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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

North Chicago, Illinois, Us

Lead the development and execution of AbbVie’s US state government affairs strategies to advance the company’s public policy and regulatory objectives throughout the fifty US states.

North Chicago, Illinois, Us

Led AbbVie’s best-in-class strategies and programs that advance company’s commitment to improving health outcomes, operating responsibly and contributing to communities. Portfolio included: patient access programs, AbbVie Foundation grants, medicine donations, disaster relief and humanitarian aid, as well as independent patient and medical education.In 2018, Great Place to Work and FORTUNE named AbbVie one of the Best Workplaces for Giving Back. As well, our leading environmental, social and governance efforts place AbbVie first in the biotechnology industry on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and make us a constituent of the FTSE 4Good Index. We are committed to environmental stewardship and have ambitious environmental targets for 2025.Learn about how AbbVie goes beyond medicine to make a remarkable impact around the globe here: https://www.abbvie.com/responsibility.html

North Chicago, Illinois, Us

Responsible for advancing AbbVie as a socially responsible company through development of vision, strategy, execution and budget accountability of all AbbVie and AbbVie Foundation global philanthropic programs, grants and charitable donations. Build relationships and partnerships with leaders of international organizations, NGOs, and key opinion leaders to further AbbVie’s commitment to improve health outcomes, operate responsibly and contribute to communities in order to address challenges of the underserved around the world.

North Chicago, Illinois, Us

• Managed creation of new corporate territory encompassing all New England states and New York• In that territory, led development and implementation of government affairs, policy and advocacy strategies that support patient access to AbbVie’s medicines• Influenced regulatory approaches and government and commercial reimbursement policies that best support innovations in new therapeutic product development, especially under national health care reform law

Boston, Ma, Us

Financially self-sustaining quasi-public with aviation, port and real estate business lines. Owner and operator of three airports—Boston Logan International Airport, Hanscom Field, and Worcester Regional Airport and public terminals in the Port of Boston. Transportation facilities generate more than $8 billion annually.• Advised newly appointed CEO on Authority administration, operating policies and corporate objectives during executive transition.• Directed Authority-wide government relations and policy strategies.• Provided strategic direction, guidance and management to Department Heads.• Leveraged outside transportation agencies to further Authority’s role in transportation reform initiatives.

Waltham, Massachusetts, Us

Quasi-public investment organization tasked with implementing $1B, 10-year initiative created by Governor Deval Patrick and enacted by state legislature to promote economic development and advance scientific discovery. Investments support infrastructure, company growth, research and commercialization of drugs, therapies and technologies. • Oversaw strategic planning, investments and operations of organization with ~$100M annual budget. • Personally developed and led Center’s international and external relations strategy including state-sponsored trade missions in the Middle East, Latin America and Europe. • Liaised with local, federal and international leaders, including Consul Generals and embassy staff, to grow collaborative economic, commercial and scientific ventures. • Coordinated with advocacy organizations such as BIO and PhRMA to monitor and influence state and federal legislative/regulatory policy with potential impact on life sciences sectors. • Managed government affairs, policy and communications staff to effectively advance Center’s goals and priorities.

Largest health care system in New England; comprised of teaching, community and specialty hospitals, community health centers and home health services. 50,000+ employees, over $6B in revenues during tenure.• Developed and implemented state and federal legislative advocacy agenda to promote and protect the interests of patients, hospitals, physicians, and health professionals. • Managed regulatory processes and public relations strategies for member hospitals’ large-scale capital projects including $500M MGH expansion. • Initiated collaborative strategic efforts to successfully pass and implement major legislative initiatives with national impact, including state’s health care reform and stem cell research bills. • Advised corporate staff, physicians and nurses on all governmental affairs matters; conducting legal, policy and political analyses of legislation and regulations and crafting testimony and messaging.

• Provided legal and consulting services for clients ranging from individuals and small corporations to labor organizations• Services included drafting and negotiating contracts, representing individuals in Social Security and immigration matters, and providing strategic counsel for statewide and national campaigns.

Boutique plaintiff-side law firm concentrating in complex lead paint litigation and real estate matters. • Drafted complaints, negotiated settlements and mediated civil cases on behalf of clients. • Represented commercial and residential buyers, sellers and lenders in real estate transactions.

State chapter of world’s largest women’s advocacy organization. 6,000+ chapter members during my tenure.• Actively developed and advocated organizations’ positions on state and federal legislation before members of the General Court and U.S. Congress; especially those relative to healthcare and labor/employment.

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Ba, Urban Studies; Women'S Studies Minor

Government & Politics, French Minor