Ellie Shaw, director, federal government affairs, is responsible for the American Express Company’s political education and involvement programs including the company’s political action committee (PAC) and grassroots. During her time at American Express, she has more than doubled the annual receipts for AXP PAC; directed grassroots and grasstops strategy; developed internal communication updates on the company’s public policy issues; and created efficiencies while enhancing the company’s federal compliance policy, training and filing requirements.Active in the public affairs community as well as her local community, Ellie serves on the executive committee and board of directors for the Public Affairs Council and is the advisory council co-chair for the Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN). She co-chairs PAC PALS, a networking community for PAC professionals and is a member of Women in Government Relations. She has gained significant experience leading all communications, social media and website activities for the church she attends. Ellie is regarded as an advisor, speaker, facilitator and mentor on political involvement best practices, and has spoken to students attending the George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management, The George Washington University School of Business (GWSB) World Executive MBA program and GWSB Business and Society class.Opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my employer.Specialties: Campaign finance, get-out-the-vote (GOTV), grassroots, political action committee (PAC), PAC charitable match, political education and communication programs and other political involvement activities, nonprofit management