Responsible for the management and operations of an independent state agency providing an objective, unbiased, and independent analysis of executive branch and other state agency proposals. Oversee and administer the agency’s budget, procurement, personnel matters, and regulatory procedures. Represent the Commission before the legislature, state agencies, media, and the public.

Assisted in directing the law enforcement, policy, and advocacy efforts of a statewide agency. Positions held: include Director of Legislative Affairs, Legal Review Officer, and Deputy in the office’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. Assisted five Pennsylvania Attorneys General in developing the office’s policy and legislative agenda and worked with members of the General Assembly to implement the legislative strategy for the office. Provided support on legal, policy, and administrative matters;… Show more Assisted in directing the law enforcement, policy, and advocacy efforts of a statewide agency. Positions held: include Director of Legislative Affairs, Legal Review Officer, and Deputy in the office’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. Assisted five Pennsylvania Attorneys General in developing the office’s policy and legislative agenda and worked with members of the General Assembly to implement the legislative strategy for the office. Provided support on legal, policy, and administrative matters; enforced a wide range of laws; acted as lead attorney for Pennsylvania in multistate cases; served on Commonwealth licensing boards responsible for protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public; reviewed and drafted legislation and testimony; assisted with media inquiries and press issues. Also assisted with the management and operation of Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, coordinating matters among seven regional offices responsible for more than 50,000 consumer complaints and approximately 120 legal actions each year. Show less

Served as a member of state licensure board overseeing individual and retail licensees. The board promotes the pharmacy profession and protects the public by administering Pennsylvania’s Pharmacy Act, ensuring that applicants are qualified for licensure, setting standards for the profession, and taking disciplinary actions when necessary.

Managed the governmental affairs of statewide trade association during the deregulation of Pennsylvania’s natural gas industry. Monitored legislative activities and lobbied the General Assembly; analyzed and tracked legislation; influenced agency decisions and regulatory actions; researched and drafted comments on regulatory matters; and developed and presented testimony. Performed in-house legal work on corporate, environmental, utility and state government matters.