Executive leadership of the agency's Student Financial Assistance, College Savings Plans (WA529), and IT divisions. Focused on empowering team members and supporting students in reaching higher education and career training goals by increasing access and affordability.

Chief administrative officer responsible for overseeing and growing Washington’s 529 plans, which currently include the Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program and the DreamAhead College Investment Plan. Manages the college savings plans, implementing policies and procedures established by the governing committee, overseeing the DreamAhead program management agreement, and works in partnership with the State Actuary and the State Investment Board to develop annual pricing recommendations for… Show more Chief administrative officer responsible for overseeing and growing Washington’s 529 plans, which currently include the Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program and the DreamAhead College Investment Plan. Manages the college savings plans, implementing policies and procedures established by the governing committee, overseeing the DreamAhead program management agreement, and works in partnership with the State Actuary and the State Investment Board to develop annual pricing recommendations for GET. Serves as the lead spokesperson for the plans with the media, Legislature, and general public. Show less

Led all marketing, communications, and outreach initiatives for Washington's 529 Prepaid Tuition Program and soon-to-launch DreamAhead College Investment Plan. Served as senior advisor to the GET Program Director and liaison to the GET Committee (GET's governing body). Supported the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) executive leadership on GET-related policy analysis and legislative relation efforts.

Oversaw all internal and external communications activities, public relations, marketing and community outreach activities for Washington's 529 prepaid tuition program.

Developed foster care and adoption support forecasts for Children’s Administration (CA). Queried data sources using data analysis tools (SAS, SQL, and Excel) to develop and track budget forecasts. Presented findings to leadership and legislative staff members.

Managed day-to-day marketing and communication activities including writing and editing for print and web materials, managing social media presence and public relations, and creating presentations. Supported community outreach activities including event tabling and giving presentations.

Coordinated and supported marketing, communication, outreach and public relations efforts for Washington State's Prepaid Tuition Program.

Conducted research on medical marijuana (MMJ) rules and regulations to inform the rule making process. Provided a comprehensive literature review of U.S. and international MMJ policy. Conducted structured interviews with administrators in other MMJ states and provided a summary that identified common practices. Presented findings to core MMJ team and to a larger stakeholder group.