Lisa Mushaw Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Usa

Dewey Square Group is a leading public affairs consultancy providing advocacy, communications, and outreach services for Fortune 500 public and private sectors, federal agencies, political clients, trade associations, and not-for-profit sectors in the United States. Lead development and coordination of outreach campaigns and communications strategies for wide range of clients. Direct engagements within multi-cultural practice. Advise national, state, and local leaders on constituent outreach and public relations strategies. Partner with civil rights organizations and advocacy groups that provide third-party support for clients, products, and brands. Select client engagements include:► Develop global employment brand and drive awareness of brand across internal and external audiences by liaising with client’s social responsibility and diversity and inclusion teams.► Served as lead principal for social mobilization campaigns to raise awareness of the importance of the following:o Individual / family preparedness for pandemic outbreako HIV/AIDS prevention among African-Americans► Orchestrate national and local events for clients, including co-producing Public Service Announcement (PSA) videos with celebrities for message outreach.

Oak Hill, Va, Usa

Federal contracting company specializing in information technology services and support for procurement, finance, payroll, human resources, and general operations; 8(a) minority woman-owned organization.► Established company operations, secured clients, and contractors, and managed all consulting engagements.► Grew revenues to $5M over nine-year period, securing eight five-year 8(a) contracts. Wrote engaging proposals that communicated company’s competitive value proposition, resulting in favorability and selection. Notable Federal clients included: Department of Energy; Department of Homeland Security – Shuttle and Sedan service contract; and GSA – Event Planning and Meeting Management.► Led talent acquisition efforts, recruiting non-security and security-cleared personnel for engagements using the Joint Personal Adjudication System (JPAS), a clearance and access verification system used by security personnel.

Washington, Dc, Usa

Senior advisor to Honorable Dan Glickman, Secretary to the USDA, fifth largest agency of the Federal government with 98,000 employees and an annual budget of $68 billion. ✔ Director of Advisory Boards & Commissions – White House Liaison Office (concurrent position)Facilitated recruitment and appointment of leaders for various agricultural boards throughout the United States. Ensured appointees submitted to Dan Glickman, Secretary to the USDA, in a timely manner. Appointed Committee Management Officer for the USDA's Advisory Committees and Research and Promotion Boards.✔ Trade Missions Coordinator – U.S. Department of Agriculture (concurrent position)Traveled internationally with the Secretary on trade missions. Coordinated international matters for the Secretary of Agriculture and department. Built coalitions for positions and established consensus domestically with agencies and stakeholders, and internationally with foreign governments and their related entities. Advised Congressional members and other stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of U.S. agricultural policy.► Streamlined appointment process within six months. Ensured names submitted much earlier, allowing for a larger pool of candidates, and enhancing multi-cultural diversity. Received accolades from U.S. Senators for ensuring placement of quality representatives on boards.► Advised Secretary by providing background information and briefing materials for governmental and private sector meetings, conferences, and hearings.► Directed internal and external communications thereby explaining and promoting departmental policies. External stakeholders included advisory boards, U.S. House members and U.S. Senators.► Promoted boards by building positive and long-term relationships with administration officials, congressional staff members, and industry representatives leading to promotion of the American agribusiness industry, both domestically and internationally.

Bachelor'S Degree, English Literature

English Language And Literature/Letters