Experience

Silverado Policy Accelerator

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Executive Director

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Washington, District of Columbia, United States Silverado is forging a path toward American prosperity and global competitiveness by accelerating bipartisan economic, strategic and technological policy solutions in cybersecurity, trade & industrial security and the cross-section of economic and ecological security (Eco2Sec).



ISRI

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

• Vice President of Advocacy

  • May 2020 - Feb 2022

  The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI) is the "Voice of the Recycling Industry™", promoting safe, economically sustainable and environmentally responsible recycling through networking, advocacy and education. ISRI represents 1,300 companies operating in nearly 4,000 locations in the U.S. and 40 countries worldwide that process, broker, and consume recyclable commodities, including metals, paper, plastics, glass, rubber, electronics, and textiles. www.isri.org Strategic… Show more The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI) is the "Voice of the Recycling Industry™", promoting safe, economically sustainable and environmentally responsible recycling through networking, advocacy and education. ISRI represents 1,300 companies operating in nearly 4,000 locations in the U.S. and 40 countries worldwide that process, broker, and consume recyclable commodities, including metals, paper, plastics, glass, rubber, electronics, and textiles. www.isri.org Strategic Leader: Trusted executive team leader and strategic advisor to the ISRI Board and President, providing vision and guidance for ISRI’s strategic plan: an effective budget that connects the dots between operations and member value; enhancing diversity, equity & inclusion on staff and in the industry; improving communication between leadership and front-line staff; and appropriately directing President’s focus on member and staff needs. Department Head & Coach: Motivated Department staff to strive higher and achieve more through proaction, initiative, knowledge and teamwork and by being an activist for their success. Lobbying & Advocacy: Developed and oversaw strategic advocacy on the industry’s core issues at the state/local, federal, and international levels and with law enforcement. Subject Matter Expert: ISRI’s and personal leadership recognized through considerable public speaking, media interviews, third party counseling and trusted advisory to government. Communicated effectively on camera and in print on a wide range of policy, market, commercial and social issues where recycling impacts all of us.

• Assistant Vice President, International Affairs

  • Feb 2019 - May 2020

  Washington, District Of Columbia The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI) is the "Voice of the Recycling Industry™", promoting safe, economically sustainable and environmentally responsible recycling through networking, advocacy and education. ISRI represents 1,300 companies operating in nearly 4,000 locations in the U.S. and 40 countries worldwide that process, broker, and consume recyclable commodities, including metals, paper, plastics, glass, rubber, electronics, and textiles. www.isri.org Strategic… Show more The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI) is the "Voice of the Recycling Industry™", promoting safe, economically sustainable and environmentally responsible recycling through networking, advocacy and education. ISRI represents 1,300 companies operating in nearly 4,000 locations in the U.S. and 40 countries worldwide that process, broker, and consume recyclable commodities, including metals, paper, plastics, glass, rubber, electronics, and textiles. www.isri.org Strategic Leader: Counseled member companies on strategies to grow international business and to comply with export/import requirements worldwide, guiding the industry and leadership decision-making impacted by major market disruptions initiated by China’s changing regulatory environment. Lobbying & Advocacy: Directed all industry international and trade advocacy by executing strategies to leverage industry best practices, government advocates, media and other stakeholders. Subject-Matter Expert: In less than one year, became the global recycling industry’s leading expert on recyclables trade and global markets. First call for media interviews; U.S. (federal and state) and foreign government advice; current and prospective member guidance; WTO, OECD, Basel Convention counsel and conference speaking.

• Senior Director of Government Relations & International Affairs

  • Dec 2016 - Feb 2019

  Washington, DC The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI) is the "Voice of the Recycling Industry™", promoting safe, economically sustainable and environmentally responsible recycling through networking, advocacy and education. ISRI represents 1,300 companies operating in nearly 4,000 locations in the U.S. and 40 countries worldwide that process, broker, and consume recyclable commodities, including metals, paper, plastics, glass, rubber, electronics, and textiles. www.isri.org Strategic… Show more The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI) is the "Voice of the Recycling Industry™", promoting safe, economically sustainable and environmentally responsible recycling through networking, advocacy and education. ISRI represents 1,300 companies operating in nearly 4,000 locations in the U.S. and 40 countries worldwide that process, broker, and consume recyclable commodities, including metals, paper, plastics, glass, rubber, electronics, and textiles. www.isri.org Strategic Leader: Counseled member companies on strategies to grow international business and to comply with export/import requirements worldwide, guiding the industry and leadership decision-making impacted by major market disruptions initiated by China’s changing regulatory environment. Lobbying & Advocacy: Directed all industry international and trade advocacy by executing strategies to leverage industry best practices, government advocates, media and other stakeholders. Subject-Matter Expert: In less than one year, became the global recycling industry’s leading expert on recyclables trade and global markets. First call for media interviews; U.S. (federal and state) and foreign government advice; current and prospective member guidance; WTO, OECD, Basel Convention counsel and conference speaking.



