Lead the execution, advancement and communication of ABC’s Regulatory Agenda.•Build strategic relationships within federal agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and non-governmental industry partners.•Develop strategies to move ABC’s advocacy objectives through regulatory agencies.•Take the lead on comment letters, meetings, and communications with federal agencies.•Track and respond to state regulatory and legislative proposals impacting ABC members.•Collaborate in the development of ABC’s Advocacy Agenda.•Analyze, evaluate, and communicate the impact of new regulatory developments on ABC member centers.•Serve on AABB Interorganizational Task Force on Domestic Disasters and Acts of Terrorism and AABB FDA Liaison Committee.•Lead ABC’s Regulatory Committee.

Promoted to this position after one year of service.‎• Develop, implement, execute, and advance advocacy agendas for multiple health care and nutrition clients ‎before federal agencies and other stakeholders.‎• Facilitate regulatory health and nutrition policy advocacy for clients.‎• Lead client health care and nutrition government affairs committees.‎• Build strategic relationships with staff at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Medicare ‎and Medicaid Services (CMS), and other key federal agencies.‎• Serve as a representative to several industry coalitions.‎• Research and respond to individual member requests for information and assistance in regulatory areas, ‎including development and clarification of guidelines, and assistance in interactions with FDA.‎• Write articles for client newsletters and other member publications as requested.‎• Serving as: ‎-Director of Government Relations for the Association of Oncology Social Work. ‎-Director of Regulatory Affairs for the International Food Additives Council.‎‎-Director of Market Access and Reimbursement Policy for the Healthcare Nutrition Council. ‎-Director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs for the International Flight Services Association.‎

Served as a health care expert as part of Kellen's Public Affairs team.‎• Engaged with designated federal agencies, health care organizations, and coalitions involved with health-related ‎programs. ‎• Analyzed and responded to proposed agency rules and regulations.‎• Ensured client policies and positions were brought to the attention of appropriate government officials and related ‎health care associations and coalitions.‎

Full-service consulting practice providing health care policy and government relations expertise. Provided out-of-house consulting services to non-profits, corporations, and other clients engaged in health or public policy.• Provided counsel to clients on reimbursement issues, health care trends, and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) policies.• Particular focus on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), including Medicare and Medicaid, and the 340B Drug Pricing Program.• Excelled in helping clients develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with their members, key third-party organizations, and other critical stakeholders.• Collaborated with clients and their members, providing change management services to restructure departments and divisions within organizations.

Held two separate executive positions for the firm’s two premiere clients.♦Vice President, Public Affairs, Pharmaceutical Product Stewardship Work Group (PPSWG): Served as the chief policy, membership, and communications expert for an association of leading producers and marketers of pharmaceutical products. • Managed a membership and communications team with oversight of local and state legislative developments related to PPSWG’s interests.• Developed an ongoing strategy for legislative engagement at the local and state levels.• Advised Board of Directors and Executive Director on governance matters and opportunities to advance membership and policy goals and initiatives.• Oversaw member communications, including development of websites and weekly member Bulletin.• Oversaw responses to member inquiries, invoicing, financial reporting, and identification of and communication with prospective members. ♦Interim Executive Director, National Association of Dealer Counsel (NADC): Led and managed the operations of the National Association of Dealer Counsel, a nationwide professional association of attorneys who represent automobile and other vehicle dealers.• Oversaw and managed the daily operations of an association with a budget in excess of $500,000.• Provided professional counsel to the Board of Directors on all aspects of the organization’s activities.• Oversaw the planning and execution of all NADC events, including its annual conference.• Worked with staff and the Board of Directors to prepare a comprehensive annual budget.

Served as one of three attorneys in the Office of General Counsel. • Provided recommendations to the General Counsel concerning legal issues impacting ASHP and its Foundation.• Provided counsel concerning copyright and other intellectual property protections.• Served as ASHP’s official staff liaison to the American Medical Association’s CPT Editorial Panel. • Addressed inquiries of a corporate legal nature from staff and members.• Reviewed legal documents and other matters related to the activities, programs, and publications of ASHP.

Developed relationships and partnerships with members, third-party organizations, and other key stakeholders. Served as the principal advisor to ASHP leadership on pharmacy practice and regulatory issues in ambulatory care. • Provided counsel to members and ASHP staff on reimbursement issues, health care trends, Food and Drug Administration policies, and drug safety. • Advised Government Affairs Division on pharmaceutical, reimbursement, and practice issues related to legislative and regulatory initiatives.• Presented at national, state, and local meetings and conferences on health policy issues. • Collaborated with ASHP members on the development of Professional Statements and Guidelines.• Coordinated and supervised multiple member committees and advisory groups. • Doubled the number of ASHP members who chose the Section as their primary membership designation.• Co-led the planning and development of ASHP’s first stand-alone Ambulatory Care Conference and Summit, including educational programming, marketing, and public relations outreach for approximately 500 attendees

Served as ASHP’s principal advocate before and liaison to federal departments and agencies.• Advised internal ASHP staff on strategy, tactics, and opportunities relating to regulatory matters.• Co-led successful efforts to mitigate unfavorable reimbursement regulations for anticoagulation clinics. • Collaborated with pharmacy and health care groups to identify issues of mutual interest.• Testified before agency advisory panels and presented at large member meetings. • Instrumental in successfully advocating for and promoting the standardization of REMS.• Issue expertise includes but is not limited to: Medicare hospital inpatient and outpatient prospective payment systems, 340B Drug Pricing Program, other policies impacting drug safety and payment for pharmacy services.

Advised state government agencies on the implications of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies. • Served as one of 10 full-time, in-house consultants.• Worked collaboratively with the staff of state Medicaid agencies to develop laws, regulations, and policies relating to various aspects of their Medicaid and waiver programs.• Informed clients of regulatory and legislative policies and the potential application to their programs. • Researched and wrote audit reports for Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) as required by CMS. Conducted onsite interviews with MCO representatives.

Working with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), led the policy analysis operation for APhA’s Pharmacy Services Support Center (PSSC) focusing on the 340B Drug Pricing Program and related policy areas.• Collaborated with HRSA staff to develop policy regarding the implementation of the 340B Drug Pricing Program. • Led the review and analysis of all pertinent legislative and regulatory issues impacting PSSC interests. • Presented at conferences and meetings about 340B, Medicaid, and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit. • Developed educational materials and outreach programs that provided critical information to PSSC stakeholders. • Worked with policy experts from leading health care organizations to identify potential areas of collaboration

Served as the principal policy reporter for Pharmacy Today, the Association’s flagship publication.• Developed and wrote legal, policy, and regulatory news stories for Pharmacy Today.