Experience

Palm Beach County Medical Society
• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Chief Executive Officer

  • Dec 2020 - Present


Marine Industries Association of South Florida

• United States
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations Specialist

  • Jun 2016 - Dec 2020

  The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) is the largest trade organization in the Southeast United States dedicated to promoting, protecting, and growing the 111,000 jobs in Broward County and 142,000 jobs regionally in marine businesses promoting boating lifestyles from family cruising and fishing to yachts and the goods and services that sustain them, driving the economic output to $8.9 billion in Broward County and $12 billion regionally. Created in 1961, the not-for-profit trade group is focused on the sound growth of the marine industry in the South Florida Region to benefit its members, their customers, communities and the environment. The Association has over 500 members in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties and is the owner of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Show less



BROWARD DAYS

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Executive Director

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Broward Days is an independent, nonprofit and nonpartisan group of people advocating for the diverse needs and concerns of the citizens of Broward County, Florida. Providing a venue in which to engage members of the Florida Legislature, Broward Days conducts local workshops, hosts events and discussions with state and local leaders, and coordinates an annual multi-day forum in the state capitol. Broward Days is an independent, nonprofit and nonpartisan group of people advocating for the diverse needs and concerns of the citizens of Broward County, Florida. Providing a venue in which to engage members of the Florida Legislature, Broward Days conducts local workshops, hosts events and discussions with state and local leaders, and coordinates an annual multi-day forum in the state capitol.



UnitedHealth Group

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP of Community Relations

  • Jan 2012 - Jul 2014

  We’re one of the largest providers of Medicaid coverage on behalf of states across the nation. We offer a wide range of plans designed for: Pregnant mothers and their babies. Children up to age 19. Adults and families in times of financial hardship. People living with disabilities or other serious health conditions. People who need help to live independently. Seniors who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. We’re one of the largest providers of Medicaid coverage on behalf of states across the nation. We offer a wide range of plans designed for: Pregnant mothers and their babies. Children up to age 19. Adults and families in times of financial hardship. People living with disabilities or other serious health conditions. People who need help to live independently. Seniors who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid.



Arthritis Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 400 - 500 Employee

• VP of Advocacy and Public Policy

  • Oct 2005 - Dec 2011

  What We Do: Conquer Arthritis The Arthritis Foundation is the Champion of Yes. Leading the fight for the arthritis community, the Arthritis Foundation helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science and community connections. Our goal is to chart a winning course, guiding families in developing personalized plans for living a full life – and making each day another stride towards a cure. We also publish Arthritis Today, the award-winning magazine that reaches 4.2 million readers. The Arthritis Foundation leads the way in... ACCESS AND ADVOCACY | On Capitol Hill and Beyond People with arthritis face unique barriers to care: high costs of treatment, difficulty accessing medications, scarcity of specialists and more. It’s hard for any individual to fight the battle alone. But through our effective and committed advocacy network, the Arthritis Foundation is working to address key issues on both the state and federal levels with lawmakers, insurers and regulators, helping ease people’s burdens so they can reach their goals. Show less


Florida House of Representatives
• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 400 - 500 Employee
• State Representative

  • Nov 2006 - Nov 2010

The Florida Senate
• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 200 - 300 Employee
• District Chief, Florida House and Senate

  • Jan 1996 - Oct 2005