David Marten Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Served as the Senator’s chief policy advisor and oversaw all legislative strategy with a focus on issues in the jurisdiction of the Commerce, Finance, Energy & Natural Resources, Indian Affairs, and Small Business committees.Managed a 14-person legislative team, guiding the implementation of legislative strategy that advances Washington’s interests..

Washington, D.C.

Served as senior advisor for transportation & infrastructure policy. Advanced Washington state’s interests within the agenda of the Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee chaired by the Senator.Drafted, negotiated, and worked to secure passage of the most significant aviation safety reform legislation in over 60 years, the Aircraft.

Washington, D.C.

Represented Governor Jay Inslee and state agencies before Congress and the Administration, advocating for federal policies that advanced and protected the interests of Washington state.Served as the Governor’s primary liaison with Congress, federal agencies and other governors’ staffs.Analyzed and coordinated strategy among multiple state agencies and.

Washington, D.C.

Served as the Member’s policy advisor on natural resources, energy, environment, transportation, tribal, agriculture, trade, telecommunications, and education issues.Led the Member’s initiative to enhance federal involvement in Puget Sound recovery by advancing federal actions to recover salmon populations, protect endangered orca whales, and reduce.

Washington, D.C.

Managed the Member’s constituent correspondence program, researching legislative issues, managing intern correspondence work, and responding to a high volume of policy questions.

Washington, D.C.

Drafted research memos and press releases on energy, transportation, health care, and tribal issues for clients in Washington State and the West.

Washington, D.C.

Drafted constituent correspondence, conducted research for the legislative and press teams and compiled daily press clips. Scheduled and led constituent tours of the United States Capitol and engaged with constituents through front office duties.

Ithaca, New York

Established a new Cornell Daily Sun-affiliated website covering technology and entrepreneurship news in Ithaca and New York City. Oversaw a staff of more than 10 editors and writers.

Ithaca, New York

Generated, assigned and edited online-only content for "Above the Fold," The Sun's news blog. Reported on breaking news relating to the University and local issues, as well as national issues of importance to the Cornell community. Managed a staff of five news bloggers.

Washington, D.C.

Drafted constituent correspondence. Researched legislation and background information related to agriculture, food stamps, electronic privacy and other issues. Attended interest group briefings. Conducted research for op-eds and press releases. Led constituents tours of the United States Capitol. Engaged and responded to constituent queries via telephone.

Washington, D.C.

Fact-checked and copy-edited articles for Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine. Researched stories related to investing, money management and home owning for Kiplinger's and Kiplinger.com.

Seattle, Washington

Assisted outreach staff with planning and coordinating events with local stakeholders. Represented the Senator at community events. Answered constituent questions. Researched demographic changes in the Seattle metropolitan area over a 10-year period.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Government

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