Experience

American Lung Association

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Assistant Vice President, State Public Policy, Eastern Division

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Augusta, ME

• Senior Divison Director, State Public Policy, East

  • May 2018 - Sep 2021



American Lung Association of the Northeast

• Director of Public Policy, Maine & New Hampshire

  • Jul 2015 - May 2018

  Augusta, ME Responsible for public policy development, lobbying and advocacy efforts of the American Lung Association of the Northeast in Maine & New Hampshire.

• Senior Policy Analyst, Tobacco Control

  • May 2013 - Jun 2015

  Augusta, ME Responsible for research, analysis, and dissemination of information regarding tobacco control, prevention and treatment, to inform state and local policy efforts in Maine.



Maine Strategic Connections

• President

  • Oct 2011 - Oct 2014

  Manchester, ME Sole proprietor of business focused on government affairs, campaign planning, and resource identification in Maine and New Hampshire. Services include developing and implementing strategies to influence legislative outcome, tracking legislation and organizing effective third-party advocates. Assist clients in identifying appropriate grant opportunities from government sources and private foundations that are suitable matches for their organization. Coordinated campaign field organizational… Show more Sole proprietor of business focused on government affairs, campaign planning, and resource identification in Maine and New Hampshire. Services include developing and implementing strategies to influence legislative outcome, tracking legislation and organizing effective third-party advocates. Assist clients in identifying appropriate grant opportunities from government sources and private foundations that are suitable matches for their organization. Coordinated campaign field organizational effort for a statewide election. Show less



State of Maine

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Recovery Initiatives

  • Mar 2009 - Jun 2011

  Coordinate and expedite the effective use of more than $2 billion in federal stimulus funds received by state government agencies as a result of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009. Oversee the agency expenditure, implementation and required reporting of all Recovery Act programs and funds. Provide progress updates to the Vice President’s Office, the Governor, Congressional Delegation, State Legislature and public. Assist state agencies and other qualified parties in seeking… Show more Coordinate and expedite the effective use of more than $2 billion in federal stimulus funds received by state government agencies as a result of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009. Oversee the agency expenditure, implementation and required reporting of all Recovery Act programs and funds. Provide progress updates to the Vice President’s Office, the Governor, Congressional Delegation, State Legislature and public. Assist state agencies and other qualified parties in seeking Recovery Act funding for eligible programs and projects.

• Senior Policy Advisor

  • Jan 2003 - Mar 2009

  Provided policy advice to the Governor within the areas of the Economic Development, Transportation, National Guard, Veterans Services, and Emergency Management. Worked regularly with Commissioners and senior staff to implement policy decisions. Directed the Governor’s response to the closure of the Brunswick Naval Air Station (BNAS). Managed 3 professional staff members in support of the redevelopment of BNAS and the administration of a $15 million federal grant aimed at strengthening… Show more Provided policy advice to the Governor within the areas of the Economic Development, Transportation, National Guard, Veterans Services, and Emergency Management. Worked regularly with Commissioners and senior staff to implement policy decisions. Directed the Governor’s response to the closure of the Brunswick Naval Air Station (BNAS). Managed 3 professional staff members in support of the redevelopment of BNAS and the administration of a $15 million federal grant aimed at strengthening Maine’s boat-building and composite industries. Coordinated federal affairs policy responses for the Governor and served as the Administration’s point of contact for federal relations and Congressional matters. Served as the Governor’s liaison to the National Governor’s Association, the Coalition of Northeast Governors, and the New England Governor's Conference.



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative Assistant

  • Oct 2001 - Jan 2003

  Researched and analyzed major legislation in the policy areas of Defense, Education, Arts & Humanities, Housing, Communications, and Social Security. Prepared the Congressman for meetings and votes by writing memorandum, speeches and talking points in assigned policy areas. Managed specific appropriations requests and secured funding for projects in the Second Congressional District of Maine. Reviewed and responded to constituent correspondence regarding legislation and policy.



City of New York

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative Assistant

  • Jan 2001 - Oct 2001

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Tracked, researched and analyzed federal legislative issues with a focus on education, health care, crime and energy. Attended and reported on hearings, markups and other congressional activities. Prepared briefing materials on proposed legislation and public policy matters for senior-level City officials.