Experience

White House Historical Association
• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Senior Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations

  • Aug 2022 - Present


The Ripon Society

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Programs

  • Jan 2018 - Aug 2022

  • Design and implement programming for elite corporate and congressional clients of a membership-based organization that include cross-channel advocacy campaigns and communicating complex political issues to diverse audiences.- Tailored programs and events as part of a member retention strategy, and to attract new corporate members.- Credited with pitching and securing new accounts that contribute more than $300k annually to the organization’s revenue stream.• Represent the organization at political events, seminars, conferences, and other meetings to identify, establish and maintain relationships with external organizations related to my employer’s goals.• Assist the President & CEO with preparation for quarterly board meetings and manage communication between the organization and the members of its governing board of directors.• Identify major stakeholders across various industries and organize them into coalitions to advocate on behalf of their shared interests to elected officials.- Established annual tours of the tech industry in Silicon Valley, Austin and Seattle, bringing together industry leaders such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, Uber, Apple, Amazon, Oracle, IBM, Verizon, Visa, and others to inform and promote the industry’s common interests.- Founded annual tours of the film and television industry in Los Angeles, bringing together industry leaders such as Comcast NBCUniversal, Disney, Paramount, MPA, Sony, and others to inform and promote the industry’s common interests. - Founded annual tours of the energy industry in Houston, bringing together industry leaders such as Shell, BP, Constellation, Chevron, SABIC, Dow and others to inform and promote the industry’s common interests.• Plan and implement an annual international policy conference; bringing together leaders from foreign governments, U.S. Embassy personnel, Fortune 100 companies and trade associations, and Members of Congress to promote democracy and compare-and-contrast policy ideas. Show less

• Deputy Policy Director

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2017

  • Track legislation and federal agency rules and evaluate their impact on various clients and their industries.• Manage highly complex logistics for local, national, and international events including coordination of invoicing and expenses, venue selection, accommodations, travel arrangements and schedules.• Act as the organization’s liaison to Congress; deliver speaking invitations, set parameters for policy discussions, coordinate with congressional staff, and provide instruction to event participants.• Work with the President and CEO to identify potential members, as well as develop current member engagement and retention strategies. Show less



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative Assistant

  • Nov 2012 - Jan 2013

  • Researched legislation to offer advice and vote recommendations on various policies and legislative proposals.• Met regularly with stakeholders to determine the impact of policies.

• Legislative Correspondent

  • Feb 2012 - Nov 2012

  • Drafted press releases, internal memos, technical public policy analysis, constituent service responses, and Congressional Record statements.• Managed employer’s official social media accounts and digital engagement.