Veronica Butcher Email & Phone Number

Garner, Nc, Us

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

As a State Budget Management Analyst II and Team Lead, Veronica possesses extensive knowledge and skills in public administration, accounting, budget analysis, and program evaluation. With a deep understanding of the state budget process and legislative intricacies, she excels in researching, analyzing, and interpreting complex data to provide nonpartisan fiscal and policy analysis. As a Team Lead, Veronica oversees a team of Budget Development Analysts working closely with 16 of North… Show more As a State Budget Management Analyst II and Team Lead, Veronica possesses extensive knowledge and skills in public administration, accounting, budget analysis, and program evaluation. With a deep understanding of the state budget process and legislative intricacies, she excels in researching, analyzing, and interpreting complex data to provide nonpartisan fiscal and policy analysis. As a Team Lead, Veronica oversees a team of Budget Development Analysts working closely with 16 of North Carolina's State Agencies in stewarding public resources, strategic planning, performance management, and impact analysis services to enhance operational efficacy through data and evidence-based approaches. In her role as a Budget Management Analyst II, she works closely with the Department of Commerce and the Department of Environmental Quality to review performance and program evaluations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Veronica's responsibilities also include developing budget policies, interpreting legislation, conducting fiscal and policy analysis, presenting at trainings for state employees, and participating in several cross-functional teams to advance OSBM's strategic initiatives.Veronica actively collaborates with agency leadership to review performance and program evaluations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and participates in cross-functional teams to advance OSBM's strategic initiatives. With a high level of independence and technical expertise, Veronica is dedicated to maintaining professionalism, developing strong working relationships, and thriving in managing tight deadlines and ambiguous situations while upholding integrity and confidentiality standards. Show less

Raleigh, Nc

As the founder and creator of both a consultancy start-up and the Citizen Change Academy, Veronica is deeply committed to empowering individuals and fostering positive change. Through her consultancy, she spearheaded the development of strategic plans and financial systems while actively recruiting clients and nurturing relationships. Providing strategic leadership on a project basis, she specialized in various areas, including civic engagement, public affairs strategies, leadership… Show more As the founder and creator of both a consultancy start-up and the Citizen Change Academy, Veronica is deeply committed to empowering individuals and fostering positive change. Through her consultancy, she spearheaded the development of strategic plans and financial systems while actively recruiting clients and nurturing relationships. Providing strategic leadership on a project basis, she specialized in various areas, including civic engagement, public affairs strategies, leadership development, national campaign management, and public policy creation. Through the Citizen Change Academy, Veronica trained and coached women (and some men!) from across the country on how to apply and prepare for appointed positions on boards and commissions. Former nonprofit consultancy clients include:- Clean Air Moms Action- Energy Foundation- Environmental Defense Action Fund- Environmental Defense Fund- Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2)- Interfaith Power & Light- Moms Clean Air Force- Mothers & Others for Clean Air- NC Conservation Network- NC Interfaith Power & Light- Southern Environmental Law Center- Union of Concerned Scientists Show less

As Director of Programs, Veronica led dynamic teams, overseeing policymaker convenings such as the Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows and State Legislators Retreats, both in-person and virtually. In her role as a Director, she served on the organization's leadership team where her recommendations shaped strategy and streamlined the organization's program management and execution ensuring top-tier quality in all materials and timely project delivery. Her responsibilities also included direct… Show more As Director of Programs, Veronica led dynamic teams, overseeing policymaker convenings such as the Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows and State Legislators Retreats, both in-person and virtually. In her role as a Director, she served on the organization's leadership team where her recommendations shaped strategy and streamlined the organization's program management and execution ensuring top-tier quality in all materials and timely project delivery. Her responsibilities also included direct supervision of employees as well as hiring.Veronica managed the Institute's North Carolina team, dedicated to continuing Governor Hunt's legacy as the Education Governor of the state. She also managed the State Engagement team, whose work across the country brought together members of state legislatures in nonpartisan, science-based convening to learn about the latest research on issues impacting P-16 education policy. In her leadership role, she oversaw the design, planning, and execution of over 60 nationwide events annually. Her responsibilities included demonstrating her comprehensive approach to organizational management and event execution; creating and managing program budgets of over half a million dollars; crafting multi-day program agendas; and negotiating multiple high dollar contracts at the same time with different vendors across the county. Show less

As Executive Director, Veronica successfully navigated the organization's transition from the American Lung Association of the Southeast. Veronica spearheaded the development of a new strategic plan, fostered new partnerships across the southeast, developed innovative programs, and defined the organization's policy platform in alignment with its mission and goals. She developed and managed the budget and monthly expenses working closely with the Board Treasurer. Veronica handled the hiring and… Show more As Executive Director, Veronica successfully navigated the organization's transition from the American Lung Association of the Southeast. Veronica spearheaded the development of a new strategic plan, fostered new partnerships across the southeast, developed innovative programs, and defined the organization's policy platform in alignment with its mission and goals. She developed and managed the budget and monthly expenses working closely with the Board Treasurer. Veronica handled the hiring and supervision of staff, contractors, and interns including contract negotiation and onboarding training. She drove program implementation aligned with the organization's mission, maintained efficient operations, and enhanced organizational visibility through strategic collaborations. With a focus on board governance, she facilitated close collaboration with stakeholders to actualize the organization's vision and goals. Show less

Veronica was appointed by Governor Roy Cooper to serve as Chairperson of the North Carolina Youth Advisory Council. The Council advises and supports the work of the NC State Youth Council as well as the 23 charted Councils across the state.

