Julia Pitcher Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• First state government affairs position for the foundation responsible for driving public policy agenda across the nation while building state grassroots advocacy network on behalf of the 1.6 million patients living with Parkinson’s.• Built and manage a team of two government relations managers, communications officer, and a director of advocacy. Responsible for the hiring and management of contract legislative consultants in target states with a budget of $350,000.• Currently managing and directly lobbying in 15 states pushing proactive legislation related to State Funding for Parkinson’s with a goal of securing $100 million in the next two years, Biomarkers, Genetic Testing Protections, Data Privacy and Clinical Trial Access. • Recently led a 10 state campaign for proactive legislation on behalf of the Foundation with 5 states signing onto landmark legislation on behalf of the Parkinson’s community.• Appointed by Deputy CEO as Onboarding Ambassador for new hire quarterly presentations across business units of the foundation.• Recruited over 3,000 advocates since 2021 through live webinars, geo-targeted email lists, and state-based outreach.• Featured panelist on Michael J. Fox Podcast reaching more than 10K downloads per episode. • Recipient of The Advocacy Association’s Top 20 in 2023 Advocacy Professionals Award (October 2023).

Washington, District Of Columbia

• Created and implemented regional and state-based strategies in collaboration with key counsel/colleagues and member companies to address legislative and regulatory objectives in conjunction with alliance development and communications efforts; managed performance of consultant contracts in region.• Analyzed legislation and regulations, drafted testimony, and presented testimony to six state legislatures (D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey).• Provided strategic guidance and advice to regional field team on advancing PhRMA policy relating to state legislation and regulation.• Represented PhRMA at meetings, legislative hearings, regulatory agency meetings, and senior-level stakeholder groups. Met with legislators, governors, and state agency leads and staff as needed.• Collaborated with and presented to senior management on key issues within regional assignment, as well as national policy areas.

Annapolis, Maryland

• Primary lobbyist for large volume of clients at any one time, typically 8-12 clients of varying subject matters, levels of content, and direct lobbying on their behalf.

Annapolis, Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Managed publicity, promotions, and advertising for mission-related fundraising, activities, and events. Oversaw coordinating and implementing of cost-effective communications, advocacy, and public affairs activities for Central, Suburban, and Southern Maryland.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Legislative Specialist, Department of Health (f/k/a Department of Health & Mental Hygiene), 2005-2006. Assisted in monitoring and development of legislation for department in conjunction with governor’s legislative office. Crafted legislation, testified before legislature, and successfully lobbied for passage of departmental legislative initiatives.Legislative Specialist, Department of Human Services (f/k/a Department of Human Resources), 2003-2005. Served as principal assistant to executive director for policy matters, with responsibility for evaluating, analyzing, researching, and developing legislative policies in areas, including child support, child protective services, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and foster care. Developed and maintained relationships with key governmental entities and local offices. Prepared and distributed written testimony and fiscal impact statements to General Assembly; assisted in presenting oral testimony during legislative session and interim.

Annapolis, Maryland

Provided legislative and administrative assistance to two state delegates throughout legislative session of General Assembly. Performed contract employment for legislative session.

Juris Doctor

Bachelors Of Music

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