E. Sage H. Bauer Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Oversee AAFP's Advocacy and Political Affairs programing.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Leads an innovative and effective grassroots program at the larges national membership association of ophthalmologists. Manages a grasstops program of over 700 politically active ophthalmologists. Designs and implements effective grassroots strategies to advance federal legislation. Establishes strategic relationships and coalitions with relevant organizations. Coordinates an annual advocacy day event for over 400 Academy members. Develops key grassroots communications and other communications that help increase awareness of the Academy's advocacy program.- Produced materials and briefed Academy members on a wide variety of federal legislation including Medicare payment reform, public health issues and support for medical research.- Worked in partnership with other physician organizations to develop innovative grassroots campaigns that engaged patients in advocacy or engaged physicians in drafting comment letters to the Federal Drug Administration. - Implemented a grassroots campaign that resulted in nearly 12,000 letters sent to members of Congress in just six months.- Increased advocacy day attendance by 15 percent- Developed an app for mobile devices, in partnership with a consultant, to engage Academy members in advocacy and support their efforts during the Academy’s annual advocacy day.- Hosted a series of well attended trainings to engage Academy members in federal and state advocacy.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington, Dc

Led grassroots and membership programs at a national patient-led advocacy organization. Within six months of employment entrusted to oversee DPC's statewide public policy campaigns.- Organized and mobilized advocates from across the political spectrum to advance DPC's legislative goals;- Identified and strategically responded to pending state legislation that may impact dialysis patients;- Coordinated lobby day activities by inviting advocates, determining the event's message, producing written materials and assisting with event logistics;- Represented DPC and advocated on behalf of dialysis patients in meetings with Congressional staff and members of Congress;- Drafted advocacy and policy communications, including formal letters, action alerts, presentations, and articles for DPC's newsletter and blog;- Assisted in the quantitative and qualitative analysis of federal and state policy issues; and - Identified opportunities to develop strategic relationships with stakeholders in the kidney community.

Served as the senior Rhode Island Senator's Legislative Corrrespondent carrying a portfolio that included: the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, appropriations, medical research, public health initiatives, and pensions.- Diplomatically responded to constituent concerns and communicated the Senator's policy recommendations to Administration officials;- Tracked, researched and analyzed federal legislation, and provided written recommendations on legislative or policy positions;- Staffed or represented the Senator in meetings and attended briefings on his behalf;- Familiar with hill culture as well as staff member's expectations for meetings, written information and information requests; and- Gained a specialized knowledge of the Affordable Care Act as it was being drafted and implemented.

Washington, Dc

While seeking long-term employment, gained experience advocating for effective federal public policies. Hired on contract to assist in the coordination of NNEDV's 2009 gala.

Warwick, Ri

Strategically advanced the safety and economic needs of domestic violence victims through effective statewide public policy advocacy.- Chaired multi-disciplinary committees to improve the criminal justice system's response to domestic violence and represented RICADV in statewide, regional, and national meetings;- Drafted legislation by researching national model policies, trends, statistics and stakeholder recommendations;-Tracked, researched, and analyzed relevant legislative or administrative activity;- Created and implemented legislative campaigns by preparing testimony, briefing members of the Rhode Island General Assembly or Administration on priorities, producing written materials, adn executing special events; and- Identified opportunities to communicate RICADV's message in dynamic methods.

Formulated and oversaw implementation of campaign strategy for incumbent State Assemblyman’s re-election campaign. Drafted various campaign-related literature. Managed schedule; coordinated activities with staff and volunteers.

Acted as liaison for survivors of domestic violence and prosecution in the courthouse. Worked closely with survivors; explained judicial rights and nature of the proceedings. Assisted victims of domestic violence develop safety plans to protect themselves and their families. Educated courtroom personnel on dynamics of domestic violence.• Advocated for an average of 700 clients each year.• Conducted a survey for a nationally published study on survivors’ evaluations of Batterer’s Intervention Programs.

Lewisburg, Pa

Provided emergency medical assistance to patients under a variety of circumstances. Taught seasoned and probationary fire fighters cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and participated in teaching EMT classes.- Recognized as EMT of the year in 2000 by Fire Department leadership.