Experience

National Bankers Association

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President & CEO

  • May 2021 - Present



JPMorgan Chase & Co.

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President, Government Relations

  • 2017 - 2021

  • Develop public policy positions and advocacy strategies that successfully defeat legislation & regulations, mitigate business risks, and engage diverse stakeholders • Execute a national and local strategy with elected officials, funders, and partners; leverage assets to drive policy impact • Advance business and policy goals related to financial institutions, cyber-security, consumer protection, and taxes • Manage national engagement strategy with political and advocacy organizations on firm’s $30B racial equity commitment and inclusive economic recovery policies • Serve as a critical thought partner to advance strategic initiatives, support development, and create systemic change Show less



ITT Educational Services, Inc.

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President, Government Relations & External Affairs

  • 2012 - 2016

  • Oversaw the Government Relations and External Affairs Department for publicly-traded company; set strategy, managed budget, and represented firm with internal and external stakeholders • Engaged with government officials, trade associations, media, strategic partners, and others on behalf of corporate headquarters and 39-state footprint at the federal, state, and local level with a team of 11 • Served as primary spokesperson with national, state and local media, represented firm at events • Directed briefings, responded to inquiries, and drafted campaign content, op-eds, and other communications • Counseled CEO on actions by the U.S. Congress, Securities & Exchange Commission, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Department of Justice, state attorneys general, and other legal and reputational challenges Show less



Ice Miller LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Director, Federal Affairs

  • 2009 - 2012

  • Provided high-level strategic services, lobbying, and public policy counsel to global corporations, trade associations, and nonprofit organizations • Identified, developed and advocated for legislative and regulatory opportunities resulting in millions in cost savings and cost avoidance for clients • Drafted legislative proposals, written testimony, and regulatory comments; briefed clients with interests before the U.S. Congress, White House, & federal agencies on cyber-security, data protection, and financial services Show less



Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate

  • 2008 - 2009

  • Represented Fortune 100 companies, senior executives, and elected officials in high-stakes congressional investigations, internal corporate investigations, government investigations, and government enforcement proceedings at leading international law firm, including representing a former CEO of a premier insurance company, a credit rating agency, and a top hedge fund in high-profile congressional investigations related to the financial crisis of 2008 • Practice included white-collar litigation, and providing crisis management of competing legal, political, and public relations issues Show less



Black Leadership Forum, Inc.

• Washington, DC

• Communications Director

  • 2004 - 2008

  • Developed and implemented overall communications and media relations strategy for 30-member trade association comprised of national civil rights, civic, and professional organizations • Created press releases, speeches, and talking points; coordinated advocacy campaigns with leading national groups on policy priorities; and, spearheaded public policy events at the National Press Club and on Capitol Hill • Developed and implemented overall communications and media relations strategy for 30-member trade association comprised of national civil rights, civic, and professional organizations • Created press releases, speeches, and talking points; coordinated advocacy campaigns with leading national groups on policy priorities; and, spearheaded public policy events at the National Press Club and on Capitol Hill