Experience

Georgia Chamber of Commerce

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

• Vice President, Georgia Chamber Foundation

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  • Oversee strategic direction of Georgia Chamber Foundation related to policy positions, external relationships, research initiatives, and internal programs which further organizational objectives • Manage external grant projects including half million-dollar Bill and Melinda Gates grant focused on increasing post-secondary success and Chan Zuckerberg Initiative grant aimed at identifying a pro-immigration messaging strategy• Direct engagement with external stakeholders on policy issues facing Georgia businesses• Build and foster relationships with Chamber board members through engagement in policy committee activities and working groups including tax, cybersecurity, talent development and economic development • Lead creation of white papers and reports communicating policy positions and explanation of complex issues for a variety of policy areas to business and elected leaders • Develop curriculum, recruit candidates and execute leadership program for high potentials in member companies focused on corporate social responsibility, community engagement, and public affairs • Perform data analysis and research to bolster Chamber initiatives • Maintain relationships with members of Congress and their staff to create opportunities to engage with Georgia Chamber members• Build coalitions of like- minded external stakeholders on issues facing the state of Georgia and of importance to the business community • Craft talking points, briefing documents, and white papers for internal communications to share with multiple departments Show less

• Senior Director, Public Policy

  • Jul 2019 - Apr 2020

• Public Policy and Federal Affairs Manager

  • Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

• Public Policy & Federal Affairs Coordinator

  • Nov 2017 - Jan 2019



U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson

• Atlanta, GA

• Field Representative

  • Nov 2014 - Nov 2017

  *Fostered relationships with elected officials as well as community and business leaders in 15 county area in Northeast Georgia and Metro Atlanta *Communicated Senator Isakson's official position to communities through presentations and informal conversations *Connected constituents to resources within the federal government through grants opportunities and constituent services *Coordinated Senator's visits to communities in my region *Fostered relationships with elected officials as well as community and business leaders in 15 county area in Northeast Georgia and Metro Atlanta *Communicated Senator Isakson's official position to communities through presentations and informal conversations *Connected constituents to resources within the federal government through grants opportunities and constituent services *Coordinated Senator's visits to communities in my region



State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia

• Business & Operations Manager

  • Jul 2013 - Nov 2014

  *Manage day to day office operations, i.e. manage the budget, verify actions with DOE policies *Oversee research assistants and track their progress on research projects *Reviewed charter school petitions to evaluate their ability to provide a better educational opportunity than currently offered in their community *Manage the Commission's board including preparing for meetings, school visits, and other related events *Manage day to day office operations, i.e. manage the budget, verify actions with DOE policies *Oversee research assistants and track their progress on research projects *Reviewed charter school petitions to evaluate their ability to provide a better educational opportunity than currently offered in their community *Manage the Commission's board including preparing for meetings, school visits, and other related events



Office of Governor Nathan Deal

• Greater Atlanta Area

• Policy Intern

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  • Assisted policy advisors with economic development, natural resources and transportation legislation • Tracked legislation and attended committee meetings • Wrote policy memos and briefings that were presented to the Governor • Assisted policy advisors with economic development, natural resources and transportation legislation • Tracked legislation and attended committee meetings • Wrote policy memos and briefings that were presented to the Governor



U.S. Senator Johnny Iskason

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Press and Scheduling Intern

  • Jul 2012 - Aug 2012

  *Assisted with communications and social media posts on Senator Isakson's official accounts *Assisted with constituent visits to Washington, D.C. *Assisted with communications and social media posts on Senator Isakson's official accounts *Assisted with constituent visits to Washington, D.C.



Connect Georgia 2012

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Campaign Assistant

  • May 2012 - Jul 2012

  *Wrote blog posts to educate individuals on the need for additional transportation funding *Worked with local community leaders to discuss proposed projects in the region *Researched statistics and data regarding transportation needs in Georgia and how projects were funded in neighboring states *Wrote blog posts to educate individuals on the need for additional transportation funding *Worked with local community leaders to discuss proposed projects in the region *Researched statistics and data regarding transportation needs in Georgia and how projects were funded in neighboring states



Comm 360

• Marietta, GA

• Fundraising Intern

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012



Comm 360

• Fundraising Intern

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011



Kemp for Secretary of State

• Athens, GA

• Campaign Intern

  • Aug 2010 - Nov 2010



Georgians for Isakson

• Campaign Intern

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010