Experience

Potomac Conservancy

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director of Policy

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  • Advocates for legislation and regulations supporting Potomac Conservancy policy priorities, including but not limited to clean water protections, ecological restoration, forest protection and restoration, outdoor recreation and climate change. • Tracks, reviews, analyzes, and formulates organizational positions on proposed clean water laws; government funding proposals; and regulations. • Represents Potomac Conservancy on policy issues primarily at the state and local level in Maryland and Virginia through meetings, written correspondence and public testimony. • Strengthens organizational capacity for advocacy initiatives through the establishment, leadership and strengthening of partnerships and coalitions. Show less



Chesapeake Bay Foundation

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

• Maryland Outreach and Advocacy Manager

  • Nov 2016 - Apr 2023

  • Oversees Maryland’s outreach efforts – with the mission to maximize opportunities for partnerships and legislative contacts • With input from policy staff, develops the grassroots and advocacy strategy and action for legislative and other policy initiatives taken by the Maryland Office; Works closely with Headquarters staff and Maryland Eastern Shore to coordinate regional efforts. • Coordinates development of advocates in key state and federal legislative districts • Takes leadership in promoting and maintaining partnerships and coalitions with both conservation and other “non-traditional” interest groups. • Organizes CBF constituents and other members of the environmental community to work on legislative and regulatory issues of importance to the Chesapeake Bay; serves as a CBF liaison with other Maryland environmental organizations • Trains citizen leaders and constituents on environmental issues and skills and inspire them to take action • Plans and executes special events and projects for the general public, including forums and regional workshops • Works in coordination with communications staff to develop written and electronic materials that synthesize technical information and educate, inspire, and involve people in the protection and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay Show less



Clean Water Action

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Maryland Program Coordinator

  • Nov 2015 - Oct 2016

  • Directed Maryland program activities in consultation with regional director; Developed and implemented state and local campaigns based on organizational priorities, including the Chesapeake Bay, climate, environmental justice, equitable development and toxics • Supported management of Maryland program staff roles in various campaigns • Assisted with development and implementation of fundraising plans in Maryland in consultation with supervisor and Development Department, including events, grants and individual donor fundraising • Provided program direction and support for field and phone canvass programs, prepared briefings and campaign materials and worked in partnership to help build strong canvass programs • Aided in management of budgets and financial tracking systems in Maryland Show less



Mayor’s Office of Neighborhoods, City of Baltimore

• Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Neighborhood Liaison

  • Jan 2015 - Oct 2015

  • Responsible for interacting with over 40 communities and neighborhoods in Southeast and Central Baltimore; Regularly attended community association meetings to listen and respond to neighborhood concerns that could be addressed through city services and resources; Participated in community events and activities on behalf of the Mayor; Provided resource information and connected residents to their local government • Identified trends in constituent complaints and worked with city agencies to address those issues; Ensured that city government was responsive to community concerns in a timely manner • Provided briefing memorandums and talking points to senior staff and the Mayor regarding topics of common interest to the communities of Southeast and Central Baltimore; Provided daily reports regarding community concerns and neighborhood activities • Advanced and staffed Mayor at events Show less



Friends of Courtney Watson

• Howard County, Maryland

• Campaign Manager

  • Apr 2014 - Nov 2014

  • Managed and oversaw revenue budgeting/forecasting processes with support from fundraising consultant and campaign treasurer; Assisted candidate in making critical financial decisions • Coordinated, planned, and executed campaign media strategy with paid consultants and vendors • Coordinated, planned, and executed local GOTV efforts with the Maryland Democratic Party, statewide campaigns, local campaigns, unions, and grassroots organizations • Managed Candidate’s schedule; Advanced and staffed candidate at events and acted as a surrogate for candidate at local events and functions • Advised candidate on local political races, regional issues and campaign strategy • Recruited, trained and organized volunteers for phone banking, canvassing and other campaign activities • Managed the distribution of campaign materials throughout the Howard County region Show less



Share Our Strength

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

• Project Manager

  • Mar 2013 - Apr 2014

  • Supported a grassroots campaign to educate key partners about childhood hunger including overseeing the production and distribution of outreach materials and mass mailings to stakeholders; presenting to local, state, and national allies; attending conventions and conferences on behalf of the organization; and supporting the development team with proposals for funding from corporate and foundation donors• Led statewide initiative that contributed to an increase in participation in the federally funded school breakfast program in Maryland by over 30,000 children• Managed projects related to grant deliverables including scheduling, budgeting, event planning and communications.• Facilitated communications with policymakers, direct service providers, partner agencies and others to increase awareness about Share Our Strength’s national and state based campaign to end childhood hunger• Managed specific incoming and outgoing grants to support state childhood hunger efforts including the distribution of over $600,000 in grant funding in 2012• Worked with community-based and grassroots organizations to assess their needs in delivering child food and nutrition programs; identifying strategies that can assist them in expanding and sustaining their programs including the facilitation of a monthly statewide workgroup meeting that brings together state agencies, non-profit organizations, and local school systems• Provided direct supervision and oversight to regional outreach coordinators Show less

• Associate

  • Mar 2011 - Mar 2013



Martin O'Malley Campaign for Governor

• Southern Maryland

• Regional Field Coordinator

  • May 2010 - Nov 2010

  • Recruited, trained and organized volunteers for phone banking, canvassing and other campaign activities • Managed the distribution of campaign materials throughout the region • Advised senior staff and candidates on local political races and regional issues • Coordinated, planned, and executed local GOTV efforts with other campaigns, unions, and grassroots organizations • Advanced and staffed candidates at events and acted as a surrogate for candidates at local events and functions • Recruited, trained and organized volunteers for phone banking, canvassing and other campaign activities • Managed the distribution of campaign materials throughout the region • Advised senior staff and candidates on local political races and regional issues • Coordinated, planned, and executed local GOTV efforts with other campaigns, unions, and grassroots organizations • Advanced and staffed candidates at events and acted as a surrogate for candidates at local events and functions



Southern Maryland Association of Realtors

• Southern Maryland

• Intern

  • Jan 2010 - May 2010

  • Supported the duties and responsibilities of the Government Affairs Director • Responsible for researching state and local current and proposed legislation and public policy initiatives • Assisted with communications to the legislative and RPAC committees • Supported the duties and responsibilities of the Government Affairs Director • Responsible for researching state and local current and proposed legislation and public policy initiatives • Assisted with communications to the legislative and RPAC committees



State of Maryland, Governor's Office

• Annapolis, Maryland

• Supervisor, Executive Services

  • Dec 2007 - Aug 2008

  • Provided direct supervision including approving timesheets and leave requests, distributing work, and completing employee evaluations • Executed procurement process for new statewide database to handle Governor’s correspondence and established statewide database training sessions for various state agencies and departments • Worked with members of the Governor’s senior staff to ensure efficient service to constituents and state employees • Handled Governor’s personal correspondence and other documents from elected officials and dignitaries • Composed, reviewed, and approved correspondence, state contracts, and other documents for the Governor’s signature • Worked with staff at various state agencies and departments to coordinate responses to constituent inquiries Show less