Lead the Food Assistance Division for this non-profit, non-partisan organization. Determine the Center’s policy and strategic objectives for the major federal food assistance programs and other cross-program efforts related to service delivery and technology. Design and lead analysis and research to inform the public policy debate about key programmatic issues and their impact on low-income families and individuals. Forge effective partnerships with policymakers and non-profit organizations at the national, state, and local levels. Manage strategic efforts and negotiations on behalf of coalitions of national and local organizations. Provide extensive technical assistance to Congress, White House, USDA, and state officials, including working on a bi-partisan and bi-cameral basis with Congress over four farm bills. Consult with states on how to implement federal programs with increased efficiency and to reach more beneficiaries. Work with media as an expert resource and to initiate positive coverage of the federal food assistance programs and their participants.Member of the Executive Management Committee, advising the Center’s President on organizational management, health and policy. Helped to lead collective bargaining agreement negotiations and contract implementation, CBPP’s early COVID response team, and readiness efforts for leadership transition. Manage relationships with key foundations and lead fundraising and grants management for food assistance team.