Manager of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs

• Jan 2023 - Present

Government Affairs Coordinator

• Apr 2022 - Jan 2023

Key Functions: Advancing federal and state legislative priorities centered arounds arts and the creative sector, creative workers, BIPOC and diversity, equity, and inclusion in governance, amongst others; Coordinating outreach and facilitating grassroots campaigns through software including VoterVoice; creating a model legislative database to uplift, promote, and share valuable legislative language and context with key stakeholders at national, state, and local levels; leading professional development meetings centered around nonprofit governance and advocacy and presenting occasionally at conferences; coordinating comprehensive communications around legislation; tracking legislation and updating leadership groups, internally and externally, during state legislative sessions. Show less

Government Affairs Manager

• Jan 2019 - Apr 2022

Key Functions: Reviewing and analyzing legislation in all 50 states during legislative sessions that effect the condominium/homeowner’s association industry and employment policies; Preparing and submitting legislative drafts and memorandums for industry leaders and legislators; Supporting and coordinating legislative and grassroots efforts to advocate for the industry in state legislatures; Managing funding, growth, and donations from the industry’s only employee funded political action committee; Maintaining effective communication with government agencies, legislators, and branch presidents; Drafting and submitting written testimony to legislators; Testifying and meeting with legislators and staff on key policy bills. Show less

Legal Intern

• Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

Legislative Aide

• Jun 2017 - Sep 2018

Key Functions: Monitoring, summarizing, and tracking legislation from the Senate Committee on Agriculture and other miscellaneous bills for the Senator; Establishing and maintaining a rapport with various stakeholders and constituents within the district, including businesses and elected officials; Handling and facilitating constituent casework with various State entities; Conveying local issues accurately and effectively to the Senator, and State issues with the local constituency; and maintaining efficient and productive correspondence with constituents via telephone and mail. Show less

Assistant Committee Clerk, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development

• Jan 2017 - May 2017

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Jan 2016 - May 2016