Experience

Elizabeth Dole Foundation

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Special Projects

  • Feb 2023 - Present



Humana

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Innovation Design Advisor, Business Development

  • Nov 2020 - Feb 2023

  - Currently manage a multi-year business development portfolio to shape contract opportunities in military/veteran healthcare. - Oversee strategy and day-to-day operations with Humana Military’s national telehealth partners. Milestones include: - Customized, rapid telehealth support for the Military Health System, driving access to care and quality outcomes - Focused outreach campaigns to military community members on telehealth care options during COVID-19 pandemic- Led innovation pilot design for three innovation demonstrations, to be implemented for TRICARE. Managed cross-functional internal working groups and matured multiple external partnerships to drive to industry-leading, cost-effective proposed solutions.- Managed strategic planning for Humana Military’s future-state value-based care initiatives.- Current member of Humana's PRIDE ERG, and previously served on Humana Military’s first Inclusion and Diversity Council and first Women in Leadership Mentoring Circle.

• Government Affairs Lead (Humana Military)

  • Aug 2019 - Nov 2020

  - Served as the lead representative of Humana Military’s interests in Washington, DC. Created the company’s first Government Affairs playbook to organize Washington, DC influence strategy across federal stakeholders.- Drove the development of the Humana Military Advisory Board. Coordinated all Board engagements and strategic planning.- Oversaw portfolio of philanthropic funds to support military community advocacy partnerships. - Appointed to Humana Military’s Extended Executive Council.



Elizabeth Dole Foundation

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Strategic Initiatives

  • Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

  Managed 9 major partnership programs and oversaw external relationships for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation including: - Ideation and implementation of the Campaign for Inclusive Care, a national initiative to integrate family caregivers into veteran healthcare teams across the largest integrated healthcare system in the nation. Coordinated with government partners at VA Central Office and VA Medical Centers to drive program development and system-wide adoption. - The development and national launch of the Military and Veteran Caregiver Journey Map with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in partnership with a leading health technology company; - The rollout of low-cost internet services and digital literacy training for veterans and caregivers in partnership with two major broadband providers in 12 cities nationwide; - Hidden Heroes Cities program rebrand, restructure, and expansion in partnership with a national telecommunications company to include mapping of caregiver needs for evidence-based intervention.

• Manager of Strategic Partnerships & Development

  • Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  - Doubled the number of funding partners and Foundation partnership programs, securing more than $5m in sponsorships, working directly with Senator Elizabeth Dole and the Foundation’s Executive Director.- Successfully developed a model for the Campaign for Inclusive Care by building a team of researchers, VA clinicians, an Advisory Board and strategic plan. Presented model to VA Federal Advisory Committee on Families’, Caregivers’ and Survivors and achieved committee support.

• External Affairs Coordinator

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  - Coordinated external communications including web, social media, press, and events for Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Hidden Heroes Campaign and Senator Elizabeth Dole. - Managed Hidden Heroes City launch events in four major cities with VA and corporate partners; drawing participation from elected officials and hundreds of military and veteran caregivers.- Secured more than $2m in sponsorships and doubled end-of-year giving (year-over-year) by coordinating a donation match and a Times Square billboard ad campaign.

• Operations Administrator

  • Jul 2016 - Jan 2017

  Managed all billing for the Foundation and provided Senator Elizabeth Dole and the Foundation’s Executive Director with speechwriting and copywriting support.



Vertana Group LLC

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Assistant

  • Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Led branding and promotional activities for 6 eCommerce brands including email marketing, paid search, social media, web and mobile design management. Led branding and promotional activities for 6 eCommerce brands including email marketing, paid search, social media, web and mobile design management.



Windham Capital Management

• United States
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Rotational Analyst

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Rotational analyst at a small, risk-based ETF asset management firm. Worked with investment operations, marketing, and business development teams on focused projects. Rotational analyst at a small, risk-based ETF asset management firm. Worked with investment operations, marketing, and business development teams on focused projects.



St. Lawrence University

• St. Lawrence University

• Comparative Politics Research Assistant

  • Jun 2013 - Mar 2014

  Assisted Dr. Alan Draper, a professor of government at St. Lawrence University and distinguished scholar, in the gathering and analysis of data for the newest edition of his Comparative Politics textbook, The Good Society. Assisted Dr. Alan Draper, a professor of government at St. Lawrence University and distinguished scholar, in the gathering and analysis of data for the newest edition of his Comparative Politics textbook, The Good Society.



Turtlewings ltd

• United Kingdom
• Design Services

• Intern

  • Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  As an intern for a small, non-profit organization focusing on hands-on learning programs for children of all socioeconomic backgrounds, Worked closely with Turtlewings Executive Director on number of projects including: - Writing funding grant applications administered by the European Union Directorate General for Education and Culture and the King Baudouin Foundation (Belgium) - Planning a new, hands-on learning program for homeless children in Brussels - Working with Google Belgium executives to design an education program incorporating Google products for children in Mons, Belgium (the location of one of Google's largest data centers in the world)



EU Study Tour and Internship Program

• Brussels, The Hague, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, Eltville, Frankfurt

• Grant Recipient/Participant

  • May 2013 - Jun 2013

  Received a grant from St. Lawrence University to participate in a selective program for undergraduate and graduate students from universities across Canada to travel to EU institutions, related NGOs, thinktanks, Canadian embassies, and lobbying firms in six cities across northwestern Europe. The tour included 81 sessions with European Commission, Parliament, Council (3), Central Bank, Investment Bank, Committee of the Regions and External Actions Service employees and representatives. In addition, there were in-depth sessions with diplomats from Canada, Russia, Turkey, and the EU along with lobbyists and members of European NGOs. Topics ranged from the Eurozone debt crisis to trade negotiations to human rights to environmental regulations.