Accomplished regulatory and government affairs professional able to quickly and effectively understand and communicate complex environmental, technical and business issues to internal and external audiences. 15 years of experience blending both traditional industries and innovative sustainability projects. Sustainability Affairs: Analyze and realize opportunities related to initiatives with triple bottom line benefit - economic, environmental and social - during construction and operation of diverse projects. Perform materiality assessments, supply chain audits and life-cycle-assessments, and then document findings in the context of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and other metrics. Regulatory Affairs: Collaborate with executives, senior scientists and engineers to draft proposals, official correspondence, permit applications and presentations, and then interface with federal and state agencies to achieve the desired outcome. I've led multiple NEPA and SEQRA reviews and comprehensive natural resource permitting activities responsible for budgets, timelines and interdisciplinary coordination. Regulatory experience also includes RFS compliance and pathway certification, GRAS notifications and other compliance requirements. Obtained unprecedented federal and state permits for GM algae. External communications: Led state government affairs efforts focused on environmental policy and economic development. Collaborated with trade organizations and peer companies to coalesce lobbying efforts. Present to large groups and met discretely to establish, maintain and leverage key relationships necessary to achieve policy and regulatory priorities. Focus on natural resource preservation, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, regulatory and tax issues. Corporate Governance and Special Projects: • Assistant Secretary, a Board appointed officer responsible for engaging investors and preparing confidential materials for Board meetings. • Developed materials for government loan guarantee applications and led due diligence and NEPA review for site selection.• Worked closely with Company executives throughout the due diligence process with several potential investors and the eventual closing of a $90 million financing. • Drafted government grant applications resulting in two successful grants ($35m). Primary member of the grant administration team with responsibility for reporting requirements.• Craft literature for Company website, social media, presentations and marketing packages.