Experience

Old Republic International

• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Projects Coordinator to the Office of the CEO

  • Jun 2023 - Present



Biotechnology Innovation Organization

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Manager, Federal Government Relations

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2021

  As Manager at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, I served as a bi-partisan and bi-cameral lobbyist working with over 7 Congressional Committees on issues related to the biotechnology industry.Specifically, I advocated for various tax reforms related to the Vaccine Injury Compensation Fund, Orphan Drug Act, and reforming Net Operating Loss regulations for small and emerging companies.Additionally, I focused on financial services issues related to Emerging Growth Companies, proxy advisory… Show more As Manager at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, I served as a bi-partisan and bi-cameral lobbyist working with over 7 Congressional Committees on issues related to the biotechnology industry.Specifically, I advocated for various tax reforms related to the Vaccine Injury Compensation Fund, Orphan Drug Act, and reforming Net Operating Loss regulations for small and emerging companies.Additionally, I focused on financial services issues related to Emerging Growth Companies, proxy advisory reform and capital markets reform. Key Impacts: - Managed a federal policy portfolio covering the federal tax code, financial market regulatory policies, and health care coverage and payment polices - Oversaw the Coalition of Small Business Innovators Coalition with the goal of championing legislation related to small business capital formation - Developed communications related to strategic and political legislative objectives for biotechnology issues such as one-pagers, talking points, and policy papers - Organized and staffed Executive-level meetings with BIO Board Members and Members of Congress in both formal and informal settings - Represented BIO in public, private and professional forums addressing issues regarding the biotechnology industry including Fly-Ins, conventions, fundraisers, and PAC events

• Coordinator, Federal Government Relations

  • Mar 2018 - Jul 2018

• Assistant To The Senior Vice President, Federal Government Relations

  • Sep 2016 - Mar 2018

  • Provided support to Senior Vice President and 9 lobbyists in administrative tasks ranging from scheduling meetings, travel, expense reports, and managing all department consultants while ensuring executed contracts and invoicing • Maintained Executive Government Relations Committee and Government Relations Committee by acting as a liaison between member companies and department staff • Coordinated, edited, and disseminated various government relations updates to member companies •… Show more • Provided support to Senior Vice President and 9 lobbyists in administrative tasks ranging from scheduling meetings, travel, expense reports, and managing all department consultants while ensuring executed contracts and invoicing • Maintained Executive Government Relations Committee and Government Relations Committee by acting as a liaison between member companies and department staff • Coordinated, edited, and disseminated various government relations updates to member companies • Led PAC management by overseeing monthly FEC reports, solicitations, incentives, and disbursements • Tracked full department budget totaling over $4 million organization-wide



Sunglass Hut

• Italy
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Consultant

  • Jun 2015 - May 2016



University of North Carolina at Charlotte

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2015 - May 2016

  • Maintained lecture and classroom environment to solidify functional learning w/ approx. 300 students • Maintained lecture and classroom environment to solidify functional learning w/ approx. 300 students



United States House of Representatives

• Concord, North Carolina

• Congressional Intern - District Staff

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  • Served as liaison between constituents and staff regarding Veterans Affairs, Social Security Administration and Immigration Services • Served as liaison between constituents and staff regarding Veterans Affairs, Social Security Administration and Immigration Services