Kelli Arthur Hykes Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Oh, Us

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Leading government relations for a CDC Mega-Lab helping government officials maximize Public Health returns in relation to COVID-19 testing, expanding national surveillance infrastructure in the US to track the emergence and prevalence of novel variants of SARS-CoV-2, and all things population genomics.

 Providing short-term policy agenda development, PAC planning, regulatory audits, sample legislation development and other support to local and national non-profit and for-profit organizations Draft state budget amendments for multistate operators, tailored specifically for the jurisdiction of interest primarily to the benefit of health care providers and suppliers  Primarily focused on policy interventions for health, cannabis, transportation, and technology sectors with a focus on developing solutions that address the social determinants of health to the benefit of underserved communities.  Manage teams of up to 8 subcontractors, including scientists other highly specialized professionals Served as Policy Support and Liaison Officer in the Incident Command Structure for Columbus Public Health during the Covid-19 Response (480 Hours).  Served as Director of Public Information Team, Covid-19 for Columbus Public Health, managing constituent inquiries about testing, disease process, and business mandates

Columbus, Oh (Midwest, East Coast And Canada)

➡ By taking a creative approach to rule making, I ensure permissive, core revenue-generating opportunities.➡ I recently secured elected leaders’ sponsorship of amendments to comprehensive cannabis reform packages in multiple states, including Illinois and New Jersey, and in Canada.➡ I have worked hard to identify acceptable comparable standards for advertising and zoning, to ensure that cannabis businesses are not overly restricted. ➡ I Implement multi-state approach to legalization efforts, identifying which jurisdictions have the most growth potential and likelihood of legislative passage. ➡ I'm a frequently invited keynote speaker, panelist, and/or business board member representing cannabis-interests for conferences and associations. Among the organizations I've presented to are the National Conference of State Legislators, Women In Government, and the National Federation of Women Legislators.

Columbus, Oh

➡ I wrote and secured passage of federal and state legislation, including federal and state data collection standards and research funding for Sudden Unexplained Infant Death; the reinstatement of state Medicaid funding for low-income pregnant women; the decriminalization of needle exchange programs to combat infectious diseases; and the expansion of compulsory immunization standards.➡ I led efforts in Columbus and in the region that led to a unanimous vote to raise tobacco sales age to 21.➡ I created the inaugural annual public health policy agendas (and subsequent annual agendas) to communicate Columbus Public Health goals to elected officials, staff, the community, and national and international media. ➡ I served as the health policy advisor to both the Health Commissioner and to elected officials. ➡ I served as practicum advisor, supervised interns, and staff.

Columbus, Oh

➡ I researched, drafted, and synopsized potential legislation and white papers about health, housing, human services, economic and workforce development, transportation, public utilities, and more.➡ I served as a city representative and leader on various community projects, including chairing Visit-ability Ohio Work Group and Tax Time of Central Ohio.➡ I managed numerous public policy and code change initiatives, including Columbus Road Race Permitting, Youth Bike Helmet Law, and Competitive Human Services Grant Program.

Columbus, Oh

➡ I led 3 direct reports and 100+ volunteers in analyzing the legislation that affected health and human services operations at the state and local levels.➡ I communicated support of or opposition to legislative efforts to coalition partners, the public, media, and elected officials.➡ I prepared all legislative testimony, including garnering written testimony from interested parties and organizing partners to testify with a unified message.➡ I coordinated and activated more than 250 grassroots lobbyists in annual lobby day events.➡ I created, distributed, and analyzed candidate questionnaires for endorsement and PAC awards.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

➡ By highlighting the positive environmental and health impacts, I led the efforts to establish and market successful nonprofit vanpooling and carpooling program to individuals, businesses, and government.➡ Advocated program mission through meetings, media interviews, and speaking engagements.

Baltimore, Md

➡ I successfully lobbied the state legislature to preserve Maryland’s only nonprofit health insurance provider. ➡ I organized more than 2,500 diverse coalition partners in townhalls, focus groups, and healthcare lobbying exercises.➡ I secured sponsors for pertinent healthcare access legislation at both state and local government.➡ I worked with Maryland Public Health board members and advisors to craft statewide universal, accessible health insurance plan (later replicated in Massachusetts and the Affordable Care Act.) ➡ I managed 3 staff and coordinated more than 200 volunteers in a healthcare voter education project and targeted canvasses.

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science, Communication Studies

Graduate Certificate, Diversity Equity And Inclusion

Master Of Arts, Public Policy And Management