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Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Roswell Park Cancer Institute is one of the first cancer centers in the US to be named a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. The Institute is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the nation’s leading cancer centers.Promoted to Vice President and member of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO. Represent Roswell Park on national and regional boards of health care policy organizations. Direct the Institute’s government relations activities at the federal, state, and local level.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Acted as Roswell Park’s liaison to elected officials and government agencies; monitored federal and state legislative activities; represented Roswell Park’s interests to legislators; and provided recommendations to the Roswell Park administration regarding legislative initiatives.

Albany And Buffalo, Ny

Effectively launched a new high-technology focused state agency which awarded over $100 million in grants to New York State colleges and universities in its first year.Completed a one-year assignment to establish and structure this new organization. Collaborating with the Executive Director, developed and submitted strategic plan to the Governor and Legislature, crafted strategy to implement programs outlined in statute, and coordinated / communicated with the Legislature and Advisory Council.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Directed the WNY Regional Office of New York State Assembly Minority Leader John Faso. Responsible identifying and researching issues of concern to constituencies, suggesting legislative initiatives, and monitoring media coverage of current issues and reporting on members of the New York State Assembly. Provided coordination and support for New York State Assembly candidates.

State Of New York

Promoted to Chief of Staff and member of the Executive Leadership Team, after serving two years as Executive Assistant to New York State Attorney General Dennis Vacco. Provided administrative oversight for the Executive Office. Managed a team consisting of the Director of Administration and the heads of Human Resources, Information Technology, and Purchasing, with indirect responsibility for 150+ employees.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area