Marek Gootman Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc

• Bridge “think tank” perspective into “real world” action on issues related to the competitiveness and vitality of US and international city-regions - through applied research, policy development, demonstration projects, peer learning networks, and external relations with business, government, civic leaders.• Undertake problem-solving engagements and manage advisory teams to generate regional/state strategies addressing topics like economic growth, workforce, innovation, infrastructure, exports and foreign investment, city identity, governance.• Directed the Global Cities Initiative, an eight-year $18+ million project to help U.S. and international metro areas strengthen their economic connections and competitiveness, working with cross-sector coalitions and pilot cohorts in ~45 city-regions.• Execute efforts to advance adoption of ideas at local, state, federal, international levels through outreach and replication assistance. Organize engagement of business leadership for civic action, within and across metro areas. Directly advise public sector officials in executive and legislative functions. Foster collaborations with regional and national associations for business and government.• Conceive, oversee, co-author, and/or contribute to research and policy reports (e.g. Making of Global Cities; Economic Growth and Competitiveness Agenda for California; Help Wanted: How Middle Market Companies Can Address Workforce Challenges; Accelerating Exports in the Middle Market; Six Steps for Metro Areas to Prioritize Global Markets).• Speak on city and economic policy issues as keynote, panelist, or moderator at international, national, and regional events (~30 events annually). Testify at public hearings. Represent positions to the media. • Direct content development and structure of events - conferences, roundtables, and webinars. Facilitate working sessions.• Generate and steward funding support from corporate, foundation, government, and individual sources.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Led federal advocacy and policy practice for local governments and public agencies, nonprofit interests, and related business partnerships dealing with Congress and Executive agencies on legislative, funding, and administrative / regulatory priorities. • Counseled on design of effective programs and policies, and advocacy strategies for implementation, resolution of operational issues, and pursuit of competitive and discretionary funds.• Represented 30+ local governments (7 of 10 largest U.S. cities), plus utilities, transport agencies, airports, housing authorities, etc. Also universities, health and human service providers, cultural institutions, community development corporations, public television, public-private partnerships, and national philanthropies.• Addressed topical areas such as transportation, homeland security, public safety, economic and community development, housing, environment / energy, water resources, telecom / technology, social services, healthcare, workforce, education, taxation.• Rated one of the ten best lobbyists for local governments at the federal level (The Hill).

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Researched and advised on community and economic development policy issues for public and nonprofit entities [split with Patton Boggs, accompanying spouse on Ian Axford Fellowship]

• Managed special projects, interagency coordination, and external relations.• Facilitated reforms of community economic development grant program operations and regulations to enable asset accumulation, equity investments, and loan fund capitalization. Drafted policy memoranda interpreting application of OMB circulars. Negotiated resolution of conflicts with state and local agencies. • Drafted policy recommendations on connecting economic development and social service systems, and on strengthening social capital. Served as representative to interagency workgroup on welfare-to-work topics.• Oversaw grantmaking and technical assistance processes for community development projects.• Certificate of Appreciation - “In recognition of dedication and commitment to promoting stronger neighborhoods and families”

• Engaged in Empowerment Zone / Enterprise Community Initiative policy development, program implementation, and interagency collaboration (new $1 billion urban / rural revitalization grant). Coordinated teams to deliver ongoing support to designated communities. Contributed to program goals and objectives; proposal requirements, application materials, and regulations; selection processes; financial management and audit issues; evaluation parameters; Congressional testimony; intergovernmental, business, and civic partnerships. Received Secretary’s Distinguished Service Award - “For exceptional efforts in design and implementation of the Empowerment Zone / Enterprise Community program.” • Researched and prepared policy proposals on such issues as local governance and program flexibilities, social capital, microenterprise support, Individual Development Accounts, community development financial institutions, job creation and training for low-income individuals, transportation services, welfare-to-work funding mechanisms, public-private partnership incentives, and intergovernmental planning systems. • Coordinated projects related to interagency / intergovernmental “reinvention” initiatives to foster more collaborative economic and social services at local levels. Participated restructuring discretionary grant programs and federal technical assistance delivery, and agency-wide planning for improved customer service. Received two Secretary’s “Reinvention” Awards - “For leading development of customer service plans and standards” (team award); and “For taking the lead among federal agencies in customer service surveys” (team award).• Supported involvement in interagency workgroups related to metropolitan collaboration for urban revitalization. Conceived and executed national forum on city-suburb and metro collaborations to address socio-economic challenges. • Performed management and policy analysis for departmental strategic plan and annual budget development.

United Kingdom - Liverpool & London

• Competitively selected by the British government to research, consult, and lecture on community development policy and public management issues in the U.K. and Europe. • Drafted white paper on U.K. regional / metropolitan collaborations and lessons for U.S. practices - "Metropolitan Partnerships in the United Kingdom: Lessons for the United States."• Advised senior government officials on strengthening U.K. community development policies and practices. Counseled three localities on community revitalization strategic planning processes. • Contributed to Social Exclusion Unit policy action team on promoting social entrepreneurship; workgroup preparing community economic development framework for London; and steering committee to evaluate U.K. community-building programs. • Spoke on community economic development at OECD expert working session, national Civic Trust conference, regional Labour Party forum, city council meetings. Conducted policy seminars for government agencies, foundations, and universities. Interviewed by national and regional media.

• Developed and executed aspects of new public participation initiatives; assisted with Board relations.• Outlined a strategic plan to reposition the agency and its public image.• Wrote and designed annual reports, newsletters, marketing materials, media releases; drafted speeches.• Organized national conferences and local seminars on regional development issues.

• Supported development and implementation of market-oriented programs to facilitate public-private sector partnerships on transportation issues, including launch of a regional transit subsidy program and creation of local transportation management associations.• Drafted grant applications and project proposals.

London, United Kingdom

Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: Equal Justice Foundation, Board of DirectorsMagna Cum Laude • Order of the Coif • Keigwin Award (best overall.

Mga, Government Administration And Policy

Cum Laude

Bse, Entrepreneurial Management; Public Policy And Management

Activities and Societies: Penn Fund Class Drive (Co-Chair) • Kite & Key Service Society (Treasurer) • Delta Tau DeltaCum Laude • Benjamin.