Experience

Putnam Partners

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Vice President

  • Mar 2023 - Present



Planned Parenthood Southeast

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of External Affairs

  • Apr 2021 - Mar 2023

  Managed three state public policy and organizing teams across Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. Oversaw legislative and lobbying efforts, political advocacy and outreach, and both external and internal communications for the affiliate. With support of an incredible team and partners, ran the state side of the 2022 midterm election independent expenditure program for PPSEA and Planned Parenthood Votes Georgia leading to the historic re-election of Sen. Rev. Warnock to the U.S. Senate. Served as spokesperson for all external press needs and head budget writer for the c4 side and PAC, working closely with the Board of Directors and other members of the executive leadership team. Show less



New Hampshire Democratic Party

• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jan 2017 - Apr 2021

  Responsible for all internal party relations, including operating budget, staff management, legal and financial compliance, communications, fundraising, and training. Represent party interests in all Democratic campaign activities to ensure consistent messaging, operations, and financial development, and to promote the progressive interests of New Hampshire. In partnership with the State Chair, implement the fundraising plan and state strategic plan with robust stakeholder buy-in. Direct a diverse and empowered team. Build and oversee organizational budget, determining priorities and development goals for the annual 1 million to 3 million budget, depending on cycle. Show less



Office of Governor Maggie Hassan, State of New Hampshire

• Concord, New Hampshire

• Policy Director

  • Dec 2012 - Jan 2017

  Oversaw Governor Maggie Hassan’s policy department to achieve the Governor’s strategic policy and legislative agenda. Provided analysis, guidance, and strategic direction on current and potential policy decisions to the Governor, including a strong focus on state fiscal impact and issues facing constituents. Policy portfolio includes all healthcare, labor, insurance, banking, and housing. Drafted language and collaborated with advocates and legislators to pass the largest pieces of juvenile justice reform in decades (2013’s House Bill 260 and 2014’s HB1624). Managed external relations for the Governor relating to 2014’s landmark bipartisan healthcare expansion bill, which now provides health care coverage to over 200,000 Granite Staters. Show less



Maggie '14

• Manchester, NH

• Political Director

  • Jul 2014 - Nov 2014

  Developed and executed comprehensive campaign political plan to achieve maximum support from key organizations, constituency groups, and state leaders. Worked in conjunction with the communications department to disseminate the campaign’s message through external organizations and key constituency leaders. Managed and executed crucial events for the campaign, including the campaign ad shoot, press conferences, GOTV events, local and national surrogate events, and the Governor’s Election Day schedule. Show less



OFA - New Hampshire

• Manchester, NH

• Deputy Political Director

  • May 2012 - Dec 2012

  Managed and leveraged relationships between elected officials, party leaders and sector leaders to augment the work being done by the field program of the grassroots arm of President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign. Engaged and utilized critical stakeholders, including national and regional surrogates, Members of Congress, former and current Governors, and national activists, for local press and grassroots events. Built leadership and constituency networks, including county and regional steering committees and allied affinity groups (Veterans for Obama, Obama Pride, etc). And had a hell of a good time doing it. Show less



UNF Political Science and Public Administration Department

• University of North Florida

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2010 - Apr 2012

  Graduate Teaching Assistant for Introduction to American Government; Politics and Society of Great Britain and Ireland; Congress and the Legislative Process; Parties, Campaigns, and Elections; and the Supreme Court of the United States. Graduate Teaching Assistant for Introduction to American Government; Politics and Society of Great Britain and Ireland; Congress and the Legislative Process; Parties, Campaigns, and Elections; and the Supreme Court of the United States.



Jaguars Foundation/UNF Community Scholars

• Jacksonville, Florida Area

• Program Coordinator

  • Apr 2010 - Apr 2012

  Managed mentorship program pairing local high school students with University of North Florida honor students; recruited new mentees for the program, collaborating closely and aggressively with agencies, parents, and school counselors to ensure submission of proper credentials, continuously striving for the best class of high school students for the program. Managed mentorship program pairing local high school students with University of North Florida honor students; recruited new mentees for the program, collaborating closely and aggressively with agencies, parents, and school counselors to ensure submission of proper credentials, continuously striving for the best class of high school students for the program.



Florida Mainstream Democrats

• Executive Director

  • Sep 2009 - Jun 2010



Florida House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 400 - 500 Employee

• District Legislative Aide

  • Feb 2008 - May 2009

  Served as a liaison between Representative Boyd and her constituents, media, and state agencies. Created all communication materials for public and media, including weekly Capitol Update newsletters,press releases, and talking points for Representative Boyd’s use during interviews and meetings. Served as a liaison between Representative Boyd and her constituents, media, and state agencies. Created all communication materials for public and media, including weekly Capitol Update newsletters,press releases, and talking points for Representative Boyd’s use during interviews and meetings.



Re-Elect Debbie Boyd for State Representative

• Gainesville, Florida Area

• Campaign Manager

  • Jun 2008 - Dec 2008

  Responsible for all aspects of the successful re-election campaign, including but not limited to fundraising, strategy, volunteer coordination, and event logistics for the top targeted race in Florida that year. We won by 179 votes out of 79k. Responsible for all aspects of the successful re-election campaign, including but not limited to fundraising, strategy, volunteer coordination, and event logistics for the top targeted race in Florida that year. We won by 179 votes out of 79k.



Planned Parenthood of North Central Florida

• Director of Community Relations

  • Aug 2005 - Oct 2007

  Responsible for cultivating the external relationships of the affiliate with community coalitions, legislative delegation, media, and donors. Coordinated all media relations, including writing press releases, conducting interviews for local newspapers, and handling communications between affiliate and local community. Coordinated all aspects of affiliate’s special events, including annual Lobby Days and fundraising dinner and art auction. Organized the affiliate donor database, oversight of departmental budget, as well as 5-year strategic plan. Show less