Alcoa

• United States
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Global Government Affairs

  • Jul 2015 - Nov 2016

  Alcoa is a global leader in lightweight metals technology, engineering and manufacturing, innovating multi-material solutions that advance our world. Technologies enhance transportation, from automotive and commercial transport to air and space travel, and improve industrial and consumer electronics products; and enable smart buildings, sustainable food and beverage packaging, high performance defense vehicles across air, land and sea, deeper oil and gas drilling and more efficient power… Show more Alcoa is a global leader in lightweight metals technology, engineering and manufacturing, innovating multi-material solutions that advance our world. Technologies enhance transportation, from automotive and commercial transport to air and space travel, and improve industrial and consumer electronics products; and enable smart buildings, sustainable food and beverage packaging, high performance defense vehicles across air, land and sea, deeper oil and gas drilling and more efficient power generation. Lobbying & Advocacy: Directed large scale, intra-company and intra-industry advocacy campaign in collaboration with the Aluminum Association to leverage the U.S. Government to influence China to implement policies of market-driven growth and environmental protection and to enhance alliances with governments in other key markets. Leadership & Trusted Advisor: Developed and implemented strategies to leverage USG resources, international trade agreements, thought leaders and customers to overcome commercial barriers; and provided C-Suite with timely analyses of, and recommend actions on, policy trends and advocacy opportunities around the world. Business Development: Leveraged extensive networks to pursue business growth opportunities in emerging markets, marketing Alcoa’s and Arconic’s light-weighting products and solutions to help governments meet CO2 emissions reduction targets and aligning with USG agencies for joint export promotion activities. Show less



Shell

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• International Government Relations Advisor

  • Jul 2010 - Jul 2015

  Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies operating in more than 70 countries and territories and across the entire value chain from exploring for new oil and gas reserves to manufacturing, trading and retailing finished products. Shell uses innovative technologies to increase value to resource holders, to operate safely and to enhance environmental stewardship. Corporate Advisor: Provided strategic direction on U.S. policy and geopolitical developments in Asia… Show more Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies operating in more than 70 countries and territories and across the entire value chain from exploring for new oil and gas reserves to manufacturing, trading and retailing finished products. Shell uses innovative technologies to increase value to resource holders, to operate safely and to enhance environmental stewardship. Corporate Advisor: Provided strategic direction on U.S. policy and geopolitical developments in Asia, Latin America and international trade that impacted the business. Advocacy & Thought Leadership: Leveraged extensive influencer network to advocate for global business interests, advance leadership and enhance international reputation. Show less



Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director for South Asia

  • May 2006 - Jun 2010

  USTR is responsible for developing and coordinating U.S. international trade, commodity, and direct investment policy, and overseeing negotiations with other countries. American trade policy works toward opening markets throughout the world to create new opportunities and higher living standards for all. Leadership & Advocacy: Directed and executed U.S.-India Trade Policy Forum and lead USG advocacy to address bilateral trade and investment challenges through negotiation and USG… Show more USTR is responsible for developing and coordinating U.S. international trade, commodity, and direct investment policy, and overseeing negotiations with other countries. American trade policy works toward opening markets throughout the world to create new opportunities and higher living standards for all. Leadership & Advocacy: Directed and executed U.S.-India Trade Policy Forum and lead USG advocacy to address bilateral trade and investment challenges through negotiation and USG collaboration. Trusted Advisor: Briefed Cabinet and sub-Cabinet officials on critical trade issues and drove U.S. policy formation. Show less



U.S. Department of Commerce

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• International Trade Specialist

  • Jun 2000 - May 2006

  DOC works to create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity. The International Trade Administration (ITA) works to improve the global business environment and strengthens the competitiveness of U.S. industry by promoting trade and investment opportunities and ensuring fair trade. From 2002 to 2006: Trade Growth: Advised U.S. companies on policy developments in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh that were challenges and/or opportunities for U.S. exports; and administered… Show more DOC works to create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity. The International Trade Administration (ITA) works to improve the global business environment and strengthens the competitiveness of U.S. industry by promoting trade and investment opportunities and ensuring fair trade. From 2002 to 2006: Trade Growth: Advised U.S. companies on policy developments in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh that were challenges and/or opportunities for U.S. exports; and administered Cabinet and sub-Cabinet engagement with foreign counterparts. Leadership: Co-founded the Department's Afghanistan Reconstruction Task Force and worked with USG agencies, interested companies, and the Afghan government to boost bilateral commerce. Trade Negotiations: Defended U.S. commercial interests in U.S.-Pakistan Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations and contributed to U.S. policy development for trade with other regional markets. From 2000 – 2002: Trade Promotion: Facilitated Commercial Service support to U.S. companies in Asia and planned trade promotion events, including lead organizer of the Annual Asia/Pacific Business Outlook Conference. Compliance Advisor: Supported U.S. embassy on China’s WTO accession and subsequent compliance, provided client counseling on international trade and wrote content for a report on U.S. education and industry newsletters. Assistant: Supported country directors with strategic budget development and addressing personnel matters. Show less