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. Trained junior legislative staff to develop policy analysis skills.Advised the Senator on all floor votes and advance the inclusion of her priorities in major legislative packages.Collaborated with the Communications Director to develop overall communications strategy, and either drafted or approved all press statements, remarks, committee questions, and correspondence.

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 Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act of 2020.Developed and secured passage of legislation included in the CARES Act to save thousands of aviation jobs during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.Managed a Legislative Correspondent to support policy analysis and drafting communications.

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 stakeholders to respond to federal legislation and agency actions that affected the state, including those related to state water quality standards, Puget Sound recovery, and Hanford nuclear waste cleanup.Collaborated with other governors’ offices and intergovernmental organizations on shared federal priorities.Drafted official correspondence sent by the Governor and state agencies to Congress and the Administration.

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 stormwater runoff.Led efforts to eliminate a nine-year backlog of Army Corps of Engineers permits for Washington shellfish growers and authorize more than $500 million in funding for Puget Sound nearshore habitat recovery.

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 and email.

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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