Kevin Mchenry Email & Phone Number

Government Relations lead in four states.Advocates within state legislatures, state boards of education, Office of Governors, State Agencies, etc.Collaborates with similar advocacy organizations to help realize shared goals.

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Directs and coordinates the legislative agenda and public policy development efforts of Minnesota Management and Budget.Supports the enterprise-wide legislative and policy agenda for the State of MinnesotaProvides leadership, counsel, and assistance to the Commissioner of MMB, executive team and division directors.Educates policymakers about the state's budget and critical operations functions.Assists with communication strategies regarding legislative and budgetary issues.

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Support the Assistant Chief of Staff for External Relations in Governor’s Office in theircoordination – primarily with state agencies on the response to COVID-19. This work isdone collaboratively with members of the Legislative Affairs Department as well asmembers of the following departments: Public Engagement, Communications, Scheduling,Appointments, Office of the General Counsel, the Minnesota Department of Health andother state agencies. Attend and serve as the… Show more Support the Assistant Chief of Staff for External Relations in Governor’s Office in theircoordination – primarily with state agencies on the response to COVID-19. This work isdone collaboratively with members of the Legislative Affairs Department as well asmembers of the following departments: Public Engagement, Communications, Scheduling,Appointments, Office of the General Counsel, the Minnesota Department of Health andother state agencies. Attend and serve as the Governor’s Office representative in meetings with stateagency partners on the COVID-19 response. Lead interagency meetings on the COVID-19 response Monitor all elements of the COVID-19 response including vaccinations, testing,hospital capacity, long-term care, mitigation efforts in schools, use of funding, andother ongoing developments. Coordinate regular briefings for Governor and Lt. Governor on COVID-19. Show less

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Managed government relations and advocacy strategy in four statesMonitored, analyzed current and lobbied on emerging state legislation, policy issues and regulations to determine impact on on College Board servicesCreated networks with in-state organizations to build broad based support for policy initiativesBuilt and maintained partnerships within Governor's offices, legislatures, Departments of Higher Education and K12 as well as State Boards of Education and Higher… Show more Managed government relations and advocacy strategy in four statesMonitored, analyzed current and lobbied on emerging state legislation, policy issues and regulations to determine impact on on College Board servicesCreated networks with in-state organizations to build broad based support for policy initiativesBuilt and maintained partnerships within Governor's offices, legislatures, Departments of Higher Education and K12 as well as State Boards of Education and Higher Education Commissions Show less

Roseville, Mn

● Accountable for Oversight of Statewide Testing and Assessment, Charter Schools, Statewide Library Services, School Safety and Technical Assistance Divisions as well as Data Governance● Responsibilities include management of four Directors and 45 employees, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations ● Member of Executive leadership Team, Provide advice and strategic recommendations to the commissioner of education on business and policy initiatives, program and fiscal… Show more ● Accountable for Oversight of Statewide Testing and Assessment, Charter Schools, Statewide Library Services, School Safety and Technical Assistance Divisions as well as Data Governance● Responsibilities include management of four Directors and 45 employees, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations ● Member of Executive leadership Team, Provide advice and strategic recommendations to the commissioner of education on business and policy initiatives, program and fiscal issues● Representing the department with external stakeholders, state and federal legislative delegations and Media on various issues ● Developed internal data management committee which established the scope and structure of data governance for the agency as well as formalized roles, responsibilities and relationships within the agency● Member of Executive Committee of Statewide Longitudinal Education Data System (SLEDS). Collaborating with a range of advocates in K-12, Higher Education and Workforce Development to utilize data to inform decisions on education and workforce policy and practice● Developed program content for implementation of new assessment laws for superintendents and regional educational organizations conferences Show less

Roseville, Mn

● Served as primary liaison between agency and state legislature● Communicated regularly with agency leadership, office of governor, legislature, and education stakeholders in order to advance and protect initiatives● Coordinated statewide taskforce of education finance which served as the foundation for gaining support and passing all-day kindergarten in the legislature● Executed strategy and successfully passed legislation to adopt assessment recommendations which included… Show more ● Served as primary liaison between agency and state legislature● Communicated regularly with agency leadership, office of governor, legislature, and education stakeholders in order to advance and protect initiatives● Coordinated statewide taskforce of education finance which served as the foundation for gaining support and passing all-day kindergarten in the legislature● Executed strategy and successfully passed legislation to adopt assessment recommendations which included computer adaptive assessments, development of college and career readiness benchmarks and a nationally recognized college entrance exam● Provided presentations throughout Minnesota to education cooperatives and other key stakeholders to explain legislative impacts Show less

Saint Paul, Mn

● Responsible for advocating Policies on Housing, Economic Development, and Met Council issues at the Legislature, Executive Branch, and Met Council● Conduct Interim policy Committees with local elected officials and professional staff with the purpose of building consensus on issues for which to advocate● Implemented a social media plan with the focus of promoting municipal perspectives

Saint Paul, Mn

● Develop education budget and policy platform in consultation with Chair, committee members, and staff● Cultivate relationships with staff, elected officials, appointed officials, and lobbyists who hold a broad range of political opinions● Communicate Chair’s platform and priorities to committee members and other education community members

Saint Paul, Mn

● Prepared strategies to pass key legislation. Examples include .08 BAC, sex offender sentencing, and comprehensive methamphetamine legislation● Represented Chair’s interests at task force meetings and other events● Planned committee hearings by researching bills and structuring hearing schedule

Saint Paul, Mn

● Tracked legislation and monitored hearings● Revamped constituent database in order to communicate more effectively● Organized and attended district events with constituents, businesses, and city officials