Managed government relations at the local and regional levels. Provided strategies critical to achieving the hospital’s goals on major public initiatives and projects. Established and maintained contacts with key public officials and other stakeholders.

-Executive Industry Board for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center-Board Member of Seattle YWCA Nominating Committee-Leadership Tomorrow Class of 1995, Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce-Community Member Review Team for Seattle Public School's Transformation Plan-Board of Trustees, Municipal League of King County

Retained by a local not-for-profit and local governmental entities to assist with their projects and programs.

Developed the external relationship plan of Network Commerce.

First Chief of Staff for newly-appointed County Executive. Supervised senior staff responsible for county-wide policies and public affairs. Subsequently, directed new External Affairs Division. Expanded relations with regional, state and federal officials.

Initially served as government relations manager lobbying local officials on policies related to transportation, land use, growth management and real estate development. Later promoted to aviation concessions director at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Developed new retail plan and negotiated new $26 million dollar concessions project.

Sr. Budget Analyst and Policy Advisor, City of Seattle (1991-1992)Director, Washington State Minority and Justice Task Force, Olympia, WA (1988 -1991)Money Desk Officer, Union Bank, Los Angeles, CA (1987)U.S. Diplomat, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C. (1982 - 1986)