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Attorney-advisor, helping to advance the goals of universal service in the Telecommunications Access Policy Division. Recent assignments have focused on the COVID-19 Telehealth program, established by the CARES Act, and the Connected Care Pilot Program.

Washington, Dc

Led federal legislative affairs for Fortune 500 communications services provider (ISP). Managed all Congressional relationships and served as legislative liaison to consumer advocates, trade associations, and other diverse stakeholders. Wrote testimony, analyzed legislation, developed integrated approach to working with the FCC and Congress, and participated in formulation of media messages. Worked in close coordination with top company executives, keeping them apprised of Congressional developments and prepared for all Capitol Hill interactions.Primary issues: telecom, technology, corporate tax.Oversaw all aspects of company political action committee (PAC), including regulatory compliance. Led company activity to benchmark to Wharton School transparency metrics for corporate political activity.

Washington, Dc

Communicated policy positions to Senate Democrats and staff. Worked primarily with Commerce Committee, but also Judiciary and Agriculture. Wrote Congressional testimony for senior association executives. Panelist at state telecom association conferences and developed relationships with member companies and state telecom associations, particularly in western states.

Washington, Dc

Represented and advised Senator Tom Daschle, the Senate majority/minority leader, on select issues in Committees on Commerce, Science and Transportation; Appropriations; Armed Services; and Veterans’ Affairs. Top Secret clearance. Led successful bipartisan effort to launch permanent health coverage for 300,000 National Guard personnel and their dependents. Helped promote state economic development through funding for targeted technology efforts, including major infrastructure investments and multi-year grants to spur innovation in materials science and aviation bio-fuel. Led efforts to stabilize the regional aviation industry and overhaul aviation security in response to the historic 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Washington, Dc

Provided analysis and messaging advice for senior leaders on Medicare, Medicaid, home health care, the 1998 Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, Social Security reform, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) eligibility determinations, and federal grants-in-aid to states. Liaison to coalition partners and think tanks on issues related to long-term care, immigration, and macroeconomic issues.

Nj & Ne

Reporter and editor focusing on the governor, the legislature, and investigative projects for statewide newspapers in New Jersey and Nebraska.

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts, American Studies

Master Of Public Policy, Environmental Policy

Doctor Of Law

Education record