Experience

NHCC National Hispanic Cannabis Council

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

• Treasurer - Board of Directors

  • Mar 2021 - Present



Political Capital

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Political Consultant/Lobbyist/Public Affairs

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  For over 20 years, I have worked with leading clients in multiple industries to provide insight and a voice in legislative and political processes at the international, federal, and state levels. I have built strong working relationships with the FDA, DOT, USDA, EPA, DOD, The White House, The House of Representatives, and the U.S. Senate. I have worked closely with the European Union Commissioners and regulators in Europe. I provide issue management and crisis management capability for clients. I have devised strategies and developed plans to lead industry coalitions to defeat unwanted and unnecessary legislation. I have developed and executed successful strategies to rebuild public trust and develop positive government relations. Show less



Trulieve

• United States
• Alternative Medicine
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Of Government Affairs

  • Mar 2021 - Apr 2022



PCCA

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Sr. Director Public Affairs

  • Feb 2014 - Apr 2016

  As the Senior Director of Public Affairs I help to establish and direct corporate public relations, corporate media relations, government affairs, industry advocacy and corporate reputation management programs to support and maintain the company’s reputation and to influence the legislative and regulatory environment in which compounding pharmacists operate. Set up the first corporate Public Affairs department for the compounding industry. Promoting compounding in the pharmaceutical industry as a needed therapeutic option. Show less



DineEquity

• Head of Government and Public Affairs

  • Jul 2008 - Apr 2011

  Design, implement and execute DineEquity’s Government and Community Affairs efforts. As the leader of this function I develop and execute both short-term and long-term government and community affairs strategy and tactics for the company. I am responsible for educating management, franchisees and employees of all entity brands; potential PAC development and execution; and visibility for company at key legislative events. As the community affairs thought leader, I develop a corporate social responsibility strategy for the Company. Show less



Political Capital

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Lobbyist/Campaign Manager/Consultant

  • Jan 2007 - Jul 2008

  Responsible for outreach and communication. Serve as liaison between business and local governments. Built client relations, counseled senior executives on complex and/or sensitive media issues and policy advocacy; lead and influence planning, development and implementation of specialized external projects. • Met with key city officials and city partners to facilitate the completion of projects the city’s interest. • Developed an effective communications network of key contacts, community leaders, elected-local and state officials and organizations. Show less



Zurich Insurance

• Switzerland
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Global Government Affairs Manager

  • May 2005 - Dec 2006

  Delivered tactical and strategic public relations initiatives, coordinated external communication for public affairs; trained and directed staff in public and government affairs; developed and implemented global public operational policies and procedures (political funding, public policy and regulator engagement). Coordinated individual public policy profiles with senior management, repositioned corporate involvement with industry associations. Upgraded and globalized the corporate citizenship program. Analyzed regulatory laws in the company’s key markets. Show less



Farmers Insurage Group of Companies

• Political Compliance Manager

  • 1998 - 2005

  Part of Zurich Financial Services Part of Zurich Financial Services