Experience

Cannabis Public Policy Consulting
• United States
• Government Relations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Senior Cannabis Policy Associate

  • Jul 2023 - Present


Weedmaps

• United States
• Software Development
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Policy Research Associate

  • Nov 2021 - Dec 2022

  Managed strategic research on emerging policy topics affecting cannabis markets. Examples include taxation, product regulation, sustainability, public health, and licensing. Supported formulation of policy priorities and forward-thinking policy goals to best advance company strategy. Authored research-based papers and analyses to educate policymakers and establish the company as a leading “think tank” for cannabis policy. Examples include environmental policy, social equity, and innovative business formats. Penned blog posts and articles to weigh-in on various relevant topics. Examples include labor movements, social stigma, and election updates. Collaborated with internal teams, external consultants, and industry stakeholders to develop and support advocacy and lobbying strategies. Show less



Consumers Energy

• United States
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Strategic Policy Analyst

  • May 2020 - Nov 2021

  Conducted and presented research on energy policy topics and advocated for strategically-focused policy decisions.Encouraged decision-making on key policy issues by leading collaborative teams and supporting engagement with state legislators, other public officials, and industry stakeholders.Engaged in regulatory and legislative workstreams, including testimony preparation and legislative analysis.

• State Governmental & Public Affairs Intern

  • May 2019 - May 2020

  Managed legislative and regulatory developments through policy research, stakeholder engagement support, and internal dialogue.



Michigan State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Researcher & Assistant

  • Aug 2018 - May 2019

  Ensured accurate data entry and organization; verified data consistency across multiple data sets in order to prepare information for analysis; survey data regarding fertilizer use, recreational fishing, and water quality. Formulated specific research goals and methodology by analyzing data; presented independent research findings as a chosen contributor to a University research forum. Ensured accurate data entry and organization; verified data consistency across multiple data sets in order to prepare information for analysis; survey data regarding fertilizer use, recreational fishing, and water quality. Formulated specific research goals and methodology by analyzing data; presented independent research findings as a chosen contributor to a University research forum.