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Washington D.C.

Washington D.C.

Developed strategies for impacting federal and state policy resulting in changes to Medicare regulations and the passage of state bans on copay accumulator programs, restrictions on non-medical switching, and implementation of emergency prescription bills. Built influential, positive relationships with government and private entities and represented DPAC’s.

Washington D.C.

Initiated, monitored, and reported the outcomes of advocacy campaigns through metrics and analytics gleaned from CQRC Engage, uCampaign, CoSchedule, and other advocacy and social media platforms. Collaborated with the CEO to develop DPAC’s position on new and existing health policies; communicated those positions via multiple channels ( blog articles.

Washington D.C.

Led national organizers located in Seattle and New York City to create and implement protest marches in 15 US cities, to support the Affordable Care Act. Organized the Washington, D.C. event - coordinated with police departments, rallied support from local organizations, worked with equipment managers, and securing speakers. Founded a 501(c)(4).

Washington D.C.

Represented and counseled clients with physical, intellectual, or psycho-social disabilities as co-lead attorney in legal proceedings and client advocacy meetings, on varied issues (e.g. Individual Education Programs, eligibility for Social Security benefit and student loan discharge, and representative payee requirements. Researched and authored legal.

Washington D.C.

Researched legislative intent and history of new and existing legislation, and authored policy papers on changes brought about by new legislation. Communicated with diverse clients to understand and help with issues related to their individual circumstances. Collaborated with parties involved in clients’ issues, including officials at schools, social.

Washington D.C.

Drafted Board decisions on disciplinary actions and settlement agreements between the Board and licensed physicians. Researched and wrote memoranda on legal questions pertaining to the Board's mandate and jurisdiction which was used to expand Board powers over physicians who let their licenses lapse.

Washington D.C.

Advised homeless families of their right to shelter when the temperature drops to below freezing. Guided potential homeless clients to appropriate resources, including the Virginia Williams Family Resource Center, various Washington, D.C. homeless resource organizations, and legal services. Monitored local government agencies for legal violations and wrote.

Juris Doctor, Health Law And Disability Law Focus

Activities and Societies: Health Law and Policy Brief, Health Law and Justice Society, WCL Democrats, In My Backyard Day of.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: University Democrats, Ambassadons, Prima Donnas A Cappella Club, Sigma Alpha Iota (Zeta Psi Chapter), IPFW.