Michael Heintz Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

In this role, I drive the design and implementation of strategic initiatives & special projects across PCORI, serve as a thought-partner to senior leaders in the organization, and facilitate conversations and issue explorations on behalf of the Deputy Executive Director for Operations.

Washington, DC, US

As Chief Operating Officer (COO) I work as an advisor and strategic partner to the Executive Director. I am directly responsible for developing and executing the internal operational strategies necessary to achieve the goals and objectives of the Academy including budgets and financial oversight, contracts, vendor relationships, and governance and related.

Washington, DC, US

• I served as a senior leader overseeing policy development, fostering government relations, and securing strategic growth opportunities. Furthermore, I ensured seamless workflow by acting as primary contact for federal.
• Delivered robust assistance to the Executive Director in managing a $1.4M budget and regularly interfaced/engaged with Board of Directors to provide insights of organization-wide operations.
• Engaged various congressional offices, NIH, OSTP, and other executive agencies on issues of scientific research and policy.
• Oversaw advocacy communication and served in leadership roles with coalitions partners.
• Expanded advocacy outreach and programming to further organizational impact on Capitol Hill including increased contact, grassroots engagement, and launched a new digital advocacy program for scientific researchers.
• Acknowledged for contributing to organization’s strategic planning process, effectively negotiating, and supervising contractor and vendor relationships, and obtaining a $94,000 Paycheck Protection Program loan.

Washington, DC, DC, US

• During my time, I conducted in proactive engagement with cross-organizational teams, delivered impeccable performance in leading the policy and advocacy team, and serving as primary contact for congressional.
• Led and directed advocacy and scientific training portfolios by developing an in-house team of eight members, managing a $2 million departmental budget, and supervising external consultants and lobbyists.
• Recognized for designing and executing a pivot to digital advocacy and program engagement in response to pandemic circumstances.
• Directed planning and implementation of a multi-platform program for development of scientific research skills, including successfully obtaining multiple NIH grants and leading a team of Ph.D. scientists.
• Established nationwide network of scientist-advocates, digital resources, and development of a modular, scalable advocacy training.
• Advocated for scientific research funding on Capitol Hill through written and oral testimony, leading an annual 70+ person lobby day, and management of outside lobbyists to advance the importance of funding scientific.

Washington, DC, DC, US

Washington, DC, DC, US

Bethesda, MD, US

• Serving as a Senior Specialist, I addressed and mitigated the professional needs of 40 state environmental laboratories by executing a US EPA Cooperative Agreement. As a part of my duties, I liaised with US EPA and the.
• Improved and uplifted the profile of the state environmental laboratory sector by steering efforts inside multiple coalitions.
• Extended valuable service by designing and executing a portfolio of webinars, white papers, and other professional resources.
• Fostered partnerships between state environmental laboratories and federal counterparts by convening key stakeholders to drive procedural excellence.

Baltimore, MD, US

• As a Project Manager for this Maryland state administration, I designed and created a comprehensive, statewide plan pursuant to a US Department of Energy grant. At leadership’s direction, I also led special projects to.
• Created a statewide Energy Assurance Plan, including management of outside consultants.
• Represented MEA in a multi-agency collaboration to bid and purchase 13 megawatts of electricity.

Chicago, IL, US

• As the Ohio Staff Attorney, I led advocacy and litigation in Ohio regarding mandated energy efficiency, renewable, and advanced energy technologies. I served as ELPC’s attorney before the Public Utilities Commission of.
• Established and operated ELPC’s Ohio office.
• Provided testimony before the Ohio Legislature concerning renewable energy legislation.
• Led coalition activities to influence the development of renewable energy resources throughout Ohio.

Columbus, Ohio, US

• As the Associate in the firm's Environmental Practice Group, I provided advocacy for, and counseling to, clients on environmental issues including permitting, real estate development, and compliance with state and.
• Led firm efforts to create nanotechnology and global climate change practices, resulting in new firm business and assisting clients with understanding the implications of new regulatory systems.
• First-chaired a multi-party environmental enforcement and breach of contract case to a favorable result.
• Counseled clients on all major federal environmental laws and state counterparts.
• Authored briefs, summary judgment motions, motions to dismiss, and other litigation documents.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Master Of Science - Ms, Environmental Sciences

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences