Will Pickering Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, PA, US

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

Managed a comprehensive program of communications with external stakeholders, including ratepayers, media, the general public, elected officials and government agencies. I was responsible for developing and maintaining coordinated strategies to protect and advance our mission, enhance DC Water’s reputation and increase public awareness of the Authority.

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

In this role I spearheaded the Authority's interactions with the federal, District and neighboring local governments. I served as the chief lobbyist and principal liaison with elected officials, regulators, and related stakeholder groups and organizations. I managed the Authority's position on governmental issues, maintained the relationships necessary to.

The President's Management Advisory Board (PMAB) consists of ten CEOs and was formed to provide the President of the United States and agencies advice and recommendations on bringing insight from the private and non-profit sectors to Federal Government management and operations.

• Served as spokesperson and lobbyist responsible for explaining complex construction projects, budgets and contracts to elected officials
• Represented Agency before community stakeholders and industry groups
• Negotiated passage of legislation authorizing innovative financing for $380 million bridge project
• Devised communications and advocacy strategies to promote District initiatives in federal transportation legislation
• Managed dynamic resource allocation tool for capital project prioritization and planning
• Advised Director and senior staff on strategy for D.C. Council approval of annual capital and operating budgets

Washington, DC, US

• Provided legislative analysis to Mayor on proposals under consideration by U.S. Congress and the D.C. Council
• Drafted District of Columbia funding request materials for presentation to the White House
• Organized and led briefing sessions with top officials for two requests of over $200 million
• Facilitated legislative and messaging strategies for executive agencies
• Prepared briefing materials and Congressional testimony for the Mayor on issues such as education reform and infrastructure investment

Atlanta, GA, US

• Managed advocacy briefings, Capitol Hill receptions, lobby day activities, and coalition meetings
• Represented the American Cancer Society at health and nonprofit sector coalition meetings
• Drafted and edited correspondence to Members of Congress and federal officials
• Conducted Congressional outreach and logistical support for 10,000 person advocacy event on the National Mall

Mclean, VA, US

• Provided on-site support for the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Grants and Training
• Produced briefing book materials for confirmation of incoming DHS Secretary
• Edited and drafted Congressional correspondence and mandated reports on behalf of DHS

Bs, Political Science

Certified Public Manager, Leadership And Public Management