I am an experienced Government Affairs executive who has worked Congress and the federal government from both sides of the table, and I know what makes them tick. As a staff professional in the House of Representative and the Senate, I lived the legislative and political process. In the private sector my responsibilities have included collaboratively developing policy on complex health care issues, preparing and executing strategic plans, and implementing advocacy programs for the specialty pharmaceutical industry. I have held a wide variety of positions - Chief of Staff to a Member of Congress, Congressional Committee Counsel, trade association executive, and specialty pharmaceutical company VP. This experience has given me the capacity to handle complex projects and navigate difficult challenges. The strengths that have enabled me to be successful in these positions include: - Vision- Thoughtful organization- Sound judgment- Project execution- Team building and collaboration - The sense of timing that it takes to deal effectively with Congress and the federal government