With over 25 years of expertise in government relations, project management, and strategic consultancy, I specialize in achieving success for clients through innovative solutions. As the Founder & CEO of Virtual Operations, I excel in navigating complex government landscapes, encompassing legislative initiatives, departmental education about products, and securing non-dilutive funding. My extensive background includes leadership positions across various industries, allowing me to leverage my project management acumen and political experience to deliver tailored solutions that consistently exceed expectations. Driven by a passion for redefining advocacy, I blend creativity with strategic insight to address clients' unique challenges.Stories worth Sharing: // Government Penetration through Legislative Language: Secured over $8 million in research funding for a biotechnology sector by successfully advocating for topic insertion in the Defense Appropriations Bill.// Strategic Partnership Renewal: Helped a client regain market position at a major NIH institution, securing ongoing sales and establishing a significant footprint within the institute.// Enhancing Market Presence: Enabled a client to gain a competitive edge in a major program within a major institute, resulting in successful inclusion of their technology in a Funding Opportunity Announcement.// Rebuilding Government Relationships and Advancing Professional Advocacy: Successfully advocated for legislative changes in Colorado, including insurance coverage mandates and inclusion of a complementary medicine profession in the state's Benchmark Insurance Plan.// Driving Legislative Change: Drafted pioneering legislation for a software company mandating anti-distracted driving technology, achieving unanimous passage in the Colorado State House and generating significant positive publicity despite Senate postponement.Areas of Expertise: Government Relations, Operations Management, Client Relationship Management, Project Management, Key Partnership Development, Fundraising, Team Management, Public Speaking.