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Augusta, Georgia Area

Responsible for the strategic direction and day to day operations at the Georgia Cyber Center, a first of its kind public/private collaboration that brings together state and federal government, academia, law enforcement and the private sector that provides education, training, and innovation to its partners and the state of Georgia.Manages the contracts for AU Health's global partnerships with Beckman Coulter|Danaher and Philips Healthcare, oversees corporate relations and economic… Show more Responsible for the strategic direction and day to day operations at the Georgia Cyber Center, a first of its kind public/private collaboration that brings together state and federal government, academia, law enforcement and the private sector that provides education, training, and innovation to its partners and the state of Georgia.Manages the contracts for AU Health's global partnerships with Beckman Coulter|Danaher and Philips Healthcare, oversees corporate relations and economic development activities throughout Georgia, and advances community affairs and military initiatives. Show less

Augusta, Georgia Area

Advocate on a wide range of issues impacting our institution including higher education policy, healthcare and research while monitoring federal and state legislation. Identify, lobby and secure government support and funding. Worked to build and strengthen Augusta University and Augusta University Health's relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, policymakers, business and community leaders, whose interest and support are vital to the mission of the enterprise.

Augusta, Georgia Area

Executed and established mission-centered strategic initiatives as a senior executive advisor to the President of the University and Health System.

Atlanta, Georgia

Served as a senior leadership member in the administration of Governor Nathan Deal.Directed Governor’s office staff charged with developing and coordinating executivebranch policy initiatives, legislative agenda, and coordinating state board appointments.Advised the governor on information, analysis, and views necessary to make a decisionon a wide range of policy issues that reinforced the governor’s agenda.

Provided strategic government affairs consulting services to corporate, governmententities and trade association clients. Developed public policy and political analysis forthe clients while also identifying and securing State appropriation funding. Worked withclients to build their profiles with message development and issue advocacy. Providedclients with strategic analysis on public policy for their issue development, coalitionbuilding, crisis management or general… Show more Provided strategic government affairs consulting services to corporate, governmententities and trade association clients. Developed public policy and political analysis forthe clients while also identifying and securing State appropriation funding. Worked withclients to build their profiles with message development and issue advocacy. Providedclients with strategic analysis on public policy for their issue development, coalitionbuilding, crisis management or general management decision making. Additionalservices included legislative and regulatory monitoring and tracking services. Show less

Augusta, Georgia Area

Collaborated with elected officials and community leaders at the local, state, and federal level to resolve issues, implement policy and better the district. Managed daily operations of the Congressional District Office by developing office policies, supervising staff, and promoting Congressman’s policies. Worked with elected officials and community leaders at the local, state and federal level to resolve issues, implement policy, and better the district.

Criminal Justice, Masters

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government