Highly effective and accomplished executive with exceptional government, corporate and academic policy, management and advocacy experience. Actively developing and leveraging extensive senior-level network of federal officials, corporate executives and thought leaders at public policy organizations and academic institutions.Advanced US interests and developed extensive senior-level public and private sector network serving seven years as a Japanese-speaking US diplomat in Japan, leading negotiations with high level government officials from all corners of the globe in Geneva and New York, and serving as Advisor to two US Ambassadors to the UN. Helped manage the interagency policy process as Special Assistant to two Deputy Secretaries of State and Chief of Staff to an Under Secretary of State.Successfully created and managed a tightly focused government relations operation directly aligned to support a $46B/year global information technology corporation’s goals and objectives. Developed, expanded and leveraged extensive Congressional, Executive Branch, corporate and academic relationships, and led initiatives to advance the corporation’s policy agenda and business development. Led and directed initiatives on Board of Directors and Executive Committee of Fortune 50 high tech trade association to develop support for policy agendas on Capitol Hill and in the Executive Branch.Now Director, Policy Department with the R Street Institute, a think tank for the modern age. We focus on deep scholarship and pragmatic policy solutions that many groups tend to neglect. Expertise:▪ Providing thought leadership and strategic direction on public policy and advocacy strategies.▪ Developing sustainable strategies to address critical public policy and business challenges.▪ Forging, maintaining, and strengthening relationships with key legislative and regulatory officials, as well as senior third-party influencers.▪ Proactively promoting business and public policy objectives through compelling advocacy.Contact: tmcynkin@gmail.com 202-506-0909
Listed skills include Public Policy, Government, International Relations, Policy Analysis, and 13 others.