Experience

American Gas Association

• United States
• Natural Gas Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director, Governmental Affairs and Public Policy

  • Apr 2022 - Present



NGVAmerica

• United States
• Industry Associations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Federal Government Affairs

  • Mar 2017 - Apr 2022

  - Direct NGVAmerica’s federal legislative program, influencing policy, representing interests of industry, and managing strategic relationships with key legislators and their staffs - Create and execute lobbying strategy on all legislative issue of importance to NGVA members, writing and analyzing legislation, driving strategic collaboration, finding industry consensus - Created and direct coalition on clean transportation tax issues; received NGV tax credit extensions - Lead industry efforts on climate, energy, transportation, appropriations, and infrastructure legislation - Obtained pro-NGV programmatic language and over $72 mil. funding for research and development - Achieved key industry victories in surface transportation, infrastructure, and tax legislation - Named one of The Hill’s Top Lobbyists, 2021 - Provide detailed legislative and regulatory updates to senior member company stakeholders Show less



Spectra Energy

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Federal Government Affairs and PAC Administration

  • Jan 2016 - Mar 2017

  - Track natural gas pipeline industry policy, analyze legislation, watch hearings, write issue memos - Lobby lawmakers on behalf of SE projects, legislative and regulatory priorities - Represent Spectra at fundraisers and industry events; lobby legislators and staff on natural gas transmission and infrastructure issues; provide updates on SE projects - Analyze industry trends, environmental policy proposals, the political and regulatory landscape - Work with trade associations to plan Hill staff briefings, advocating on behalf of industry priorities, lobbying on infrastructure development, regulatory reform, and related policy - Manage a PAC spending over $500k per cycle, analyzing data, creating internal briefing documents, planning Board meetings and providing updates to senior executives -Created, implemented PAC solicitation strategy and messaging including presentation materials, managing the PAC website, overseeing creation of graphics, one-pagers, and related documents - Manage SE’s employee GOTV program, writing and editing emails, blog posts and posters - Plan and host lawmakers at SE headquarters, educating them about SE projects and assets Show less



American Gas Association

• United States
• Natural Gas Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Federal Affairs Advocate

  • Feb 2014 - Jan 2016

  - Tracked and analyzed legislation and regulatory developments in energy efficiency, residential appliance standards, natural gas vehicles, appropriations, and energy tax policy - Lobbied legislators, House and Senate Committee staff on LIHEAP appropriations legislation - Lobbied legislators and staff on Labor HHS funding and utility assistance policy proposals - Monitored congressional hearings, providing detailed hearing and legislative summaries - Chaired the NEUAC Legislative Committee on behalf of AGA, providing text for congressional testimony, drafting public comments, writing press releases, developed legislative and communications strategy in conjunction with legislative and executive branch advocacy efforts - Liaised with AGA member companies, bipartisan advocacy coalitions, and congressional staff - Planned two Legislative Committee forums, including all panel topics and meeting logistics Show less



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Chief of Staff

  • Jul 2013 - Feb 2014

  - Provided senior-level strategic management of special projects and Member initiatives- Managed multiple ongoing projects, creating timelines, delegating duties, and providing updates- Managed high-level legislative negotiations for one of the Member’s top policy priorities- Serve as Member’s Tribal Affairs Liaison, coordinating tribal legislative priorities- Manage legislative priorities such as NAHASDA reauthorization, tribal land division legislation- Advised the Member on policy issues; tracked legislation and provided analysis- Aid the Chief of Staff in identifying and cultivating coalitions of constituents and interest groups- Coordinate with the Communications Director on external messaging and communications- Identify and implement creative messaging and problem-solving strategies- Aid in the planning and execution of meetings, briefings, forums, and other events- Perform complex decision-making to leverage Member goals with schedule opportunities Show less

• Director of Special Projects & Executive Assistant, Tribal Affairs Laision

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

  - Aids the Member and Chief of Staff in long-term project management, identifies tasks necessary for completion, creates timelines, delegates duties to staff when necessary, and provides updates on progress- Aids the Chief of Staff in identifying and cultivating strategic coalitions of constituents, industry, and interest groups; aids in the planning and execution of meetings and briefings- Ensures that scheduling operations aid in the cultivation of these memberships, finding strategic meeting, public speaking, or presentation opportunities for the Member - Ensures that scheduling commitments are in line with established legislative, political, messaging and constituent outreach goals - Aids the Communications Director in strategic social media and marketing decisions - Perform various duties as the Congressman’s executive assistant / scheduler, including managing day-to-day operations, handling all meeting requests, and travel arrangements Show less

• Director of New Media & Executive Assistant

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

  - Successfully integrated social media tools into the Congressman’s comprehensive communications plan- Manage the Congressman’s online digital communications and online presence, including the Congressman’s Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube accounts, creating, editing, and promoting digital media on across the web- Draft and post numerous daily facebook and twitter updates - Analyze detailed policy information and produce talking points, statements, video scripts, digital media updates and policy responses to constituent inquiries on social media- Educate the Congressman and other senior staff on the implementation of new technology, creating best practice guidelines, and providing training- Attend briefings hosted by Facebook, Twitter, Google, and other platforms to stay abreast of emerging social media technology- Manage and oversee Facebook advertisement purchases, working within House franking regulations and budgetary limitations- Drove Facebook “Likes” up by 2000+ and Twitter followers up by 1700+ in two years- Featured on www.allfacebook.com in a discussion of innovative uses of Facebook for constituent communications- Oversee and manage the Congressman’s entrance in the House New Media Challenge for 2011 and 2012- Create, edit, and distribute YouTube videos of everything from issue-specific videos, clips from questioning in Financial Services Committee, YouTube town halls, and video greetings- Create and edit graphics as necessary for social media sites and the Congressional website Show less



The Citadel

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Specialist

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

  - Created the department’s first ever Facebook page and Twitter account, managing and creating original content for both - Managed and created content for the departmental website - Oversaw the department’s transition from Dreamweaver/ HTML website to a Joomla-based platform - Served a consultative role for the departmental website within the University website overhaul - Initiated the relaunch of the online departmental newsletter, including creating, writing, editing and formatting content - Provided administrative support to the Dean, managed the departmental purchasing card, performed online purchase requisitions, submitted monthly statements, and served as departmental office manager Show less



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Assistant

  • Aug 2008 - Oct 2009

  - Simultaneously served as both the Congressman’s executive assistant in his Congressional office and his office as Chairman of the National Republican Committee while managing the Congressman’s daily schedule, travel arrangements, and personal logistics- Worked alongside the executive director, Communications Director, Political Director, and Fundraising Director of the NRCC to create and execute detailed pre-election travel- Manage all incoming scheduling requests and the Congressman’s detailed calendar while maintaining a quick response rate for a high-volume of incoming requests- Maintain the Congressman’s database of contacts and manage his personal correspondence Show less

• Legislative Correspondent

  • Jan 2008 - Aug 2008

  - Managed the Congressman’s written communication in response to all constituent letters, emails, and phone calls- Created and delivered issue briefings for the Congressman and attended weekly policy meetings to provide updates on upcoming concerns & constituent mail counts- Wrote all legislative and policy responses to incoming constituent correspondence- Wrote and distributed weekly mass-mailings- Assisted the press secretary with telephone town halls, compiling press clips, and other mass communication tasks as needed Show less

• Staff Assistant

  • Sep 2007 - Dec 2007

  - Assisted the Congressman and his staff in undertaking day to day office functions, including greeting visitors, sorting mail, answering phones, and ordering office supplies- Provided constituent services such as Capitol tours, scheduling White House tours and processing flag requests