Directs a network of business voices to engage policymakers and civic leaders on a range of issues including defense of democratic institutions, access to and affordability of health care, and other policies that advance equitable economic growth.

Political Consulting, Campaign Management, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Public Relations and Community Engagement

Directs consortium of Texas non-profits and direct services organizations in racial equity advocacy, education and research on issues pertaining to Texas families and children. Areas of focus include education, anti-trafficking, immigration and health care. Leads internal diversity, inclusion and equity efforts through policy development, ongoing training and guidance.

Hands-on fellowship designed to win campaigns by empowering and retaining future leaders who are committed to excellence as managers, strategists, and humans.

Developing and maintaining a statewide political program for articulating ACLU political priorities and identifying new and effective strategies to address and remedy critical civil liberties and civil rights concerns. Connecting the work of the state capitol operation to other parts of the organization, particularly those at the local level.* Planned and implemented new departmental structure to include Campaigns and Legislative divisions.* Planned and implemented partnership with Texas Southern University to created a Speakers Bureau program of advocacy training for formerly incarcerated individuals. * Executed statewide issue campaigns involving district attorney, legislative and local election cycles.

Responsible for all aspects of continuing education services at the college. Develops and promotes instructional programs to meet workforce training, literacy, and leisure learning needs of individuals, area businesses and community organizations. Produces and delivers marketing plans and materials. Produces and delivers presentations to internal and external groups, including state and national associations. Maintains and develops community linkages with independent school districts, chambers of commerce and trade organizations. Responsible for development and delivery of educational services to adult learners and youth. Reviews curriculum and coordinates the selection of textbooks and instructional materials. Monitors legislative and regulatory actions for relevance to managed programs. Writes grants and administers grant-funded programs. Recruits, hires and supervises staff, including instructors, advisors and office administrators. Conducts internal training and performance management.• Successfully transitioned CE department from Willow Chase satellite campus to University Park.• Implemented inaugural Academy for Lifelong Learning and Discovery College summer youth camps at University Park. • Developed and implemented food safety workforce program for high school seniors in partnership with Tomball Independent School District.• Directed the implementation of Certified Nurse Aide Training in partnership with Magnolia Independent School District• Represents Lone Star College System Continuing Education as an elected board member of Texas Administrators of Continuing Education, a statewide association. • Member of Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Responsible for developing and implementing instruction for students with physical, mental, learning and developmental disabilities in the classroom. Works extensively with students with autism, pervasive developmental disorders and Asperger's Syndrome. Licensed provider of dyslexia improvement instruction and certified in Crisis Prevention and Intervention.

Primary contact for various public relations accounts. Develops and executes community awareness programs, public relations and media plans. Writes and edits articles, white papers, speeches, press releases. Performs program analysis and evaluation, budget development and management for high-tech firms, oil and gas companies, public education entities and non-profit associations in the Houston area. Identifies and coordinates strategic philanthropic opportunities for clients. Supervises Account Coordinators and Account Executives. Responsible for developing new business proposals.

Responsible for business development and marketing activities to public sector clients. Develops and writes business proposals, identifies and obtains business teaming partners, coordinates new program transitions from existing vendors to Lockheed Martin IMS services, and provides ongoing technical assistance to project directors in several major US cities, including Dallas, Houston, San Diego, District of Columbia and Miami. Maintains positive relationships with existing clients in local and state governments. Monitors state legislative activities. Represents company at trade shows, technical conferences and job fairs. Develops marketing and public relations materials, including brochures, news articles and press kits. Organizes community service activities for the Division headquarters in Austin. Coordinates training and orientation programs for new employees.

Performed background research on state agencies under review by the Texas Legislature. Planned and conducted field research activities, including interviews with public interest groups and government employees. Developed areas of analysis, collected data and made recommendations to members of the Legislature. Drafted language for legislation. Made presentations and gave testimony before the Legislature at public hearings. Monitored the progress of bills during the legislative session.

Monitored public hearings, including those of the Texas Legislature. Responded to public inquiries regarding changes in legislation and agency rules affecting the agency. Tracked, drafted and analyzed legislation. Maintained a weekly report of legislative and agency rulemaking activities. Reviewed the Federal Register and Texas Register for notices of interest to the substance abuse treatment and health and human services fields.

Maintained positive relations between public school superintendents and elected officials, state and federal agencies, and education associations. Monitored monthly State Board of Education meetings. Wrote a weekly statewide update on school administrator issues, the TASA Xpress News. Researched and wrote position papers on education issues. Responsible for membership drive campaign and placement of advertising in trade magazines and other media. Managed fundraising activities to TASA EdPAC. Registered as lobbyist with the Texas Ethics Commission. Represented the association on the Texas Roundtable on School Violence, Clean Air Texas Subcommittee on School Buses and the Safe Schools Compact.

Assistant to Commissioner James E. Nugent. Special legislative session-only assignment. Responded to public and legislative inquiries regarding the agency's regulation of oil and gas, trucking, and alternative fuels issues. Assisted staff attorneys in preparing research and materials for Commission hearings. Drafted correspondence and materials for release to the media and public.

Chief of Staff for the Office of State Representative Karyne Conley. Coordinated activities and management of staff in District and Capitol offices in Austin and San Antonio. Managed and budgeted officeholder accounts. Created correspondence, press releases, position papers and speeches. Drafted, tracked and analyzed legislation. Coordinated and assigned project to interns and office assistants. Prepared and delivered testimony to legislative committees. Wrote and published quarterly newsletter for distribution to constituents of District 120. Maintained relationships with community and advocacy groups and attended community activities on behalf of the Representative.

College internship in the Office of State Representative Jerald H. Larry. Researched and wrote speeches, drafted correspondence, and prepared briefing materials for the Representative.