Stacey Mcsweeney Email & Phone Number

Huntsville, Alabama Area

•Developed, implemented, and managed an effective congressional and communication strategy and legislative liaison program to facilitate support and understanding of the command•Assisted with management of the legislative liaison program that oversaw command activities to local, state, and federal elected officials, as well as community leaders and industry partners•Interacted with and advised GOs, SES members, leadership, and SMEs on congressional issues and command congressional strategies, providing guidance to programs and plans impacting command organizations•Directed the development, research, execution, and dissemination of proactive informational materials, papers, briefings, reports, and projects in order to effectively communicate with elected officials regarding command programs and initiatives•Tracked, analyzed, and reported congressional committee actions and media coverage on space, missile defense, and directed energy policies and appropriations issues, as well as state legislation and local ordinances which may have impacted command missions•Monitored the schedule and results of congressional hearings, investigations, studies, and activities which impacted command personnel, missions, operations, or programs•Prepared the Commanding General and other senior leaders for annual U.S. House and Senate congressional testimonies before applicable Authorization and Appropriations Committees, including hearing strategy development, written testimony, and organization of testimony preparation sessions•Regularly planned, organized, and executed large Congressional Member and staff visits to all command locations•Coordinated command involvement in community events such as Chamber of Commerce meetings and educational outreach opportunities•Established and maintained effective working relationships with congressional staff members, other command and agency level legislative affairs and policy personnel, and state and local government officials

Master Of Arts, Public Affairs/Political Science

Ba, Political Science, Leadership Studies

Activities and Societies: Zeta Tau Alpha, Pi Sigma Alpha, Alpha Phi Omega, President's Student Service Organization, 'Southern Political.