Molly Muller Email and Phone Number

• Builds strategic partnerships with organizations such as Comcast NBCUniversal, Phillips, and Humana to enhance programmatic growth and improve policy initiatives. • Trains and advises a team of 230 Dole Caregiver Fellows regarding individual advocacy opportunities, policy efforts, and next steps. Connects constituents with interested offices and officials to increase impact.• Manages and administers more than $1.25M in annual grant funding; tracks grant metrics, intake data, and trends to prioritize funding and increase programmatic impact.• Coordinates high-level event logistics for a multitude of events including the annual Heroes and History Makers Gala, which raised more than $2.7M and attracted more than 1,000 attendees including Tom Hanks, Michelle Obama, Savannah Guthrie, and Rita Wilson.• Promoted from Programs Coordinator to Manager of Policy & Programs after one year due to exceptional knowledge, performance, and leadership.

Spearheads Policy and Advocacy program as well as Hidden Heroes Fund program as singular program lead. Serves as subject matter expert on issues related to military and veteran caregivers; drives funding, advocacy, and policy review to improve impact and outreach. Drafts and disseminates written and oral assessments evaluating concerns, effects, limitations, value, and impact of proposed policies and bills. • Monitors legislative action at state and national level to recommend policy changes and create advocacy strategies; maintains close contact with Congressional offices and federal departments such as the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Health and Human Services, and White House.• Championed initiative to expand eligibility for VA family support programs and played an integral role in supporting passing of the VA MISSION Act.• Collaborates with advocacy partners including the National Alliance for Caregiving, Wounded Warrior Project, and Disabled American Veterans to create innovative, impact-driven strategic plans.• Partners with non-military organizations on general caregiver issues to provide key insight and feedback; organizes sign on letters and ‘Dear Colleague’ letters for members of Congress.• Analyzes national survey data and conducts impact analyses to inform policy positions and recommend opportunities for improvement. Briefs senior leadership on policy issues.• Leads public comment campaigns, sign on initiatives, Congressional letters, and position papers to advance policies in the best interest of military and veteran caregivers.• Designs training materials, advocacy resources, and talking points for volunteers participating in DC Fellows week.• Planned and executed Caregiver Employment Summit attracting upward of 500 attendees; authored and unveiled Military Caregiver Employment Toolkit in conjunction with AARP and U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Managed calendars for the president and senior leadership to ensure obligations were accurately scheduled and there were no conflicts. Handled all documents and communications requiring approval or attention from the president and drafted leadership talking points for conferences, events, and meetings. • Partnered with operations director to manage budget and control costs; maintained compliance with financial and operational guidelines provided by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.• Organized event logistics, communications, marketing, and RSVPs for the annual awards gala and other activities. Coordinated registration, seating, schedule, speakers, and award selection process.• Collaborated with senior leadership on new event initiatives and projects.

Oversaw and managed more than 200 disciplinary cases to maintain student records according to university policy. Alerted students to violations and conducted conduct hearing and conflict resolution meetings to resolve issues through appropriate disciplinary sanctions. • Managed student follow-through and mentored graduate and undergraduate students via one-on-one meetings, group sessions, and virtual meetings.