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Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Primary point of contact for new market launches in the Americas from prospecting to market launch and management. Includes initial negotiations with Mexican jurisdictions and expansion opportunities in Central and South America (Chile). B2G Federal Affairs management, coordinating Lime's approach to Executive/Administrative/Legislative bodies. Specific focus on partnership with municipalities on Federal transportation opportunities through the Joint Office on Energy and Transportation. Overall responsibility for Lime's response to code changes within the International Code Council's (ICC) upcoming International Fire Code and International Building Code rule makings. Additional focus on Lime's response to the US Trade Representative (USTR) 301 Tariffs. Management of Federal consultant contracts as necessary.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Primary Government Relations lead for Americas-APAC expanding Lime's footprint into new markets. Developed expansion rubric enabling Lime to prioritize, prospect and launch new cities. Launching new Lime cities in Canada, Mexico, and Southeast Asia. Coordination and alignment with cross-functional partners (operations, communications, tech and engineering) inside a large, matrixed organization. Managing local community relations partnership(s) and engagement resulting in local fiscal sponsorship and unique partnerships across diverse communities.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managing director for all policy, partnership, community affairs, legislation, and strategy in a nine state region -- "mid-Atlantic." Tripled Lime's operational footprint to include multiple modes of transportation -- scooter, bike, and moped -- while serving as the primary point of contact on all policy, compliance and communications needs. New market entry (launch), market expansion, legislative wins, procurement, legislation, partnership and impact programs. Building equity programs, sustainability programs, and using the campaign tools necessary to build our brand -- and separate Lime from a crowded competition landscape.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

WABA is the premier advocacy organization working in the Metropolitan Washington Area -- Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. The director of all advocacy for WABA, I successfully managed a team of four organizers in partnership with communications, development and operations team. WABA's work led directly to Washington, DC legislative, budgeting, and executive victories -- implementing Vision Zero, building and funding the Capital Trails Association, and expediting DC's protected bike lane network. At WABA, my work was featured in a number of local and national articles on transportation, transportation equity, emerging technologies and more.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Consumer Reports has been a household name for almost a Century. As a large, legacy organization, Consumer Reports drives the consumer market, thus enabling their advocacy team to shift and/or drive market trends to serve as a voice for consumers globally. At CR, I managed a number of campaigns within the organization, bringing together diverse stakeholders to build the campaign. Internal stakeholders at CR include product, product testing, community outreach, communications, digital campaign staff, and the development team. There, I managed CR's priority campaigns from ideation to success, including campaigns focused on healthcare (Affordable Care Act), digital privacy (Net Neutrality), and lending rights (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau protection).

Washington D.C. Metro Area

At 350 Action, I managed 350.org's political wing -- including fundraising, strategy, advocacy, compliance and communications. Worked closely with the Clinton and Sanders campaigns to make the environmental community a powerful issue in the 2016 election. Managed GOTV in five states and a national PAC focused on registering voters. Additionally, built a digital platform and related content. Primary relationship holder with FEC to ensure compliance.

Greater New York City Area

Though my time was short at Purpose due to family illness, I managed several successful high-profile interventions within the climate and energy community -- including the Papal Encyclical on Climate, the 2016 Election. Managed campaigns with well-known brands and organizations like the NBA, the UN, NEEF, Captain Planet and more.Implemented strategies to reach new audiences outside of the climate community with partnerships and direct fundraising efforts.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area

Successful campaign lead managing a campaign for a moratorium on fracking in Pennsylvania's public lands. Managed relationships with state and federal agencies -- DEP, DCNR, SRBC, DRBC and federal agencies -- promoting regulatory reform to protect our public lands, state parks, and local communities from the oil and gas industry.Served as a NetCentric Campaign 'Halt the Harm' Network leader. Managing local teams organizing local control ordinances to prevent fracking in municipalities.Representation of Sierra Club in national and state anti-fracking coalitions.

Washington, Dc

Director of a national campaign of civil disobedience against the fossil fuel sector including all aspects of campaign strategy, communications, and organizing direction. Directed a successful campaign within Greenpeace USA's “Quit Coal” national and international corporate, direct action, grassroots, legislative and litigation campaign from research and development through implementation and meeting objectives.Research, writing (online, print, and report), and media advocacy (online, television, print) on corporate finance, resource monopolization and its impacts on global and local communities.Coordination of Greenpeace USA’s Climate and Energy role in national, regional and local coalitions.Tactical and strategic development of field, grass roots and student organizers.Maintained Greenpeace USA’s relationships with corporate targets and leveraged those relationships within ‘interest-based’ negotiations.“Train The Trainer” Global Project Management Initiative graduate and successful training of international project teams in Brazil and Germany.

Richmond, Va

Intake and case management of payday loan, car title loan, line of credit and open end credit loans.Coordinating Elder Law CLE’s throughout the state with Legal Services Corporation Pro-Bono Coordinators.Organization and strategic advocacy in the Virginia General Assembly. Research, Writing, and Investigation into contacting, assisting, and representing at risk communities in Virginia. Assistance in state, national and international consumer law policy, advocacy and litigation.

Richmond, Va

Coordination of all aspects relating to a thousand person march for prisoner re-entry and prison justice.Primary tactical and strategy development in addition to identifying and locking in funding sources. Coordination and implementation of public/private AmeriCorps and VISTA grant program for ex-felons in Richmond.Financial, Reading and Writing training for groups of ex-felons in Richmond and surrounding counties

• Research, Writing, and Case Investigation at the District Court and Federal Circuit level.• Assistance in national and international environmental policy, advocacy and litigation.• Research, bill tracking, and analysis regarding national legislation.

Windsor County, Vermont

• Coordinated Windsor County campaign for Hilary for President. • Represented campaign during panel discussions at Vermont Law School, Dartmouth, and Vermont Technical Institute.• Primarily responsible for ‘get out the vote’ in conjunction with the State and National campaign.

South Royalton, Vt

• Researched, wrote, and argued motions in Orange County Family Court.• Managed cases from initial consultation to closing.• Assisted in the Prison Project at Southeast State Correctional Facility with weekly visits to the prison to facilitate the inmates' transition to society.

Montpelier, Vt

• Researched and prepared appellate briefs and memorandum for the Vermont Supreme Court.• Assisted the Vermont Prisoner's Rights Office and regional public defenders in research, preparation, editing, and oral advocacy.

New York, Ny

• Worked with and assisted the lead organizer in all phases of external and internal campaign efforts.• Hands-on experience with campaigns from initial contact to NLRB vote.• Lead a weekly lecture at NYU on the specifics of the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) and Taft-Hartley.• One of several liaison officers between the 32 BJ’s and the UFCW for a large Universal Health Care Rally across the Brooklyn Bridge.

Professional Certificate, Sustainability: Strategies And Opportunities For Industry

Melp, Environmental Law And Policy

Activities and Societies: Rugby, Jewish Law Student Association, Environmental Education GroupRugby Captain, President Jewish Law Student.

J.D., Environmental Law

Activities and Societies: Jewish Law Student Association, Rugby, Environmental Education GroupMy education at Vermont Law School was based.

Mpa, Public Administration, Honors

Activities and Societies: Rugby, Hall of Fame for the 2000-2010.As a public administration student at James Madison University, I delved.

Ba, Poetry

Activities and Societies: Hillel, RugbyI was a poetry major at VCU. It was fantastic.