Melissa I. Young Email & Phone Number

Melissa I. Young, Esq. is a government and regulatory affairs professional who has been helping companies and associations navigate the public policy process for over two decades. Being a Colorado-licensed attorney and a seasoned government and regulatory affairs professional with experience at both the Federal and state levels, I work with businesses and non-profit organizations to achieve great success through the legislative and regulatory process. I have experience in many diverse areas as listed below. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Air Quality Energy Endangered SpeciesEnvironmentalFederal Mine Safety and HealthFinancial ServicesInsuranceLegislative and Regulatory AffairsMining and ReclamationNatural ResourcesNonprofitsOccupational Safety and HealthTransportationWater Quality Water RightsSPECIALTIES: Lobby Members of Congress, Federal and State regulatory agenciesNegotiate with Federal and State officialsAdvise Boards of Directors on financial, regulatory and legal issuesParticipate in the legislative and rulemaking processDraft legislation and regulatory commentsTestify at hearings Research legislative statutes, regulations and case lawPolicy analysisCompliance with Federal and State regulationsLegislative and regulatory monitoringSupervise consultants and employeesManage budgetsDevelop strategic/governance plansDevelop and present government affairs informational programs

Listed skills include Public Policy, Policy, Government, Policy Analysis, and 32 others.