Experience

The University of Vermont Health Network

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Government Relations Officer

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Burlington, Vermont, United States



Appalachian Trail

• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Travel and Hiking Sabbatical

  • Mar 2021 - Sep 2022

  I embarked on a professional sabbatical shortly after achieving my decade-long goal to eliminate my student loan debt. From March - October 2021, my spouse and I hiked the 2,198 miles of the Appalachian Trail, stretching from northern Georgia to northern Maine. Through the Summer of 2022, we traveled to Mexico, Spain, Italy, Germany, Belgium, France, and Ireland, and completed a second thru-hike of the 500-mile Camino de Santiago.



Impact Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President

  • Dec 2019 - Feb 2021

  Seattle, WA • Served as lead consultant for five of the firm’s hospital, provider, and foundation clients, managing all aspects of client relationship and workflow and identifying proactive opportunities to achieve their advocacy objectives. • Shepherded clients through the chaotic early days of the COVID-19 pandemic policymaking blitz, keeping them informed of all relevant government guidance, regulatory allowances, and assisting to avail themselves of the emergency funding provided under the CARES… Show more • Served as lead consultant for five of the firm’s hospital, provider, and foundation clients, managing all aspects of client relationship and workflow and identifying proactive opportunities to achieve their advocacy objectives. • Shepherded clients through the chaotic early days of the COVID-19 pandemic policymaking blitz, keeping them informed of all relevant government guidance, regulatory allowances, and assisting to avail themselves of the emergency funding provided under the CARES Act, the Provider Relief Fund, and other vehicles. • Onboarded, trained, and mentored Director and Associate-level colleagues and numerous interns. • Systematized the firm’s approach to complex processes, such as grant tracking and the triage and analysis of all annual Medicare payment and CMS rulemaking, including designing and leading training sessions. • Managed major client projects, including HHS grant applications and multi-agency proposals to participate in demonstration programs through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI).

• Policy Director

  • Dec 2018 - Dec 2019

  Seattle, Washington • Cultivated position as the firm’s issue area expert on Medicaid, SNAP, School Nutrition, Social Determinants of Health, HRSA maternal and child programs, and HHS grants. • Increased role consulting directly with clients, including large hospital systems, post-acute care providers, children’s hospitals, think tanks, and health-focused foundations. • Proactively identified avenues to advance client priorities through the legislative and regulatory processes.

• Policy Associate

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  Greater Seattle Area • Followed TRP Health Policy's lead Partner as he founded his own health policy-focused firm serving trade associations, state governments, foundations, pharmaceutical and device manufacturers, managed care organizations, health systems, and investment firms. • Assisted in the rebranding, relaunch, and marketing of WHG’s Policy Hub newsletter and website – the first comprehensive aggregator of federal health policy information. • Continued with Policy Associate role established at TRP… Show more • Followed TRP Health Policy's lead Partner as he founded his own health policy-focused firm serving trade associations, state governments, foundations, pharmaceutical and device manufacturers, managed care organizations, health systems, and investment firms. • Assisted in the rebranding, relaunch, and marketing of WHG’s Policy Hub newsletter and website – the first comprehensive aggregator of federal health policy information. • Continued with Policy Associate role established at TRP, while building deeper issue area expertise around provider issues, ACA implementation, Medicare and Medicaid payment, nutrition policy, and maternal and early childhood programs.



Thorn Run Partners

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy Associate

  • Feb 2016 - Dec 2017

  Greater Denver Area • Within TRP Health Policy division, provided superior legislative and regulatory policy analysis to a diverse array of over 30 national health care organizations and stakeholders. • Authored immediate-turnaround memoranda and analysis of all emerging health care-related legislative developments, regulatory changes, advocacy opportunities, funding opportunities, Congressional hearings, MedPAC and MACPAC meetings, and other events throughout the health policy landscape. • Rapidly… Show more • Within TRP Health Policy division, provided superior legislative and regulatory policy analysis to a diverse array of over 30 national health care organizations and stakeholders. • Authored immediate-turnaround memoranda and analysis of all emerging health care-related legislative developments, regulatory changes, advocacy opportunities, funding opportunities, Congressional hearings, MedPAC and MACPAC meetings, and other events throughout the health policy landscape. • Rapidly responded to client research questions and requests for talking points, one-pagers, issue briefs, and other tailored resources. Show less



National Abortion Federation Hotline Fund

• Case Manager

  • Jan 2014 - May 2015

  Washington, District Of Columbia • Managed a caseload of 34 NAF member abortion facilities in six US states: IL, IN, IA, KS, MO and OH, with previous experience managing TN, KY, CA, MN, WV as caseloads shifted. • Provided counseling, trip planning support, information on state laws and provider landscapes, and connection to other abortion funds for higher needs clients, as well as advocating directly for clients with clinic staff. • Maintained detailed case notes for each client, as well as meticulous tracking of daily… Show more • Managed a caseload of 34 NAF member abortion facilities in six US states: IL, IN, IA, KS, MO and OH, with previous experience managing TN, KY, CA, MN, WV as caseloads shifted. • Provided counseling, trip planning support, information on state laws and provider landscapes, and connection to other abortion funds for higher needs clients, as well as advocating directly for clients with clinic staff. • Maintained detailed case notes for each client, as well as meticulous tracking of daily call load, intakes received, and emails sent; compiled and analyzed information monthly. • Tracked changing laws and regulations in my six-state caseload to better advise clients on accessing care and public benefits. • Supervised a rotating schedule of up to 10 Hotline Operators daily and assisted in role-play phone training of new hires to ensure standardized policies and procedures of intake.

• Hotline Operator

  • May 2013 - Dec 2013

  Washington D.C. Metro Area • Completed 60 hours of training in phone counseling, data entry, database management, federal and state abortion regulation, funding disbursement and medical confidentiality. • Performed financial intakes for 15-20 callers daily, providing referrals to member clinics, answering questions on procedures and laws, assigning case management and additional healthcare resources as appropriate. • Offered compassionate, empathetic, culturally sensitive support and assistance to predominantly… Show more • Completed 60 hours of training in phone counseling, data entry, database management, federal and state abortion regulation, funding disbursement and medical confidentiality. • Performed financial intakes for 15-20 callers daily, providing referrals to member clinics, answering questions on procedures and laws, assigning case management and additional healthcare resources as appropriate. • Offered compassionate, empathetic, culturally sensitive support and assistance to predominantly low-income patient population in all 50 states, including crisis planning and counseling.



National Partnership for Women & Families

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Reproductive Health Policy Intern

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2011

  Washington D.C. Metro Area • Monitored the 2010 Congressional and Gubernatorial mid-term elections; produced summary report of post-election losses and gains for pro-choice politicians. • Authored memo and fact sheet detailing teen pregnancy/STI rates, the need for comprehensive sex education, and the history and program focus of federally funded sex-education grant programs: Title V, CBAE, TPP, PREP. • Researched and compiled 130-page document of legal, medical, and social service resources in each of California’s… Show more • Monitored the 2010 Congressional and Gubernatorial mid-term elections; produced summary report of post-election losses and gains for pro-choice politicians. • Authored memo and fact sheet detailing teen pregnancy/STI rates, the need for comprehensive sex education, and the history and program focus of federally funded sex-education grant programs: Title V, CBAE, TPP, PREP. • Researched and compiled 130-page document of legal, medical, and social service resources in each of California’s 58 counties for production of a website for pregnant and parenting teens. • Took minutes at coalition meetings with PPFA, NARAL, SIECUS, Guttmacher and Advocates for Youth. • Tracked anti-choice legislation by attending briefings, hearings, and committee markups on Capitol Hill. Show less