Advising the BPC on immigration and border policy research, policy recommendations and advocacy, working with various BPC policy programs to promote inclusion of immigration policies and immigrants in the work of these programs.

Direct the Immigration Policy Project for this bipartisan research and advocacy organization, including acting as executive for BPC's Immigration Task Force led by former secretaries Henry Cisneros and Michael Chertoff and former governors Haley Barbour and Ed Rendell. Coordinate strategy and policy development. Oversee and coordinate research and produce reports, issue briefs, white papers and other materials regarding issues of immigration policy, operations, and legislation. Develop… Show more Direct the Immigration Policy Project for this bipartisan research and advocacy organization, including acting as executive for BPC's Immigration Task Force led by former secretaries Henry Cisneros and Michael Chertoff and former governors Haley Barbour and Ed Rendell. Coordinate strategy and policy development. Oversee and coordinate research and produce reports, issue briefs, white papers and other materials regarding issues of immigration policy, operations, and legislation. Develop networks of funders from foundations, corporations, and individuals to support the project. Working with BPC Action, our affiliated c4, to educate Congress and executive branch agencies on BPC products and advocate for our policy recommendations. I conduct extensive media outreach and have been quoted in print publications including the New York Times, Wall St. Journal, and the Washington Post, and have appeared on television network and cable news outlets and public television and radio. I serve as a senior leader for the non-profit organization in support of institutional efforts in human resources, professional development and evaluation as well as organizational management. Show less

I am proud to have been named a Distinguished Immigration Scholar at Cornell Law School. In this role, I'll be working with lawyers, law faculty, researchers, and students on immigration law and policy issues of importance.

Founded my own firm to provide strategic consulting and advice in the areas of immigration law and policy, homeland security operations and policy, government relations, and advocacy.

Provided subject matter expertise and strategic consulting services to private and public sector clients in the United States and abroad in matters relating to border and port security, aviation security and risk assessment, immigration law and enforcement and other homeland security mission areas.

Promoted DHS goals and objectives through dialogue with relevant Canadian institutions and policy-makers, to address issues related to border, port, and transportation security, civil emergency preparedness, critical infrastructure protection, information sharing, and the security applications of science and technology.

Responsible for supporting the Department's involvement in international activities and coordinating the engagement of the Department with Canadian government partners and stakeholders on the range of DHS areas of responsibility, including border and immigration management, cargo and trade security, emergency preparedness and response, infrastructure protection, and science and technology collaboration.

Led a select group of up to 12 GS-14 level subject matter experts from across the Department to develop positions and proposals for the Department and to engage with the Administration and Congress on comprehensive immigration reform, working closely with Hill staff and legislators, senior DHS officials and White House staff.

Provided expert advice and services to the Commissioner, US Customs and Border Protection on controversial and sensitive issues related to the agency’s enforcement, border security and anti-terrorism policies and programs.

Managed and directed policy and advocacy relating to immigration, visa processing, border management and related homeland security matters for the world’s largest business federation.

Represented national association of attorneys practicing immigration law in advocacy before Congress and Executive agencies on issues relating to business immigration. Participated in and organized coalitions, crafting legislative and political strategies for pushing advocacy priorities.