Experience

AHIP

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

• Policy Analyst

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  • Prepares written communication, policy briefs, and talking points for Federal Affairs department • Assist with research and preparation of material for federal, legislative, and regulatory analysis • Research, collect data, analyze, and respond to requests for information on key issues • Draft bill and regulation summaries, compile comparison charts, and analyze proposed and enacted federal policies on health insurance-related issues • Prepares written communication, policy briefs, and talking points for Federal Affairs department • Assist with research and preparation of material for federal, legislative, and regulatory analysis • Research, collect data, analyze, and respond to requests for information on key issues • Draft bill and regulation summaries, compile comparison charts, and analyze proposed and enacted federal policies on health insurance-related issues



United States Senate

• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative Correspondent

  • Sep 2015 - Nov 2018

  • Compose correspondence for health care, education, veterans, LGBTQ, agriculture, and science issues on behalf of United States Senator • Assist legislative staff with research, drafting memos, and Congressional hearing preparation • Meet with constituents and outside advocacy groups regarding federal policy • Compose correspondence for health care, education, veterans, LGBTQ, agriculture, and science issues on behalf of United States Senator • Assist legislative staff with research, drafting memos, and Congressional hearing preparation • Meet with constituents and outside advocacy groups regarding federal policy



United States Senate

• Assistant to the Chief of Staff

  • May 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Collaborate with internal staff and outside groups as liaison for chief of staff • Organize appointment calendar by scheduling meetings and travel• Coordinate office functions for 100+ staff, including legislative planning and holiday party• Manage internship and page program by reviewing applications, training new interns, and assigning duties

• Legislative Intern

  • Jan 2014 - May 2014

  • Compiled legislative research; drafted correspondence, attended hearings and briefings, generated memos, and assisted staff with special projects and administrative needs• Maintained front desk communications by greeting visitors and directing phone calls, guided constituents on tours of the U.S. Capitol, and assisted press team with daily news clips



DCCC

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Policy Fellow

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

  • Produced and edited policy papers for Congressional candidates on 50+ pertinent issues by researching legislation, news stories, and research papers • Tracked all votes on House of Representatives floor and maintained Excel database on all previous questions and motions to recommit • Assessed Member newsletters by identifying House Ethics and Franking Commission violations • Maintained front desk communications by greeting Members and candidates, directing phone calls, and assisting with administrative needs



Battelle

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Policy Intern

  • Apr 2011 - Sep 2013

  • Produced one-to-two-page written reports of Congressional hearings, briefings, and policy related-events with short turnaround to inform staff and company executives of legislative developments and current events • Organized Congressional briefings by distributing invitations, collecting RSVPs, answering phone calls, and procuring event space, catering, equipment; events were well-attended (typically 100+ guests) and consistently received positive feedback • Supported special initiatives and team projects to bolster company or client goals by creating PowerPoint presentations, maintaining budget charts, and transcribing key notes at meetings • Researched public, private, and nonprofit education initiatives to assist the launch of STEMx, a network of schools and organizations promoting STEM and workforce development



University of Delaware

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Sep 2008 - May 2009

  • Administered WPPSI intelligence tests to Wilmington Head Start preschool students and evaluated teacher instruction using the CLASS system; results incorporated into the lab’s long-term panel design study of human emotions • Solely trained 10-15 incoming research assistants in properly observing the students’ and teachers’ emotions and behaviors • Created, updated, and maintained lab research databases, spreadsheets, and records • Administered WPPSI intelligence tests to Wilmington Head Start preschool students and evaluated teacher instruction using the CLASS system; results incorporated into the lab’s long-term panel design study of human emotions • Solely trained 10-15 incoming research assistants in properly observing the students’ and teachers’ emotions and behaviors • Created, updated, and maintained lab research databases, spreadsheets, and records