Experience

Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers

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

• Chief Officer, Strategic Initiatives

  • Feb 2021 - Present

• Consultant

  • Apr 2020 - Jan 2021



The Pew Charitable Trusts

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Officer, Strategy and Operations

  • 2017 - Mar 2020

  • Scope the economic, social, and health issues impacting rural America, including program options and policy solutions, a summary of the gaps in existing initiatives, and map of relevant organizations and experts. • Conduct a literature review and plan for interviews with experts in economic mobility, workforce development and training, outmigration and an aging population, and public health.

• Project Director

  • 2016 - 2017

  • Direct all aspects of the $6M Drug Safety Project with 7 staff and consultants, developing tailored strategies to achieve stronger drug safety policies in individual states. • Coached staff and encouraged learning, collaboration, creativity, and initiative. • Led team in assessing the state legislative landscape, presenting results to senior management. Based on this assessment, recommended a shift in project direction that saved institution $5M. • As program imperatives changed… Show more • Direct all aspects of the $6M Drug Safety Project with 7 staff and consultants, developing tailored strategies to achieve stronger drug safety policies in individual states. • Coached staff and encouraged learning, collaboration, creativity, and initiative. • Led team in assessing the state legislative landscape, presenting results to senior management. Based on this assessment, recommended a shift in project direction that saved institution $5M. • As program imperatives changed, developed strategy recommendations that directed funding into more impactful programs, preserving institutional gains and the commitment of key stakeholders. • Managed funding wind-down and reduction in force, transitioning valued staff to other internal positions.

• Senior Officer, Emerging Issues

  • 2015 - 2016

  • Researched and developed wide-ranging portfolio of potential new state policy campaigns. • Led analysis of sexual assault DNA testing backlog to define the problem and identify/assess policy solutions. • In collaboration with other policy departments, explored reform of civil asset forfeiture law and practice. • Developed talent bank of field experts ready to support campaigns, enabling leadership to move forward.

• Director, Home Visiting Campaign

  • 2013 - 2015

  • Managed $4.8M budget and oversaw 8 staff and consultants in campaign supporting state home visiting programs that assist new and expectant families; managed donor relations. • Enacted legislation in 2 states, resulting in policy wins in a total of 12 states • Secured $1.8M in foundation, $57M in state, and $1.2B in federal funding for home visiting programs. • Directed all aspects of campaign: team management, strategic development, budgeting, and fundraising. • Developed a set… Show more • Managed $4.8M budget and oversaw 8 staff and consultants in campaign supporting state home visiting programs that assist new and expectant families; managed donor relations. • Enacted legislation in 2 states, resulting in policy wins in a total of 12 states • Secured $1.8M in foundation, $57M in state, and $1.2B in federal funding for home visiting programs. • Directed all aspects of campaign: team management, strategic development, budgeting, and fundraising. • Developed a set of performance indicators that measure the impact of states’ home visiting investments. • Planned the fifth National Summit on Quality in Home Visiting Programs, hosting 600+ attendees. In developing program, ensured that presenting experts reflected diverse backgrounds. • Transitioned institution out of the field after 7 years, satisfying partners, state agencies, and funders. • Designed and implemented 3 legacy activities to build on campaign successes.



The Pew

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Manager of State Campaigns

  • 2011 - 2013

  • Managed 3-member team and consultants with an annual budget of $2M to design and run targeted state legislative home visiting campaigns, developing goals, strategy, partnerships, coalitions, and communications. • Enacted legislation in 10 states, prioritizing state investment in evidence-based programs, program innovation, and high accountability. • Organized and facilitated multi-state, multi-racial partner meetings to collaborate on effective advocacy and communications… Show more • Managed 3-member team and consultants with an annual budget of $2M to design and run targeted state legislative home visiting campaigns, developing goals, strategy, partnerships, coalitions, and communications. • Enacted legislation in 10 states, prioritizing state investment in evidence-based programs, program innovation, and high accountability. • Organized and facilitated multi-state, multi-racial partner meetings to collaborate on effective advocacy and communications strategies. • Built relationships with governors’ offices, state legislators, lobbyists, providers, organizations, law enforcement agencies, and advocacy groups. Show less • Managed 3-member team and consultants with an annual budget of $2M to design and run targeted state legislative home visiting campaigns, developing goals, strategy, partnerships, coalitions, and communications. • Enacted legislation in 10 states, prioritizing state investment in evidence-based programs, program innovation, and high accountability. • Organized and facilitated multi-state, multi-racial partner meetings to collaborate on effective advocacy and communications… Show more • Managed 3-member team and consultants with an annual budget of $2M to design and run targeted state legislative home visiting campaigns, developing goals, strategy, partnerships, coalitions, and communications. • Enacted legislation in 10 states, prioritizing state investment in evidence-based programs, program innovation, and high accountability. • Organized and facilitated multi-state, multi-racial partner meetings to collaborate on effective advocacy and communications strategies. • Built relationships with governors’ offices, state legislators, lobbyists, providers, organizations, law enforcement agencies, and advocacy groups. Show less



Governor Jennifer M. Granholm

• Federal Policy Advisor

  • 2008 - 2010



State of Michigan House of Representatives

• Lansing, MI

• Senior Policy Analyst, Office of Steve Tobocman

  • 2007 - 2008



Southwest Detriot Business Association

• Detriot, MI

• Public Policy Director

  • 2000 - 2007

  • Led collaborative of 9 community development corporations, influencing federal, state, and local policy for economic revitalization in multicultural southwest Detroit. • Spearheaded an initiative to secure a multi-million-dollar community benefits agreement between local organizations and the Michigan Department of Transportation. • Designed and led a stakeholder planning initiative for transportation infrastructure investments within a community development framework. • Developed a… Show more • Led collaborative of 9 community development corporations, influencing federal, state, and local policy for economic revitalization in multicultural southwest Detroit. • Spearheaded an initiative to secure a multi-million-dollar community benefits agreement between local organizations and the Michigan Department of Transportation. • Designed and led a stakeholder planning initiative for transportation infrastructure investments within a community development framework. • Developed a greenway project that connected the ethnic communities of Detroit and Dearborn. Show less • Led collaborative of 9 community development corporations, influencing federal, state, and local policy for economic revitalization in multicultural southwest Detroit. • Spearheaded an initiative to secure a multi-million-dollar community benefits agreement between local organizations and the Michigan Department of Transportation. • Designed and led a stakeholder planning initiative for transportation infrastructure investments within a community development framework. • Developed a… Show more • Led collaborative of 9 community development corporations, influencing federal, state, and local policy for economic revitalization in multicultural southwest Detroit. • Spearheaded an initiative to secure a multi-million-dollar community benefits agreement between local organizations and the Michigan Department of Transportation. • Designed and led a stakeholder planning initiative for transportation infrastructure investments within a community development framework. • Developed a greenway project that connected the ethnic communities of Detroit and Dearborn. Show less



Detriot City Council President Maryann Mahaffey

• Detriot, MI

• Chief Of Staff

  • 1987 - 2000

  • Coordinated an agenda that focused on economic and community growth, benefiting citizens. • Advised on electoral campaign strategies and communication, resulting in council member’s reelection. • Coordinated an agenda that focused on economic and community growth, benefiting citizens. • Advised on electoral campaign strategies and communication, resulting in council member’s reelection.