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Oversee policymaking, regulatory work, government relations, and advisory bodies to support improved health outcomes for Medicaid members.

Led the office's legislative and budget agenda and oversaw communications about the state hospitals, the competency system, and the mental health transitional living homes.

Led strategic initiatives to better serve Coloradans at CDHS' mental health hospitals, regional centersfor people with disabilities, and veterans community living centers.

Supervised five units as part of the Office of Behavioral Health senior leadership team, Licensing; Children, Youth, and Family Services; Equity and Community Engagement; Policy and Communications; and Data and Evaluation, well as oversaw policy development and legislative implementation.

Denver, Colorado

Led the Office of Behavioral Health's legislative work and communications strategy, including:-the creation of I Matter, a first-in-the-nation program for free youth therapy-bills to create the Behavioral Health Administration-planning and oversight of $100M in behavioral health stimulus funds-$6 million in public awareness campaigns

Denver, Co

• Led the state’s communications on publicly funded substance use and mental health services, including pitching to reporters and serving as spokesperson.• Supervised a team of five, including the office’s policy advisor and grants manager• Created the award-winning Lift The Label opioid anti-stigma campaign

Denver, Co

Managed media relations for the 5,000-person department and prepared remarks for executive director.

Denver, Co

Led strategic communications for one of Colorado's most influential nonprofits working to expand economic opportunity. Responsible for media relations, social media, content development, email advocacy, approving all external messages, editing and producing publications and website management.

Washington, Dc

Led the media relations and digital communications strategies for AAUW’s government relations and field teams.

Washington, Dc

Social media advocacy and communications for AAUW's policy department. Created content that lobbied members of Congress and recruited advocates on priority issues for women and girls. Developed relationships with journalists to grow AAUW's visibility and influence.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Edited AAUW’s weekly policy e-newsletter sent to thousands of grassroots advocates

Des Moines, Iowa Area

-Led statewide breaking news team in evenings and on Sundays-Hired and supervised interns-Supervised night reporter, Urbandale community section

Ma, Public Policy, Women'S Studies

Bachelor Of Arts, News/Internet, English Writing, Political Science