To formulate policies for the advancement of the mission, to make recommendations to the Governor and to the General Assembly concerning the Museum, and to assist in promoting and developing wider and more effective use of the North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences as an educational, scientific and historical exhibit.

Wake County, Nc

Successfully managed Monika Johnson Hostler's campaign to be elected to the Wake County School Board. Oversaw all operations of the campaign including strategy, fundraising, and volunteer coordination.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Appointed by Governor Bev Perdue to serve as her Policy Advisor on Energy, Environment, and Agriculture. This position was the primary contact between the Governor’s Office and NC Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources, NC Dept. of Agriculture, and the State Energy Office.• Liaison: Direct cabinet agency staff acting as liaison between Governor’s Office and each agency. Specifically: reviewing and critiquing strategic plans, budgets and regulations. Attended weekly staff meetings… Show more Appointed by Governor Bev Perdue to serve as her Policy Advisor on Energy, Environment, and Agriculture. This position was the primary contact between the Governor’s Office and NC Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources, NC Dept. of Agriculture, and the State Energy Office.• Liaison: Direct cabinet agency staff acting as liaison between Governor’s Office and each agency. Specifically: reviewing and critiquing strategic plans, budgets and regulations. Attended weekly staff meetings. • Advisory and Policy development: Advise Governor on policy issues related to energy, environment, and agriculture. Conduct research and develop recommendations regarding the Governor’s and the agency’s legislative goals and policies.• Analysis: Analyze existing and proposed local, state, and federal legislation and regulations. Develop and track legislation for the Governor eg. Developed shale gas policy framework laid out in Executive Order 118, and created veto argument. • Coalition building: Build relationships and strategic alliances with public officials and stakeholders in business, interest groups and the general public. For example passage of residential and commercial building codes which increase energy efficiency. • National connections: Oversaw creation of Federal Offshore Wind TaskForce and was primary liaison with U.S. Dept. of Interior on matters of offshore energy and land conservation. Show less

While working at the NC Conservation Network devised and created a state-wide working group to bring together all organizations lobbying for federal climate change policy to establish a coordinated campaign which successfully targeted the NC Congressional delegation. This model has been recognized as the gold standard for other states.• Leadership: Led 18 organizations with shared policy goals including: recruiting new stakeholders, facilitating meetings, creating shared campaign plans… Show more While working at the NC Conservation Network devised and created a state-wide working group to bring together all organizations lobbying for federal climate change policy to establish a coordinated campaign which successfully targeted the NC Congressional delegation. This model has been recognized as the gold standard for other states.• Leadership: Led 18 organizations with shared policy goals including: recruiting new stakeholders, facilitating meetings, creating shared campaign plans & field activities.• Grassroots activism: created and implemented lobbying campaigns. Recruited, trained and managed volunteers and interns executing these plans on a wide range of environmental issues.• GOTV: Used the VAN to target efforts, organized phone banks, and registered voters.• Grant writing. Assisted with writing grants and responsible for tracking and writing report on deliverables.• PR. Lobbied the NC Congressional delegations and NCGA. Was a public face of the network.• Policy analysis: Monitored and analyzed federal climate & energy policies and state environmental policies. Show less

Managed a working Board of Directors including overseeing daily operations of the organization. Created and implemented streamlined policies and procedures. Media spokesperson for Women’s Advocacy Day Press Conference (June 2006 & May 2007) and Women’s Legislative Agenda Report Card Release (March 2008) (December 2005). Monitored and analyzed public polices. Lobbied members of the NC General Assembly.

NCWU is a coalition of 40 progressive women’s groups in NC. With no paid staff the President acts as the Executive Director of the coalition. NCWU unites the efforts of its member groups through Local Women’s Agenda Assemblies, Women’s Advocacy Day and the Legislative Report Card to more effectively deliver the progressive voices of the state’s women.• Managed a working Board of Directors including overseeing daily operations, reviewed annual goals, and committee work… Show more NCWU is a coalition of 40 progressive women’s groups in NC. With no paid staff the President acts as the Executive Director of the coalition. NCWU unites the efforts of its member groups through Local Women’s Agenda Assemblies, Women’s Advocacy Day and the Legislative Report Card to more effectively deliver the progressive voices of the state’s women.• Managed a working Board of Directors including overseeing daily operations, reviewed annual goals, and committee work plans.• Funding. Oversaw creation of organization’s first fundraising plan, 100% Board giving, and creation of three grant applications, and the implementation of a sponsorship program for local women's agenda assemblies. • Internal controls. Led review and changes of finances and budgeting practices which increased financial security of the organization. Came in under budget and with a surplus each year. Led the Board through an Operational Assessment, creation and implementation of an organizational plan, records retention policy, fiscal policies, confidentiality policies as well as streamlining of policies & procedures.• Assisted with 501 (c)(3) nonprofit status and strategic planning processes• Coalition. Lead outreach to coalition members and recruited new coalition members• Media. Conducted media relations including: being spokesperson for four years, writing press releases, and coordinating press conferences. Show less

Coordinated media affairs including press releases and press briefings. Coordinated grassroots mobilization. Assisted in drafting policies and lobbying to create the following NC laws: §8-53.12 Testimonial Privilege for Violence Victims, §15C Address Confidentiality Program, §14-27.1 Sexual Battery, and §50C Civil No-Contact.

Ba, Public Administration & Political Science

Activities and Societies: Phi Mu Fraternity

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