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Tacoma, Wa, Us

Tacoma, Washington, United States

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key decision-makers across government, non-profits, and business sectors.• Collaborate with the Director of Health on all government affairs activities for TPCHD, including strategic planning, policy development, and communications.• Facilitate the department’s legislative and policy team.• Advocate for strategic policy priorities to elected officials and stakeholders at local, state, and federal levels, including preparing and coordinating staff testimony for eight hearings during the 2024 legislative session.• Monitor and analyze political developments, trends, initiatives, and elections at various levels, providing actionable insights and recommendations to the Director of Health.

Washington, United States

• Cultivated and maintained extensive relationships with elected officials, government agencies, local jurisdictions, community leaders, and constituency groups on behalf of Washington State’s US Senator Patty Murray.• Conducted in-depth research, drafted comprehensive reports, and prepared memorandums on key issues and policy concerns affecting the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsula for the Senator and staff.• Plan, coordinate, and execute a wide range of events and meetings for the Senator and legislative staff, ensuring seamless operations and impactful engagement.• Develop and manage local press and earned media initiatives, including securing venues, identifying key participants, crafting compelling talking points and speeches, and preparing the Senator to navigate potential off-topic questions during interviews.• Identify and cultivate relationships with external stakeholders to leverage federal funding opportunities, successfully securing hundreds of millions for vital projects across the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsula.

Olympia, Wa

• Exceeded performance metrics by over 200% compared to the next highest analyst by conducting thorough analysis and applying relevant state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines.• Partnered with senior executive management to establish and implement agency-wide and division-specific performance measures, strategies, and process improvements for state certification processes - leading to the development of 3 new programs.• Facilitated increased diversity in public contracting and procurement by developing innovative solutions to overcome language and cultural barriers for applicant firms, stakeholders, and other state agencies.• Trained new employees on financial analysis of business records and ensured the quality of information requests and certification determinations through rigorous quality assurance practices.

Washington

• Developed, marketed, and executed issue advocacy programs, effectively recruiting and training hundreds of volunteers across Washington State.• Authored 9 press releases and 4 national blog posts, driving earned media coverage and managing comprehensive statewide communication efforts.

Bellingham, Washington

• Successfully led a field program that exceeded weekly goals by 400%, achieving top metrics nationally in efforts to Get Out The Vote for President Obama, Jay Inslee, and Maria Cantwell, while helping to retain six open congressional seats.• Recruited, trained, and managed a dynamic team, including five Field Organizers and twelve interns, to maximize outreach and engagement.• Established and maintained strong relationships with the congressional delegation and allied organizations within the labor, progressive, constituency, and social justice communities across the state.

Olympia, Washington, United States

• Researched and wrote policy briefs, managed bill tracking, committee preparation, and summary reports.• Oversaw constituent communication and hotline management.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Sociology

Activities and Societies: Magna cum-laude

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science, Minor Economics