Non-Profit executive leadership and strategic planning, government relations (federal & state), policy development & advocacy in Medicaid, intellectual/developmental disabilities and behavioral health services and supports.

Implement legislative policy agenda for IARF (Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities): - work with Illinois General Assembly and key staff to secure passage of legislation identified on annual public policy agenda; - develop advocacy documents and information to support legislative priorities; and - lead negotiations for IARF at the Statehouse, which has resulted in the passage of dozens of legislative measures impacting the provisions of community-based services and… Show more Implement legislative policy agenda for IARF (Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities): - work with Illinois General Assembly and key staff to secure passage of legislation identified on annual public policy agenda; - develop advocacy documents and information to support legislative priorities; and - lead negotiations for IARF at the Statehouse, which has resulted in the passage of dozens of legislative measures impacting the provisions of community-based services and supports.Establish and secure state appropriations (budget) priorities for IARF - affects Divisions with annual budgets totalling :- advise IARF President & CEO and Board of Directors on annual state fiscal environments to establish external appropriations priorities within various state agency divisions; and - build support for IARF priorities with key members of the legislature's appropriations committees; and - organize and manage grasstops and grassroots advocacy campaigns to secure state appropriations priorities, which has resulted in a combination of state budget increases, maintenance budgets, and mid-year supplementals since FY09;Monitor and consult with FIRM Systems on state policies;- track legislation as it impacts state live-scan fingerprinting of various professions; and - provide consulation to FIRM Systems in working with state licensing and public health agencies;Support FIRM association management efforts:- consult with FIRM staff on federal policy as it impacts national contracts (AMRPA & ASCIP);- provide staff support for conference planning and annual conferences (AMRPA, ASCIP, and ISAE); Show less

Staff support for Policy Committees

Assist in development of Association's public policy agenda.Assist in development of Association's legislative agenda, including grassroots strategy development.