Responsible for leading strategic government affairs growth initiatives in states including positioning Molina Healthcare Inc. (MHI) with state officials. Identify and impact key public policy issues to ensure sustainable funding for government-sponsored programs, expansion of those programs, and private-sector participation in the programs. Advise and support state plan leadership on positioning the company on key policy issues. Track health care trends and conduct policy research on various health care related topics impacting Molina's business in all Molina Healthcare segments in the state – Medicaid, Marketplace and Medicare. Represent company at the state levels with elected officials. Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to secure health plan strategic goals.

Collaborate with the Director, senior staff, and the Governor’s Office to develop the department’s legislative agenda.Lead negotiator on over 20 department initiatives, including the Illinois State-Based Marketplace law, Insurance Data Security, Market Conduct Regulation, Short-Term Limited Duration Health Plan ban, and Health Rate Review.Manage the Legislative Liaison and coordinate all department legislative activities in the Illinois Legislature.

Coordinated legislative activities of the departments within my portfolio during the 2022 Spring session, with a focus on public safety issues.

•Develop and implement the government relations activities for behavioral health issues, including public policy analysis, budget analysis, lobbying, and public education.•Resolve ongoing disputes between providers and managed care organizations by fostering positive relationships between MCO and provider staff.•Lead interactions on behavioral health issues with the Office of the Governor, the Departments of Human Services and Healthcare & Family Services, the Division of Mental Health, and members of the Illinois General Assembly.•Lead negotiator for behavioral health issues in formation of legislation and policy.•Manage association Behavioral Health Committee meetings and represent behavioral health issues at association board meetings.

•Wrote and ushered through the Illinois General Assembly legislation dealing with HIV/AIDS, social justice, and public health issues.•Developed and implemented AFC’s government relations activities at the city, county, and state level, including public policy analysis, grassroots mobilization, lobbying, budget analysis, and public education.•Lead interactions with state agencies, including the Departments of Public Health, Human Services, Healthcare & Family Services, Insurance, the Office of the Governor, and members of the Illinois General Assembly.•Supervised staff with a focus on community organizing, health equity, and digital policy.

• Facilitated the development of funding for the not-for-profit group dedicated to providing housing for the homeless and addiction treatment for the afflicted.• Fundraised through development of strategies for fundraising, grant writing, government advocacy, and marketing.• Managed ReVive’s internship and volunteer programs.• Consulted with ReVive senior staff and Board of Directors to create, develop, and implement the agency’s strategic plan.• Created, maintained, and managed the budget for the Development Department.• Facilitated and manage the annual Christmas Basket campaign.

Research/Appropriations Analyst: (October 2009 - September 2013)• Staffed legislative committees, including Human Services and Appropriations – Human Services.• Drafted and analyzed legislation, with focuses in human services and the Department of Public Health.• Drafted, analyzed, and summarized the state’s budget for various state agencies, including DPH and CMS.• Assisted state representatives with policy negotiations, committees, and floor debate.• Oversaw and conducted policy and budget negotiations.• Developed strong relationships with legislators, advocates, and policy administrators.Redistricting Staff: (July 2010-October 2011)• Analyzed election and demographic data.• Conducted and presented at public hearings.• Drew representative, legislative, and congressional districts to be followed in Illinois from 2012 – 2022.

• Developed positive alliances with regional voters. • Managed data and created lists to fulfill specific campaign interests.

• Maintained the campaign website.• Conducted policy and candidate research.