Lead energy and commercial land development division of boutique advisory firm with a focus on energy management, commercial real estate, business development, and economic revitalization issues, managing various projects that deliver an array of services aimed at coalition building with targeted industries, innovation strategies, C-Suite relationship management, diversity, equity and inclusion training, strategic planning and public affairs.

Develop, implement, and lead the Port of Cleveland’s external relations platform; with core leadership functions encompassing management of government relations teams, administration of Port’s electricity development and climate mitigation efforts, philanthropic program supervision, and management of public branding. Direct targeted campaigns for the Port’s legislative, energy and climate priorities, including federal, state, and international regulatory policy engagements, supporting $4.7 billion in annual economic impact of Port of Cleveland operations.• Strategic External Relations: I have developed, implemented, and led the Port of Cleveland's external relations platform, focusing on core government relations teams, electricity development, climate mitigation efforts, philanthropic programs, and public branding.• Policy Advocacy: I have directed targeted campaigns for the Port's legislative, energy, and climate priorities at federal, state, and international levels, contributing to the Port's annual economic impact of $4.7 billion.• Operational Leadership: Responsible for day-to-day management of all advocacy and policy actions to align with strategic business and operational goals at all government levels. I have provided leadership to internal staff, external consultants, and managed fiscal responsibilities.• Philanthropic Engagement: I developed and manage the Port of Cleveland's Community Investment Fund, addressing the needs of economically vulnerable neighborhoods through partnerships with community-based not-for-profit organizations.• Energy Policy: Manage the Port of Cleveland's electricity development policy team, related government advocacy, and project financing.• Communication and Branding: Initiated the Great Lakes Forward podcast, expanding the Port's branding across international shipping markets and focusing on critical issues in jobs, infrastructure, logistics, capacity, and international maritime trade.

Excelled in spearheading impactful initiatives that spanned electric power generation, regulatory affairs, and emerging technology issues; while managing strategic legislative and stakeholder relationships within 38 states, US Congress, and Presidential advisory staff. Developed targeted strategic outreach programs for engagement of third party entities on behalf of ACCCE. Managed State Affairs division’s staff, external consultants, budget expenditures and reporting.

Served as the PUCO’s primary advocate to the Ohio General Assembly and Ohio Congressional Delegation and effectively promoted the public policy interests of the organization. Coordinated the PUCO’s economic development efforts with the Ohio Governor’s office and executive economic development staff.

Provided public policy analysis of urban affairs, broadband infrastructure, economic development, commerce, energy, and tax issues to members of the Ohio Senate; including periodic policy reports, legislative amendments and bi-partisan negotiations.