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Oakland, California, United States

Oakland, Ca

Develop the Port’s legislative agenda and implement advocacy strategies for local, state and federal funding programs, including obtaining over $245 million in state funding for seaport-related infrastructure projects, annual federal appropriations for the Port’s $430 million harbor deepening project, and major aviation infrastructure initiatives.Lead all aspects of the Port’s local, state, and federal lobbying activities for the Port’s Seaport, Airport and Real Estate operations, including the direction of state and federal contract lobbyists. Successfully directed interdisciplinary teams through highly competitive grant processes and led advocacy strategies to obtain over $60 million in state and federal funding to initiate alternative energy and emissions reductions programs.Cultivate relationships with local, state, and federal elected officials, community groups, strategic business partners, and industry trade associations to advance the Port’s capital development projects, environmental initiatives, and global business priorities.Advance and advocate for the Port’s interests in legislative and regulatory matters pending before governmental agencies, including the California State Legislature, U.S. Congress, California Air Resources Board, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, and numerous other local, regional, state, and federal commissions.

Oakland, Ca

Oakland, Ca

Washington, Dc

Secured federal appropriations for the Congressman’s local, state, and federal initiatives, including over $300 million for national aerospace defense programs and $2 million in funding for major educational, health, and civic institutions.Developed and analyzed policy and legislation relating to Foreign Affairs, Education, Defense, Health Care, and Social Security, and advanced the Congressman’s legislative agenda through outreach initiatives in concert with business, civic, and professional organizations.Authored Congressman’s remarks and talking points for his public appearances and meetings, and prepared press releases highlighting legislative achievements.

Baltimore, Md

Initiated strategic employment and training partnerships with corporations for Goodwill’s Welfare-to-Work project, which served clients re-entering the workforce.Developed innovative solutions to link public transportation and employment opportunities in the Chesapeake Bay region while serving on a public/private industry employment task force.

Baltimore, Md

Developed and implemented recruitment and marketing strategies for a nonprofit adult learning center serving inner-city residents.Led successful fundraising initiatives, including direct-mail solicitations and special events.

Master In Public Policy, Public Policy

Ba, Political Science