Experience

Strategic Partnerships, Inc.

• United States
• Government Relations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Consultant

  • Jun 2022 - Present



St.Edward's University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Professor Of Political Science

  • Aug 2014 - Present

  Director, The Civics Lab at St. Ed's Associate Professor of Political Science Assistant Professor of Political Science Visiting Assistant Professor Adjunct Instructor Political Science faculty and liberal arts core. Courses include: Political Theory, American Government, International Relations, Lobbying, Comparative Politics, State and Local Government, American Political Thought, and American Dilemmas Director, The Civics Lab at St. Ed's Associate Professor of Political Science Assistant Professor of Political Science Visiting Assistant Professor Adjunct Instructor Political Science faculty and liberal arts core. Courses include: Political Theory, American Government, International Relations, Lobbying, Comparative Politics, State and Local Government, American Political Thought, and American Dilemmas



Advocacy Gauge

• Austin, TX

• Owner/Lead Consultant

  • Aug 2012 - Present

  On behalf of clients, develop strategies for grassroots, media, advocacy, and lobbying. Work on Texas and national issues related to client interests. On behalf of clients, develop strategies for grassroots, media, advocacy, and lobbying. Work on Texas and national issues related to client interests.



LeadingAge Texas

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Vice President of Government Relations

  • Oct 2001 - Aug 2012

  Government Relations Advocacy and Public Policy for Statewide Association. Develop relationships with Legislators, Staff, Media, and Grassroots Organizations. Drafted legislation, worked on coalitions, and worked to defeat legislation. Government Relations Advocacy and Public Policy for Statewide Association. Develop relationships with Legislators, Staff, Media, and Grassroots Organizations. Drafted legislation, worked on coalitions, and worked to defeat legislation.



Lone Star Kayaks

• Austin, Texas, United States

• Business Owner

  • Jan 2002 - Dec 2011

  Lone Star Kayaks WaterSports shop carrying Cobra Kayaks, Malibu Kayaks, Heritage, RTM, and other brands. Also offering TFO Fly Rods, TentCots, and other accessories. We put you on the water. Lone Star Kayaks WaterSports shop carrying Cobra Kayaks, Malibu Kayaks, Heritage, RTM, and other brands. Also offering TFO Fly Rods, TentCots, and other accessories. We put you on the water.



Texas Senate

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Policy Analyst

  • May 2000 - Oct 2001

  Worked on a variety of issues related to briefing and monitoring legislation for the Lieutenant Governor and members of the Texas Senate. Worked on a variety of issues related to briefing and monitoring legislation for the Lieutenant Governor and members of the Texas Senate.



Harding University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Professor of Political Science

  • Aug 1999 - May 2000

  Taught courses, conducted research, advised students. Taught courses, conducted research, advised students.



Arizona Legislature- Joint Budget Committee

• Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Fiscal Analyst

  • Jun 1998 - Jul 1999

  Drafted recommendations and proposals for legislative appropriations. Worked on the Arizona Department of Commerce, Arizona School Facilities Board, and Arizona School for Deaf and Blind, budgets. Drafted recommendations and proposals for legislative appropriations. Worked on the Arizona Department of Commerce, Arizona School Facilities Board, and Arizona School for Deaf and Blind, budgets.