Appointed by the Howard County Executive to work with the Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) to educate and protect Howard County residents against identity theft, fraudulent, and unfair practices and common scams, including those related to COVID-19. Provide feedback and recommendations on OCP’s programs and assist in educating county residents on the services that OCP provides. Research and assist OCP in the development of consumer tip sheets aimed at helping residents understand their… Show more Appointed by the Howard County Executive to work with the Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) to educate and protect Howard County residents against identity theft, fraudulent, and unfair practices and common scams, including those related to COVID-19. Provide feedback and recommendations on OCP’s programs and assist in educating county residents on the services that OCP provides. Research and assist OCP in the development of consumer tip sheets aimed at helping residents understand their consumer rights and make well-informed decisions about purchasing goods and services, landlord tenant issues and more. Monitor consumer related legislation before the Maryland General Assembly. The Board submits an annual report to the County Executive and County Council. Show less

Principal Lobbyist with decades of experience in government relations. Have represented state and local governments, non-profit and for profit entities, served as political appointee to former Mayor David N. Dinkins; was appointed by former Governor Michael S. Dukakis to represent the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, was Assistant Director for Government Relations for the American Psychological Society, was an advocate for the Children's Defense Fund and worked on Capitol Hill for over a decade.

The Collette Group (TCG) is a full service government and public affairs consulting firm. We represent local government clients, non-profits, small businesses and for profit institutions. Our primary role is to develop and implement strategies to ensure that our clients' needs and concerns are understood and addressed as policy and funding decisions are being made that affect them. We specialize in the following areas:Grants and Federal ContractsHousing and Economic… Show more The Collette Group (TCG) is a full service government and public affairs consulting firm. We represent local government clients, non-profits, small businesses and for profit institutions. Our primary role is to develop and implement strategies to ensure that our clients' needs and concerns are understood and addressed as policy and funding decisions are being made that affect them. We specialize in the following areas:Grants and Federal ContractsHousing and Economic DevelopmentAviation & TransportationEducationBudget & AppropriationsTax PolicyHealth & Human ServicesHomeland Security Show less

Primary responsibility for the Human Services component of the Urban Practice. Developed, managed, and implemented strategies to influence legislation, where appropriate, pertaining to housing and economic development, job training and welfare-to-work, criminal justice, HIV/AIDS policy and other public health issues, immigration and children's issues. Focused on efforts to expand programmatic and funding opportunities for key local government programs of importance to the firm's municipal and… Show more Primary responsibility for the Human Services component of the Urban Practice. Developed, managed, and implemented strategies to influence legislation, where appropriate, pertaining to housing and economic development, job training and welfare-to-work, criminal justice, HIV/AIDS policy and other public health issues, immigration and children's issues. Focused on efforts to expand programmatic and funding opportunities for key local government programs of importance to the firm's municipal and university clients. Show less

The Committee plans and executes a number of activities to honor Members of Congress and congressional staff. The organization consists of legislative and regulatory professionals in the public and private sectors that exchange views wit national policy makers and provide an environment to enhance the professional and educational development of women in government relations.

Responsible for budget and appropriations issues affecting key programs for children and assisted in the advocacy of the organization pertaining to health care and welfare reform. Developed and implemented legislative strategies designed to achieve the organization's public policy objectives. Testified before Congress. Chief liaison to the Congressional Black Caucus, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the National Association of Counties and other national organizations of elected officials.… Show more Responsible for budget and appropriations issues affecting key programs for children and assisted in the advocacy of the organization pertaining to health care and welfare reform. Developed and implemented legislative strategies designed to achieve the organization's public policy objectives. Testified before Congress. Chief liaison to the Congressional Black Caucus, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the National Association of Counties and other national organizations of elected officials. Managed the government affairs activities of the Black Community Crusade for Children, a project coordinated by CDF, served as an advisor on juvenile justice issues to a committee of Juvenile and Family Court Judges from across the country. Show less

Appointed by Mayor David N. Dinkins to represent the City's $4 billion public health system during the long and vigorous debate over health care reform. Represented the City during special White House and agency meetings and deliberations during all legislative and policy-making decisions that affected the City's eleven acute care hospitals; six long-term care facilities, six community health centers and twenty-two community clinics. Worked closely with the National Association of Counties in… Show more Appointed by Mayor David N. Dinkins to represent the City's $4 billion public health system during the long and vigorous debate over health care reform. Represented the City during special White House and agency meetings and deliberations during all legislative and policy-making decisions that affected the City's eleven acute care hospitals; six long-term care facilities, six community health centers and twenty-two community clinics. Worked closely with the National Association of Counties in holding a special NACO forum in New York City surrounding the health care reform debate. Show less

Represented a 13,000 member scientific society. Formulated legislative strategy for representing the Society's interests at various points of the legislative process. Maintained contact with Members of Congress and legislative committees as well as with Administration officials at federal research funding agencies to ensure greater recognition of behavioral and social science research. Instrumental in the creation of a new Directorate for Social and Behavioral and Economic Sciences within… Show more Represented a 13,000 member scientific society. Formulated legislative strategy for representing the Society's interests at various points of the legislative process. Maintained contact with Members of Congress and legislative committees as well as with Administration officials at federal research funding agencies to ensure greater recognition of behavioral and social science research. Instrumental in the creation of a new Directorate for Social and Behavioral and Economic Sciences within the National Science Foundation and for the creation of an extramural research program within the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development on the normative development of ethnic minorities. Show less

Appointed by Governor Michael S. Dukakis to serve as his liaison in Washington. Testified on behalf of the state and the Coalition of Northeastern Governors (CONEG) before a joint congressional hearing. Drafted and won passage of legislation strengthening the administrative provisions of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Represented the Governor at town meetings throughout the state to inform the public about the impact of federal budget cuts on state and local programs.

Appointed by the Montgomery County Executive to serve a three-year on the Advisory Committee and was elected its Vice Chair. Advised the Director of the Montgomery Office of Consumer Affairs on the operation and administration of that office.

Advised the Congressman on legislative issues relating to immigration, social security, veterans affairs and government programs for low-income citizens. Handles press inquiries relating to the above issues. Researched and identified federal grant programs for state and local governments, small businesses, universities, and non-profit organizations. Prepared impact reports, testimony, press releases, Congressional Record statements and legislative correspondence.