Experience

Environmental Law & Policy Center

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

• Federal Legislative Director

  • May 2017 - Present



U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works

• Washington, DC

• Democratic Counsel

  • Jul 2015 - Jan 2016



Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate Director, Federal Government Relations

  • Oct 2013 - Jul 2015



Sierra Club

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director, Green Transportation Campaign

  • Dec 2007 - Jan 2013

  Developed and implemented Sierra Club legislative and administrative strategy for securing fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas standards for new cars and light trucks. Developed expanded campaign focus to reduce vehicle miles traveled with both national and state level campaigns. Supervised work on Tier 3 and low sulfur fuel standards, Renewable Fuel Standard, heavy duty truck standards, California vehicle emissions standards and Clean Air Act waivers. Represented Sierra Club in the media and before government agencies. Drafted comments on proposed standards, reports and blogs. Experience with fundraising, grant development and reporting. Supervised development of new electric vehicles campaign and fleets initiative. Management experience.



Chesapeake Bay Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Consultant

  • Dec 2004 - Dec 2007

  Served as consultant for Anacostia River Initiative. Developed two publications: “State of the Anacostia River 2005-2006” and “Cleaning Up DC’s Rivers By Improving the District’s Storm Water Management System.” Advocated for changes in Washington, DC storm water management program. Coordinated coalition advocating for a green Nationals baseball stadium. Served as consultant for Anacostia River Initiative. Developed two publications: “State of the Anacostia River 2005-2006” and “Cleaning Up DC’s Rivers By Improving the District’s Storm Water Management System.” Advocated for changes in Washington, DC storm water management program. Coordinated coalition advocating for a green Nationals baseball stadium.



Sierra Club

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Washington Representative

  • Oct 1995 - Jul 2002

  Lobbied on federal issues including raising Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, nuclear waste disposal, energy efficiency, Tier 2 vehicle emissions standards,and climate change. Testified before the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate on climate change, CAFE standards and appropriations. Represented Sierra Club in radio, television and print interviews. Authored press releases, editorial board mailings, public education materials, and grant applications and reports.



Center for Auto Safety

• Washington, DC

• Staff Attorney

  • Sep 1994 - Oct 1995

  Participated in White House panel on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles. Advocated for raising fuel economy standards. Drafted Freedom of Information Act requests. Participated in White House panel on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles. Advocated for raising fuel economy standards. Drafted Freedom of Information Act requests.



Superior Court of the District of Columbia

• Washington, DC

• Law Clerk, Judge Richard S. Salzman

  • Aug 1993 - Aug 1994

  Managed calendar with more than 500 cases. Conducted research, and wrote memoranda and orders addressing all phases of litigation. Communicated with lawyers regarding cases. Assisted judge in courtroom. Managed calendar with more than 500 cases. Conducted research, and wrote memoranda and orders addressing all phases of litigation. Communicated with lawyers regarding cases. Assisted judge in courtroom.