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Topeka, Kansas, United States

-Develops and strategically implements broadband grant programs for the state of Kansas. Program portfolio includes Broadband Acceleration Grants, the Lasting Infrastructure Network and Connectivity Program, ADOPT, and the Kansas Capital Projects Fund.-Program lead for the implementation of the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program in the state of Kansas.-Reviews applications, manages contracting, reviews and approves requests for funds disbursement, closes out contracts and fulfills any other duties necessary to administer grant funding. Provides technical assistance to grant recipients or their designees in an effort to ensure compliance to all state and federal policies and procedures. Monitors grants and ensures completion of contractually mandated reporting requirements.

Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Area

• Reviewed financial information filed by telecommunication companies. Ensures company compliance of all required filings, including communicating with regulatory and financial staff to obtain resolution of issues.• Worked with the Department Director and Staff Attorney on telecommunications policies, rules, and regulations.• Made recommendations relative to the programs administered by the department, including development and administration of current Commission proceedings.• Undertook research on existing or proposed telecommunication policy, practice and regulatory issues.• Evaluated broadband grant applications according to pre-set criteria.• Reviewed broadband project invoices and recommend reimbursements.• Researched and analyzes impact of current or proposed legislation; may assist in modifying or developing legislation.• Assisted in managing the NUSF payment and remittance audit processes, including review of the third-party audit reports.• Obtained and reviewed information necessary to calculate monthly program payments to telecommunication companies.• Compiled, analyzed, and reported on NUSF program financial data.• Other duties as assigned.

Manhattan, Kansas, United States

• Prepared, cleaned, and analyzed large data sets using advanced statistical methodologies• Conducted literature reviews pertaining to novel methods and modeling• Co-instructed upper-level undergraduate course on the creation and implementation of sustainable energy policy• Conducted program evaluations of large and small-scale projects for educational institutions, governmental agencies, and foundations. • Developed expertise in evaluation design, qualitative and quantitative methodologies, data collection, analytics and reporting.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Political Science

Concentration Quantitative public policy; Certificate in Applied Statistics Honors: The Kansas State University Department of Political.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science

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