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Washington, DC

Washington DC

Manage a 23 state region that includes the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Midwest and Plains/South states. Manage a portfolio of issues related to health care including insurance coverage, scope of practice, cancer care and prevention and trauma system development and injury prevention. Work with state chapters and membership to engage on state legislation.

Milwaukee, WI

Advise clients on public affairs strategies to increase public awareness and support for client priorities.

Responsible for lobbying state and local governments directing contract lobbyists in 16 states. Established relationships with local and state governments and business, community, and special interest associations to advocate for Uber friendly laws in 16 U.S. states. Result: Secured 11 municipal ordinances authorizing operation of the business, and.

Chicago, IL

Responsible for execution of public policy and communications strategy. Led staff of 2. Lobbied elected officials to advance the Chamber’s public policy legislative agenda and defeat legislation deemed to be counter to membership’s best economic interest. Result: Delivered an improved climate to conduct business to membership. Managed Chamber’s public.

Deerfield, IL

Responsible for supporting state and local government relations department staff. Developed corporate policy and response to proposed government regulations on retail and pharmacy issues, including prescription drug disposal and plastic bag collection. Result: Provided company executives direction on necessary action steps. Advised on and coordinated.

Chicago, IL

Responsible for supporting the Alderman as the liaison to the ward’s 12 neighborhood associations. Managed relationships with the 1st Ward business community and residents to assist in getting approval for permits. Result: Enabled local businesses to obtain necessary permits in a timely manner and avoid delays in business operations and fines. Served as.

Chicago, IL

Responsible for managing ‘Smoke-Free Chicago’ coalition development. Solicited business, community and public health organizations to endorse the campaign and lobbied the City Council. Result: Secured passage of the 2005 Chicago Clean Indoor Air ordinance prohibiting smoking in workplaces, restaurants, and bars. Organized grassroots training and.

Springfield, IL

Washington, D.C.

Master Of Public Policy (Mpp), Leadership And Policy Studies

A degree in applied public policy utilizing traditional public policy research methods to develop public policy program recommendations.

Bs, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Director Membership, American Marketing Society; ISU College Democrats