Strong leader and strategic thinker with a successful track record of creating and implementing effective public affairs and community relations programs; thrives at the intersection of the private and public sectors, where government, business, non-profits, and stakeholders meet to advance important initiatives; strong history identifying and maintaining strategic relationships with elected officials, government agencies, business partners, and community leaders at the federal, state, and local levels; more than 15 years of experience with fiscal, legislative, and regulatory processes; proven analytical skills to assess the impact of political and policy initiatives; strong written and verbal strategic communication skills; successful track record of setting priorities, leading cross-functional teams, and organizations while managing resources within budget to achieve operational and strategic objectives.