Served as the Legislative Aide to Representative Laura Lanese for during the 133rd General Assembly and served as the Legislative Aide to Representative Marilyn John in the 134th and 135th General Assemblies.Managed constituent services, the Representative’s schedule, and meeting preparations. Coordinated testimony for our bills with the Committee Chair’s Office, stakeholders, and other interested parties.Helped staff the State and Local Government Committee during the 134th and 135th General Assembly.

Assisted the director in keeping Miami University connected to members of the Ohio General Assembly through advocacy in the forms of written communication, visits to the Ohio Statehouse, and bill trackingCollaborated with campus visits and meetings of various Ohio elected officials Produced a monthly report for the President’s Executive Council, Government Relations Network students, and alumni that includes university, Statehouse, and Capitol Hill news along with a legislative tracking reportAssisted in planning and executing various Government Relations Network conferences to the Ohio Statehouse, Washington, DC, and the Republican National Convention.

Participated in local, statewide, and federal campaignsHosted Republican candidates, elected officials, and guest speakers on campusHosted annual alumni reception & fundraiser in Columbus, OhioManaged the finances of a 150-member organization with over $10,000.Maintained fiscal discipline while still being able to host events and send 30 students to a conference in Washington, D.C.Raised over $10,000 for the organization during my time on the executive board

Learned the business side of politics by assisting with campaign finance and compliance. Duties included donor and campaign expense tracking and helping prepare the quarterly FEC reports.Helped the opposition research team send Freedom of Information Requests on opposing candidates and acted on those responses in the appropriate manner.

Managed and logged constituent concerns into the Internet Quorum government database, while aiding the Legislative Correspondent in drafting and sending responses.Supported the Staff Assistant in operating constituent services, such as coordinating meetings and special events.Assisted the Communications Director in drafting legislative reports, op-eds, and news letters.Aided the Legislative Aide, Legislative Assistant, and the Legislative Director on their assigned policy issue areas by attending briefings on their behalf and other research assignments.Worked with the Financial Services L.A on tracking the Financial Choice Act, and attended Financial Services Committee hearings to learn how decisions made in the public sector affect financial services in the private sector.Helped the Education L.A. in formulating a strategy to help a university in the district receive their TRIO Upward Bound grant, for disadvantaged students, again after a bureaucratic oversight prevented them from receiving it.

Managed and handled constituent services, organizing all information into the Internet Quorum government database Performed numerous projects regarding the drug treatment and recovery centers for the SW Ohio Outreach Coordinator after CARA (Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act) passed the Senate Attended a naturalization ceremony and read a letter on behalf of the Senator