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Holland, Mi, Us

Holland, Michigan, United States

Leverage relationships, background and expertise to advise diverse clients on a wide range of political areas to inform, align and advance client objectives and mission.

Currently oversee growth, development and business expansion initiatives for charter schools across designated territory, working with 6 to 16 state legislators, state departments of education, other government officials and internal/external teams to support broader company policy interests. Maintain a strong pulse on policy impacting K-12 education by closely monitoring U.S. Congress and Department of Education proposals.

Selected to build and develop newly introduced Outreach role from the ground up, implementing a seamless process focused on delivering and promoting well-organized, high-profile events to help develop, support, and implement the priorities of U.S. Secretary of Education. Closely collaborate with Director of Communications, manage staff of 20, responsible for building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and government officials to drive awareness of educational messages, including the Education of Freedom Scholarships initiative.

Washington Dc

Manage daily Congressional oversight responsibilities and collaborate with department senior leaders to provide expert advice that informs the strategic/tactical direction and response to high-priority requests and policy matters. Collaborate with 15+ cross-functional offices to prioritize competing congressional requests.

Lansing, Michigan, United States

Elected two terms to represent 90,000 constituents in southern Ottawa County. Appointed by the Speaker of the House to serve on the Appropriations Committee, Commerce and Trade (Vice Chair), Education (Vice Chair), Election and Ethics, Health and Regulatory Reform Policy Committees. Specialized in the development of education, health, and commerce policy as key member of house committees and served as lead sponsor for several bills including package to reform underperforming Detroit Public Schools Community District and creating economic opportunity for underperforming areas.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Oversaw and advocated for development of patient-centric legislative and regulatory priorities in the best interest of the residents of West Michigan.ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce, Washington, D.C. | Professional Staff U.S. Representative Pete Hoekstra (MI-02), Washington, D.C. | Social Policy Advisor Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities, Washington, D.C. | Legislative Coordinator U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (MI-08), Washington, D.C.| Legislative Assistant, District RepresentativeHuntington National Bank, Holland, MI | Personal Banker/Investment Representative Scudder Investments, Chicago, IL | Investment Representative

Master Of Arts - Ma, Education Administration And Policy

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government