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Accomplished executive with 19+ years’ experience that includes providing high-level strategic advice to national-level leadership and field teams on political developments, including long-term strategy, growth, and opportunities for policy interventions. Successes include increasing association visibility and member participation, legislative/regulatory wins that reduced fee structures 67% and state industry $250,000 annually, and securing funding for Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG).Offer documented success in advancing policy goals via power mapping and identification/building of relationships with key targets, including creation of engagement strategy. Leverage key relationships and resources to develop strategic partnerships, increase constituent engagement, and maximize cost savings across organizations. Lead via philosophy of providing voice and advocacy for those unable, as well as coaching and motivating others to elevate their own voice with elected officials and interact with government.

Listed skills include Microsoft Office, Advocacy 101, Grassroots Organization, Lobbying, and 24 others.