Experience

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell

• Legislative Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legislative Correspondent

  • Dec 2019 - Present

  Prepare briefing documents, talking points, and vote recommendations for Senator Cantwell related to Defense, Foreign Affairs, and Veterans issues.Research legislation to analyze and summarize content to assess the Senator’s level of support. Legislation includes the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), appropriations bills related to my portfolio, and the U.S.-China competitiveness bill.Draft legislative amendments to bills being considered in the Senate.Meet with business leaders, NGOs, trade associations, nonprofits, and constituents documenting their concerns and convey their interests and opinions to the Senator and senior staff. Receive constituent letters, draft responses, and follow up with constituents as needed.

• Special Assistant

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2021

  Primary staffer for Senator Cantwell during COVID-19 pandemic. Relayed information from the Senator to members of our legislative, communications, and Commerce Committee teams, and vice versa, to triage pressing issues.Assembled daily briefing books for the Senator and Chief of Staff to ensure the Senator had all relevant materials for her committee hearings and constituent meetings.Coordinated meetings for the Senator or delegated them to staff.Drove the Senator to and from events and staffed her at those events.



The Cohen Group

• United States
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Worked with two global corporate client teams related to the defense, telecommunications and manufacturing industries. Provided clients with market research, budgetary analysis, and securing regulatory approval. Created powerpoints, excel spreadsheets, and other professional deliverables for clients. Drafted pre-meeting client notes, memos, and follow-up letters for senior staff and clients. Assisted multiple client teams with additional research and event planning. Worked with two global corporate client teams related to the defense, telecommunications and manufacturing industries. Provided clients with market research, budgetary analysis, and securing regulatory approval. Created powerpoints, excel spreadsheets, and other professional deliverables for clients. Drafted pre-meeting client notes, memos, and follow-up letters for senior staff and clients. Assisted multiple client teams with additional research and event planning.



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern, Office of Joseph P. Kennedy III

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Attended committee meetings and briefings important to the Congressman and his district. Wrote memos and press releases for legislative staff. Acknowledged constituent opinions via letter or phone call and conducted constituent services. Attended committee meetings and briefings important to the Congressman and his district. Wrote memos and press releases for legislative staff. Acknowledged constituent opinions via letter or phone call and conducted constituent services.