Lead and manage Public Policy and Government Affairs department at both the federal and state levels. This includes management of external lobbyists and consultants, and the company’s engagement with professional trade associations, political action committees, industry coalitions, members of Congress and leaders in the Executive Branch. Responsibilities include:• Advising the CEO, Board of Directors, and executive management team on federal and state health policy developments and their impact on reimbursement, business operations, and long-term strategic plans. • Collaborate with and manage internal and external staff, consultants, and lobbying partners to develop and implement the legislative, regulatory and data framework strategy required to advance ScionHealth’s business objectives. Serve as a primary contact on public policy/government affairs with industry associations, including Federation of American Hospitals, American Hospital Association, and state hospital associations.• Lead and oversee legislative and regulatory activities before Congress, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and state legislatures. This includes managing a political action committee, crafting and advancing legislation to support ScionHealth’s strategic priorities, helping to shape regulatory payment policies and preparing testimony before various government entities on key policy issues.

Directs ScionHealth's state advocacy program across the country and serves as the company's primary liaison with state legislators, state governments, trade associations, coalitions and interest groups. This position includes the development and implementation of state and federal advocacy strategies and overseeing state and Congressional grassroots activities. Responsibilities also include:- Track, analyze and communicate to company executive and senior leadership the impact of state legislation and regulations.- Hiring and manage external legislative consultants.- Manage fundraising, contributions and compliance to candidates for state political office.

Directs Kindred's state advocacy program across the country and serves as the company's primary liaison with state legislators, state governments, trade associations, coalitions and interest groups. This position includes the development and implementation of state and federal advocacy strategies and overseeing state and Congressional grassroots activities. Responsibilities also include:- Track, analyze and communicate to company executive and senior leadership the impact of state legislation and regulations.- Hiring and manage external legislative consultants.- Manage fundraising, contributions and compliance to candidates for state political office.

Primary company liaison with state governments, multiple state trade associations, coalitions and interest groups on behalf of Kindred Healthcare - a Fortune magazine 2009 Most Admired Company. Also engaged in the development and implementation of advocacy strategies, grassroots programs, state legislative activities.

Regional Director of Government Relations for one of the nation’s largest provider of elder care services with responsibilities for the planning and execution of legislative and regulatory advocacy work in Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, and Ohio. Responsibilities also include: educating and building relationships with political leaders and government officials; strategic planning; and advancing the company’s legislative priorities.

Lead lobbyist for the Indiana Health Care Association: duties included preparing testimony, testifying before the Indiana General Assembly, and coordinating all association legislative activities pertaining to long-term care.

Oversaw all public affairs efforts of the American Academy of Neurology at both the federal and state levels. This position also entailed the day-to-day management of a department of 4 people, budget and goal setting, performance reviews and regular interaction with senior management.

Managed the day-to-day operations of a start-up trade association. Edited and published all member communications (newsletter, members ship roster, promotional materials), and coordinated event planning.