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I was tapped to expand into a global role to elevate government relations worldwide (80 countries) to increase market access and mitigate risk. In this role, I report directly to the Chief Legal Officer and mange an $8M budget. I also oversee 13 FTE staff internationally, over 35 contract lobbyists in the U.S., and government relations firms in India, Canada, Vietnam, Australia, and the UK. In 2020, I took on leadership for Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as well, building the team and creating then executing Pearson's 2030 Sustainability Plan focused on equity, building skills for sustainable futures, and a clear pathway to be net zero by the end of this decade. With the team and the highly-rated plan in place, the Sustainability function was recently elevated in the organization, assigned to a dedicated leader.• Integrated CSR functions into broader business operations to leverage tools and capabilities to help underserved populations around the world. • Provide counsel on corporate affairs and sustainability to C-level leaders, Board of Directors, and Chairman of the Board. Significant Achievements:• Led the creation and execution of a highly rated 10-year Sustainable Business Plan that integrates CSR functions and responsibility into all businesses and operations.• Partnered with our CFO to launch a $456m social impact bond • Built-out an international team covering 80 countries • Helped secure program adoption/accreditation by governments across Southeast Asia resulting in large-scale new market access.• Assisted in securing 18 new state contracts each worth up to $80M in annual revenue.

Vice President, U.S. Government Relations Promoted to lead the organization’s government relations functions by developing and deploying innovative solutions that enhance the organization’s position in offering services to government and education markets.• Lead a team of 4 regional directors and over 20 contract lobbyists throughout the United States.• Direct strategic analysis to identify organizational risks and opportunities.• Leverage established relations with public universities, appointed and elected education leaders, and state governments to facilitate sales, influence legislation, and increase funding.• Drive initiatives that increase the organization’s standing with local, state, and federal government officials and legislators in all regions of the US• Manage the organization’s U.S. strategic risk-mitigation programs to ensure that political, legislation, and reputation issues are properly addressed.Significant Achievements:• Collaborated with the Sales team to secure major contracts with 12+ state governments to provide state assessment contracts and teacher licensure testing services.• Developed positive relations with senior leaders of the Executive Branch to position the organization for success with leaders in the federal government.• Established effective rapport with multiple state governors to drive organizational exposure and develop buy-in from state governments.Vice President, Public and Media Relations Headed the organization’s external communications and public relations functions by implementing strategic communications initiatives on a national level for the $6B international organization.• Led the communications, media relations, and government affairs functions for the organization.• Served as Acting VP of Public Relations to maintain continuity and branding programs globally.Significant Achievements:• Facilitated media projects that increased firm exposure; including CEO being featured in Fortune magazine.

Executive Director of Government Relations, Media Relations, and Market Research Promoted from Director of Government Relations to lead the firm’s domestic and international government and media relations programs that ensured the organization’s continued expansion within target markets.• Developed international relations programs from scratch for European, Asian, and Australian markets to influence legislation and regulations.• Managed relations with international PR agencies to establish support base for domestic and overseas operations.• Led a team of over 20 government relations and media professionals to drive operations and enhance established programs.Significant Achievements:• Secured new markets for the organization in China, South Korea, Japan, and Australia while maintaining established operations in the U.K. and Turkey.• Established and maintained domestic assessment contracts totaling $800M+ in new revenue with the Sales team.Director of Strategic Communications Championed the organization’s communications initiatives to drive established strategies and maintain corporate media presence with stakeholders in government, private industry, and education.• Staged domestic and international media events to drive market exposure of the organization, increase support for the organization’s services, and maintain established market presence.• Coordinated with external advertising, PR, and market research firms to facilitate corporate communication strategies.Significant Achievements:• Served as press contact and spokesman for the organization during domestic and international media events.

Served in the Senior Executive Service devising and implementing public relations strategy and tactics to advance US trade goals and objectives for Commerce Secretaries William M. Daley and Norman Y. Mineta. Participated in trade and policy missions to Africa, Asia, South America and the Middle East, effectively promoting US commercial efforts. Served on White House task groups and commissions advancing Presidential initiatives

Developed, coordinated and implemented a Congressional program to establish sound relationships with Members of the House and Senate to effectively advance the Agency’s agenda; managed day-to-day contacts with Members of Congress regarding requests; oversaw annual appropriations process; represented the Agency and the Department before Congress, preparing testimony and conducting Congressional briefings. Also drafted proposed regulations for Agency initiatives to promote urban renewal wrote talking points and speeches on minority business issues for President of the United States, the Vice President and the Secretary of Commerce.

Created, planned and implemented marketing campaigns composed primarily of presentations given to small and large groups of leaders, members and staff throughout the nation regarding the benefits of being an association member. Ultimate resource for the NEA EdStar program, a computer pre-loaded with software designed for teachers. Created and conducted interactive training sessions, seminars and demonstrations nationwide, and oversaw product development and market research.

Developed strategies designed to enable Democratic Members of Congress, challengers and candidates to raise and spend campaign funds from Political Action Committees. Authored book on PAC fundraising process. Ensured that members of the PAC community are fully informed as to the status of Congressional races.