Public Affairs Specialist

• Jan 2022 - Present

Intergovernmental Affairs Liaison

• Apr 2017 - Jan 2022

• Serve as Social Security's liaison to national organizations by building coalitions, maintaining relationships, and coordinating outreach activities with key national organizations, government entities and targeted groups; • Provide the agency with quick access to key national leaders when seeking external input;• Facilitate and coordinate speaking opportunities for senior level executives and Social Security representatives;

Senior Advisor

• Apr 2015 - Apr 2017

Office of External Affairs

IT Specialist

• Jan 2012 - Aug 2014

• Maintained information systems for a large government agency• Worked closely with senior management on the design and maintenance of multiple databases and application systems• Assessed the needs of end-users to determine their technology needs • Deployed technological solutions to increase agency efficiency• Managed projects to measure the accuracy of SSA disability decisions • Developed a website for the SSA’s New York Regional Office• Monitored contractors performance on various project tasks• Analyzed how the internet could be used to improve agency’s application and appeals process• Ensured that computer systems and network security was maintained• Made certain that backups of files were properly archived and auditable

Congressional Fellow - Office of Congressman Charles Rangel

• 2008 - 2011

• Member of former President Clinton’s 2009 Trade Mission to Haiti• Direct Liaison to Trade Subcommittee staff and Government Relations• Briefed group of Haitian journalists sponsored by State department on history of Congress• Coordinated special projects and briefings on behalf of Member that cut across various offices and government entities• Monitored a wide range of policy issues and proposed possible legislative solutions• Accompanied and prepared Member for Committee and White House meetings• Interacted regularly with White House, State Department, and Homeland Security officials • Wrote final exit reviews and assisted in management and training for office interns • Drafted briefing papers, press releases, and talking points for the Member• Drafted legislation and formulated strategies for the passage of bills• Responded to media inquiries and draft editorials • Answered constituent requests for assistance • Provided administrative support to the overall management of the Member’s office

Student

• 1994 - 1998

Student

• 1994 - 1998