Oversee Los Angeles and San Diego offices for Senator Feinstein.

* Initiate and lead government and regulatory affairs strategy and implement state and federal legislative programs that support Metrolink operations.* Manage government and regulatory affairs team, oversee state and federal lobbying consultants, and coordinate with public affairs, legal, operations and sales teams.*Communicate monthly with Board of Directors through written and oral presentations.*Advise Chief Executive Officer and senior executives on policy and political matters.

* Served as Intel’s senior liaison with the U.S. Congress, the White House, Executive Branch departments and independent federal agencies.* Advocated for a broad range of legislative, regulatory and policy issues including immigration, trade, competition, cybersecurity, telecommunications and corporate governance.* Co-chaired and managed cross-industry coalition advocating for reform of the immigration system for highly skilled employees.* Acted as public spokesman for Intel on immigration policy issues; regularly quoted in national print and broadcast media; and, recognized as one of the company’s 10 most influential executives.* Managed relationships with industry trade associations and coalitions; oversaw team of outside consultants; and, coordinated Political Action Committee strategy and contributions.

* Represented Genentech in Washington, DC, on issues including Medicare and Medicaid policy, intellectual property, taxes and immigration.* Worked extensively on effort to provide FDA with the authority to approve generic versions of biopharmaceuticals, which was included in the 2009 Affordable Care Act.* Led effort to encourage Congress to overhaul the U.S. patent system, including the manner in which patents are issued and reviewed.

* Served as primary advisor to leading California Member of Congress on all policy, political and communications matters* Hired, trained and supervised staff of 18 in offices in Washington, DC, and Walnut Creek, CA, and managed annual budget of more than $1 million* Developed and executed annual comprehensive plan encompassing strategy on all legislative, political, press, scheduling and district activities* Led growth and development of centrist New Democrat Coalition, which now includes more than 50 Members of Congress, and establishment of the New Democrat Political Action Committee.* Managed work with House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, including securing funding for BART extension to San Francisco Airport and multiple reauthorizations of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act.

* Managed legislative staff and coordinated all policy initiatives.* Focused on work with House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to secure funding for infrastructure priorities in Kansas City, Missouri, including renovation of historic Union Station.* Wrote speeches, floor statements, press releases and official correspondence.

* Served as legislative aide to the Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.* Advised on a variety of key issues including trade, tax, environment, energy welfare, crime and foreign affairs.* Researched and analyzed issues and prepared memos, briefs, floor statements, testimony and constituent correspondence.