Emily Swenson Brock Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As Director of GFOA’s Federal Liaison Center, I lead coalition and advocacy efforts of the Public Finance Network which includes education and written correspondence regarding legislative and regulatory initiatives that may erode the autonomy of Local and State government financing and the efficient use of tax-exempt bonds. The scope of GFOA's advocacy in Washington DC also includes anticipating and responding to federal legislative and regulatory activities that impact the finance functions of state and local governments and public sector entities including general tax issues, municipal debt - including reference rate reform - and pension and healthcare reform. In addition, I serve as staff to GFOA’s Debt Committee, working with committee members to develop best practices that promote sound financial practices for local, state and provincial governments.

Graduate Certificate Of Public And Nonprofit Financial Management

Teach within the graduate Public and Nonprofit Financial Management Certificate program at Virginia Tech. The program seeks to inform and enhance the practical graduate understanding of managing public funds. Courses include Accounting and Internal Controls of Public Organizations, Assessing the Financial Health of a Public Organization, and Asset Management.

Williamsburg, Va

As a relationship manager at a large, national bank, I was the sole bank liaison to government and non-profit entities. My clients included numerous counties, cities, towns, colleges and universities in Virginia. Keeping my clients informed required recommending traditional and non-traditional banking solutions to municipal government and higher education decision-makers to address their financing, investment and transactional needs.

Richmond, Virginia Area

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Public Finance

Mba, Entrepreneurship And Finance

Ba, Political Science/Urban Studies