Michelle specializes in government relations at the federal, local & international level, securing favorable legislative outcomes and appropriations funding, building coalitions and designing and implementing strategic policy events. She has 20 years of experience working with Congress, the White House & dozens of federal agencies. Her nearly 10 years of executive branch experience in the George W. Bush & Trump Administrations includes senior agency management, strategic and intergovernmental communication, congressional relations, special events, public awareness building, leadership development, public speaking, and diplomacy. In addition, she has 8 years of experience in local government relations in California focused on city and county ordinances and local ballot measures regarding housing and property rights. Her global health policy experience also includes working with the British, German, and Norwegian governments and UN agencies. She speaks German, has obtained a Top Secret clearance, and thrives working for organizations that positively impact others.Accomplishments:*Instrumental in securing a 30% increase in US funding for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) from FY11 to FY18 *Achieved the highest appropriation levels in the history of the Peace Corps from FY05 to FY08 ($320m to $333.5m). *Secured $88m in supplemental funding to support successful evacuation of Peace Corps volunteers and staff during COVID.*Successfully lobbied Congress as part of a coalition securing the Federal Home Loan Bank title in the landmark Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), which favorably impacted 12 Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBs), 8,000 community bank members and the FHLBanks’ Affordable Housing Program.*Executed first-ever Peace Corps food security summit bringing together 36 NGOs, private sector, and US government experts to identify opportunities for improved collaboration and effectiveness.*Launched NTD Special Envoy program with H.E. John Kufuor, President of the Republic of Ghana (2001-2009) designing and executing advocacy campaign in Washington DC, Berlin, and Oslo.*Strategic partner in formation of German Network against Neglected Tropical Diseases (DNTDs), a national based coalition focused on communication and advocacy.*Negotiated key aspects of MOU between the Peace Corps and the German Development Service overseeing launch event and signing ceremony.*Built or revitalized 15 community-level coalitions across So California to challenge restrictive city/county ordinances and defeat local ballot measures on property rights and restrictive zoning.