election campaigns. I managed all aspects of campaign development, including fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and grassroots advocacy. My role involved developing campaign messaging, leading outreach efforts, and ensuring alignment between legislative goals and public engagement.Developed and executed campaign strategies to mobilize voter support and secure endorsements.Built and maintained relationships with key public officials, industry leaders, and advocacy groups.Managed campaign budgets, ensuring resources were allocated efficiently to maximize voter outreach and engagement.Organized grassroots coalitions to drive voter turnout and legislative support.

As Legislative Director, I managed the legislative research, policy analysis, and advocacy efforts for State Representative Dwayne Bohac. I provided strategic advice on legislative initiatives and coordinated with lobbyists, industry stakeholders, and government agencies to ensure alignment with legislative priorities.Managed the research and drafting of legislative proposals, ensuring compliance with state regulations and alignment with the office’s policy goals.Developed relationships with key stakeholders to build support for legislative initiatives.Delivered strategic insights to senior leadership on regulatory developments and potential legislative impacts.Represented the office in negotiations with lobbyists and industry groups to ensure successful policy outcomes.

Responded to constituent inquiries regarding entire spectrum of political and state agency issuesExplained policies and procedures of Attorney General’s office to constituents via telephone, email or written responseCoordinated with other agency divisions to identify and address newsworthy topicsWrote articles for internal agency newsletterCrafted standard language responses for constituent inquiriesManaged and updated internal division webpage

Answered phone calls from citizens and directed to proper state agencyPrepared copies of billsGreeted visiting constituent groups and other dignitariesCollected office mail for Chief of Staff

Researched upcoming events for possible investment opportunitiesPrepared presentations for management regarding public opinion on various eventsAnalyzed market forces to determine proper courses of actionMaintained inventory using spreadsheet softwareDirected sales staff in acquiring desired tickets