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Washington, Dc, Us

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Government affairs professional with Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, and private sector experience.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

The American Exploration & Production Council (AXPC) is a national trade association representing 26 of the largest independent oil and natural gas companies in the United States.AXPC works with regulators and policymakers to better educate them on our operations so that they will be able to create sound fact-based public policies that result in the safe, responsible exploration and production of America’s vast oil and natural gas resources. Our goal is to provide technical and regulatory knowledge, making AXPC a rich repository of resources on the industry and the science behind our operations.Dedicated to safety, science and technological advancement, AXPC members strive to deliver affordable, reliable energy to consumers while positively impacting the economy and the communities in which we live and operate.

As a boutique lobbying firm comprised of policy professionals with extensive Capitol Hill and Executive Branch experience, we offer our clients individualized approaches using our team’s knowledge and expertise to ensure that our clients’ voices are heard and goals are achieved.

Principal advisor for the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on all Congressional and Intergovernmental relations and chief liaison between the Administrator and state and nationally elected officials.Oversaw the U.S. Senate confirmation process for all Agency nominees including hearing prep and strategic messaging.Managed a team of 50 employees and executed engagement plans for EPA program offices and 10 regional offices to interface with Congress, governors and state and local officials, to advance the legislative and regulatory agenda of the Agency.Prepared and advises the Administrator and senior agency leadership for Congressional testimonies and meetings with Members of Congress and other elected officials.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Maintained all roles and responsibilities of Associate Administrator for the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations and served as the advisor to Administrator Wheeler on external affairs, communications, and agency-wide strategic planning.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Served as Hess’ sole point of contact with the United States Congress to advocate on behalf of the company’s legislative and regulatory priorities.Coordinated with senior executives to identify corporate priorities to effectively mitigate against legislative and regulatory risks to the company’s license to operate.Represented Hess at relevant trade associations to initiate coalition building with like-minded companies to advance key industry initiatives.Launched Hess Corporation’s political action committee, HessPAC, to enhance the political awareness of the company’s employees.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Engaged on a day-to-day basis with key Congressional stakeholders to create opportunities and mitigate risks for BP’s downstream business unit.Coordinated with the Regulatory Affairs team to engage relevant regulatory agencies.Utilized sponsorships, trade associations, PAC contributions and community engagements in a strategic way to maximize value for the company.

Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C

Served as senior staff and advised the Senator on a legislative portfolio consisting of energy, environment, agriculture, natural resources, and made policy recommendations to the Senator.Collaborated with Senate Leadership and the pertinent committees.Prepared talking points for Senator Hutchison’s floor speeches, press interviews, and speaking engagements, based on thorough research and first-hand knowledge of policy issues.Prepared Senator Hutchison for meetings by writing event briefs for the Senator’s reference.Met with Mayors, City Managers and local officials on behalf of Senator Hutchison to discuss local appropriation and grant requests as well as the legislative agenda of Texas localities.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

B.A., Political Science, Speech Communication

Activities and Societies: President, Student Government Association: 2005 Senior Member, Randolph-Macon College Judicial Board: 2005.

High School

Loyola Blakefield is a Catholic Jesuit college preparatory school with a mission to educate men for others, a motto established.