Experience

CMW Strategies LLC

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

• Senior Government Relations Associate

  • Feb 2022 - Present



Columbia University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Director, Government Affairs

  • Sep 2019 - Feb 2022

  • Serve as liaison with local and state government offices; manage issues and relationships with area elected officials and staff. • Work with the Government Affairs unit, the Executive VP for Public Affairs, and other internal stakeholders to develop and execute effective outreach and communications strategies related to the Morningside Heights and Harlem communities. • Serve as liaison with student groups and other University entities to promote civic engagement through voter registration initiatives, educational programming, speakers, etc. • Act proactively to ensure that Government and Community Affairs (GCA) colleagues, University leadership, and other internal stakeholders have timely, relevant, and accurate information, particularly as it relates to local elected officials, state and local political and policy developments, and civic leadership. • Develop engagement and advocacy strategies for NYC and Albany, monitor relevant legislative and regulatory developments, and assist with policy formulation and support advocacy efforts pursuant to those policies. • Interface directly with Legislators/Council members and Executive Branch officials in NYS and NYC to advance the University’s interests. • Represent Columbia/GCA at a range of meetings and events in NYC and Albany, with peer institutions and alongside external stakeholders, and serve as office’s primary liaison to relevant trade associations and outside consultants. Show less



Community Board 8 Manhattan

• Assistant District Manager

  • Aug 2018 - Sep 2019

  • Serve as staff liaison to ten Committees and intergovernmental liaison to their respective agencies: Housing; Landmarks; Land Use; Public Safety; Small Business; Street Fairs; Transportation; Voting Reform; Youth, Education and Libraries; and Zoning and Development. • Manage the Community Board 8 Manhattan website and post the monthly calendar. • Provide support and assistance to Community Board 8 Manhattan residents as the primary constituent services staffer. • Oversee the preparation and formatting of materials for Full Board and Land Use meetings. • Supervise a staff of four, comprised of two community liaisons and two interns. Show less



New York City Council

• United States
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Special Projects Manager, Office of the Speaker

  • Apr 2015 - Dec 2017

  • Craft and manage the Speaker’s district communications, including her Facebook and Twitter accounts, weekly email blasts, and bi-annual newsletters.• Recommend and prioritize organizations and capital projects for over $1 million in Council initiative grants for the Speaker, oversee and manage the Speaker’s $760,000 expense and $5 million capital budgets, and serve as point of contact for all budget issues.• Oversee the progress of over 100 projects related to land use and economic development in the Speaker’s district with senior staff, and ensure satisfactory progress toward their completion.• Provide support and assistance regarding housing, immigration, and quality of life services to constituents visiting Speaker’s office.• Represent the Speaker at high-level meetings with various city agencies and the Mayor’s Office to address quality of life issues in the Speaker’s district.• Draft, edit, and approve briefs and remarks related to the Speaker’s district as needed.• Develop and reinforce relationships with elected officials and staff on the Council’s Manhattan and Bronx Delegations as the Speaker’s representative. Show less

• Briefing Coordinator, Office of the Speaker

  • Aug 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Coordinated all briefings, staffing, and advance needs across eight council divisions for the Speaker’s meetings and events.• Debriefed the Speaker on important district issues and completed briefings related to East Harlem/El Barrio and the South Bronx.• Acted as liaison between the Speaker’s district offices and her legislative office.• Compiled all materials and important documents to set up the Speaker’s briefing books and private rundowns for the next day.

• Community Affairs Intern, Office of the Speaker

  • Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Worked closely with the Director of Community Affairs to address the needs of immigrant constituents in the Bronx and East Harlem through our District 8 Immigrant Services Network events.• Developed and strengthened partnerships between the Speaker and Bronx residents by way of creation of a Youth Council and local community initiatives.• Headed two successful Youth Fairs that resulted in an attendance of over 1,500 youth to provide knowledge of local community resources in a fun, social environment.• Increased Summer Meals usage by 27% for school district 7 through targeted and direct community outreach. Show less



Student Government Association, Ithaca College

• Ithaca College

• Vice President of Business and Finance

  • May 2013 - May 2014

  -Oversee the allocation of the $400,000 2013—2014 Student Activities Fund to student organizations through Operational, Travel, Programming, and Fundraising Loan budget proposals. -Monitor the financial transactions of nearly 250 student organizations. -Serve as Chair of the Appropriations Committee for the 2013—2014 academic year. -Oversee the allocation of the $400,000 2013—2014 Student Activities Fund to student organizations through Operational, Travel, Programming, and Fundraising Loan budget proposals. -Monitor the financial transactions of nearly 250 student organizations. -Serve as Chair of the Appropriations Committee for the 2013—2014 academic year.



Information Technology Services

• Desktop Service Technician

  • Apr 2013 - May 2014

  -Provide various hardware and software installations, repairs, and fulfill maintenance requests to faculty and staff offices as well as computer labs.-Assist in the replacement and upkeep of 4,600 computers on campus as part of the Technology Renewal Process.

• Business Services Assistant

  • Jan 2012 - May 2013

  -Responsible for internal administrative support, including phone support, faxing, filing, photocopying, data entry.-Greet visitors and provide general customer service to faculty, staff, and students.-In charge of incoming and outgoing mail as well as perform mail runs to the appropriate ITS offices.-Responsible for the organizing and scheduling of ITS job applications and interviews.-Assist vendors and visitors during the annual Education Technology Day.-Manage student employment applications for ITS, facilitate scheduling for interviews, and ensure all applications and paperwork are accurate and completed.-Work on projects for the ITS Business Services team as needed. Show less



The Tompkins County Department of County Administration

• Ithaca, New York Area

• Diversity and Inclusion Intern

  • Oct 2012 - Apr 2013

  -Assist with the implementation of the Reading and Discussion Program pilot designed to strengthen the diversity conversation in the County workplace by developing the grant application to the New York Council for the Humanities, confirming the Scholar Facilitator, developing outreach plans, and preparing outreach materials. -Conduct research on climate survey formats and implementation options for the County, and preparing findings for consideration and approval by the County Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Research also includes reaching out to other New York Counties for their survey methods and identify "best practices" and models suited for a small, local government work environment. -Conduct research on appropriate policy language and contract template language regarding compliance with State and Federal guidelines for utilization of Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE). Show less



Bloomberg

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources and Information Systems (HRIS) Business Services Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  -Updated and edited the education information listed in the FON directory for 10,573 employees and 5,476 schools. -Edited employee information by assigning new business units to employees in PeopleSoft. -Input new contingent worker data and vendor data in PeopleSoft as needed. -Completed various projects as needed by HRIS staff members. -Worked on a team with four other interns to develop, propose, and present two types (paid and unpaid) of Bloomberg L.P. Ambassador programs to Professional Development staff. Show less



New York City Council

• United States
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Office Aide for Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito

  • Jul 2011 - Aug 2011

  -Collected more than 35 councilmember signatures to pass legislation involving undocumented immigrants and Rikers Island. -Completed district tours with the Councilwoman to meet constituents and other council members to discuss community issues. -Attended meetings and conferences biweekly in District and Legislative Offices. -Worked independently to build the Councilwoman’s media contact list from 38 contacts to 81 within 24 hours. -Assisted the Councilwoman by informing community members and organizations about the process, definition, and meetings of Participatory Budgeting for her District. Show less