Manager, Consumer Protection And Regulation
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Hired by the world's largest professional association for food and nutrition professionals to overhaul and strengthen its process for reviewing and commenting to federal regulatory proposals. Managed the entire complex program, from start to finish, and led staff meetings regarding status of each proposal. In total, my work role involved collaborating on strategic communications, reviewing and interpreting federal and state regulations, preparing and submitting comments to federal regulatory agencies, lobbying, reviewing and summarizing research, and educating members on complex policy issues. I also managed the Academy's process for nominations to federal advisory councils. Represented the Association in professional settings to support the organization’s mission and goals of advancing nutrition through public policy, especially through licensure and comments to federal agencies. Served as a liaison, communication channel as subject matter expert on plant-based issues.• Within 12 months of hire, improved regulatory comment process to the extent that comment submissions nearly doubled vs. prior year. • Managed and edited content for substantial upgrades to Academy website regarding professional licensure.• Established and facilitated a formal process to nominate 10+ people to various federal advisory committees.• Participated in organization-wide efforts to define “plant-based diets,” which are attracting substantial attention for prevention, disease treatment and environmental sustainability.
