Experience

International School of Texas

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Chair, Board of Trustees

  • Jul 2022 - Present

• Vice Chair, Board of Trustees

  • Apr 2019 - Aug 2022



Texas Department of Agriculture

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant General Counsel

  • 2009 - 2015

  Provided senior-level legal counsel to state agency on federal Child Nutrition Programs [Summer Food Service Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, National School Lunch Program]. Represented agency in litigation and at administrative hearings, public hearings, and other public meetings. Independently prepared cases for administrative hearing from pretrial through hearing and appellate proceedings. More than 80 cases handled before administrative law judge and/or SOAH. Planned, prepared, and reviewed legal opinions, briefs, legislation, contracts, grants, administrative rules, internal policies, and public policy issues on agricultural programs, food and nutrition programs, public procurement, and government contracts.



Winstead PC

• United States
• Law Practice
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Attorney

  • 2008 - 2009

  Represented insurance industry clients on regulatory matters involving the Texas Department of Insurance. Represented clients in election law matters involving the Texas Ethics Commission and Texas Office of the Secretary of State, Elections Division. Represented insurance industry clients on regulatory matters involving the Texas Department of Insurance. Represented clients in election law matters involving the Texas Ethics Commission and Texas Office of the Secretary of State, Elections Division.



Sustainable Food Center

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • 2007 - 2009

  Healthy, local food builds healthy local communities. As a board member, I provided governance and leadership counsel to SFC to further its mission of strengthening the Austin/Central Texas food system. Supported SFC through the research and foundation of a capital campaign which raised funds to build its current home in East Austin, with a teaching kitchen, community garden, and reservable public space. As Chair of the Nominating Committee, I evaluated the board composition and term schedule to evaluate the best board development to enhance the diverse representation of the community and best interests of its audience. As member of the Communications Committee, worked on key message development and media relations to share SFC's programs, mission, and passion for the local food system.



The Office of the Texas Secretary of State

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Elections Attorney

  • 2006 - 2008

  Advised state agency on compliance with state and federal voting rights and election laws. Provided counsel to Texas political entities, including: counties, cities, water, school, and special districts. Wrote legal opinions issued by Elections Division; edited all outgoing correspondence written by Legal Division attorneys. Wrote election law instruction materials; taught annual election law seminars to 800+ attendees. Advised state agency on compliance with state and federal voting rights and election laws. Provided counsel to Texas political entities, including: counties, cities, water, school, and special districts. Wrote legal opinions issued by Elections Division; edited all outgoing correspondence written by Legal Division attorneys. Wrote election law instruction materials; taught annual election law seminars to 800+ attendees.



American University Washington College of Law

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Attorney, Federal Income Tax Clinic

  • Jan 2005 - May 2005

  Represented low-income taxpayers from DC metro area to resolve issues in negotiation with Internal Revenue Service and before United States Tax Court.

• Program Manager, First Year Integrated Curriculum

  • May 2002 - May 2005

  As full-time student, managed seven teaching assistants responsible for mentoring and advising first year law students, providing research support to law faculty, maintaining office hours. Developed series of study skills and stress management workshops. Researched and compiled substantive legal integrated teaching modules for faculty use.



Maryland Circuit Courts

• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Judicial Law Clerk, Montgomery County Circuit Court

  • May 2004 - Aug 2004

  Supported Judge Eric M. Johnson in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County. Provided legal research, memos, and support for primarily criminal docket. Supported Judge Eric M. Johnson in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County. Provided legal research, memos, and support for primarily criminal docket.



Burson Marsteller

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Senior Associate, Brand Marketing

  • Jun 1999 - Jul 2001

  Effectively managed complex client relationships, budgets and billing for $1.2 million annual client. Supervised six junior team members and delivered performance reviews. Wrote all senior-level documents, including brand strategies. Developed and delivered successful new business presentations. Effectively managed complex client relationships, budgets and billing for $1.2 million annual client. Supervised six junior team members and delivered performance reviews. Wrote all senior-level documents, including brand strategies. Developed and delivered successful new business presentations.



American Society of Clinical Oncology

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Communications Assistant

  • Apr 1998 - Jun 1999

  For global non-profit of cancer research and treatment professionals, developed an international spokesperson network and media training program. Drafted marketing copy, press releases, and articles for consumer education and online publication. Coordinated organizational presence at national cancer-awareness events. For global non-profit of cancer research and treatment professionals, developed an international spokesperson network and media training program. Drafted marketing copy, press releases, and articles for consumer education and online publication. Coordinated organizational presence at national cancer-awareness events.



Office of the Governor, State of Maine

• Assistant to Communications Director

  • Aug 1997 - Feb 1998

  Organized press conferences and media relations for Governor Angus S. King (currently serving Maine as United States Senator). Acted as spokesperson for and appeared publicly on behalf of First Lady, Mary Herman. Managed event planning for 1997 State of the State Address. Wrote State Proclamations, speeches, constituent correspondence, public service announcements and policy statements. Worked with state legislators and constituents. Organized press conferences and media relations for Governor Angus S. King (currently serving Maine as United States Senator). Acted as spokesperson for and appeared publicly on behalf of First Lady, Mary Herman. Managed event planning for 1997 State of the State Address. Wrote State Proclamations, speeches, constituent correspondence, public service announcements and policy statements. Worked with state legislators and constituents.