Kathleen Michael Email and Phone Number

Write and execute a variety of communications to commercial and personal line clients regarding relevant insurance topics.

Created and executed communications on behalf of this blood cancer advocacy association, including monthly newsletters, Facebook and Twitter updates and website maintenance. Produced all materials, managed registration and supported onsite operations for the association’s educational events held throughout the country.

Responsible for lobbying on tax issues relating to the restaurant industry. Wrote issue briefs, presented issues to membership and board of directors regularly.

Lobbyist for the association on legislative issues related to tax, tourism and transportation. Wrote all forms of materials related to each issue including issue briefs, talking points, testimony and letters to lawmakers. Active in the association’s PAC (political action committee) through fundraising, attending events on behalf of the association’s PAC and providing input on how PAC funds were directed.

Tax aide for legislator while a member of the House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means. Also responsible for the member's budget and business initiatives, including restoration of the business meal deduction and a fifty percent reduction in the capital gains tax.

Internship resulted in a full-time position. Progressed from a receptionist to a legislative aide based on performance.