During my more than fifteen years of experience in Texas legislative policy and governmental relations, I've developed a keen understanding of the State budget process; the House and Senate landscape; managing stakeholder groups; navigating complex policy issues; and how all of these facets interact at the legislature to impact public policy decisions. Having such varied experiences and working directly with legislative leadership has equipped me with the ability to successfully advance, oppose, and communicate issues at the Capitol and enabled me to form strong relationships with legislators and their staff in each chamber and in both political parties. In the years since I left the Senate I’ve honed my communications and governmental relations skills at the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) by developing our message around complex market and operational issues, as well as regularly communicating with the Board and Executive team about policy and political matters at the State Legislature, Congress, and the Public Utility Commission.