Principal

• Jan 2018 - Present

One of three founders/Principals of a woman-owned consulting firm providing clients with counsel and expertise in government relations, strategic communications, risk and issue management, organizational capacity building and operational oversight, as well as on-site leadership transition and contact interim CEO and fractional executive services. One of three founders/Principals of a woman-owned consulting firm providing clients with counsel and expertise in government relations, strategic communications, risk and issue management, organizational capacity building and operational oversight, as well as on-site leadership transition and contact interim CEO and fractional executive services.

Independent Consultant

• Sep 2016 - Jan 2018

Chief Engagement Officer

• Apr 2014 - Aug 2016

Responsible for building upon the firm's success and expanding business through managing the brand, growing capacity, overseeing client projects, strengthening relationships with partners and expanding the firm's reach in the community. Responsible for building upon the firm's success and expanding business through managing the brand, growing capacity, overseeing client projects, strengthening relationships with partners and expanding the firm's reach in the community.

President & CEO

• Feb 2009 - Nov 2013

Served as first President & CEO of start up nonprofit. Responsible for creating vision and building organization from the ground up. Led fulfillment of organizational mission and development and execution of strategies including community investments, marketing/communications and policy/advocacy. Created statewide, multi-sector obesity prevention movement and established organization as the collaborative leader. Responsible for staff of 17 FTEs, multiple consultants and annual budget in excess of $12 million. Also responsible for building out Board of Directors and instituting best practices in governance.

Vice President of External Affairs

• Jul 1997 - Dec 2008

Assumed progressive roles and greater responsibilities over time. Created and expanded programs; integrated departments into new division. Interacted regularly with Board of Directors and staffed board-level committee. Served as liaison to elected officials, community and business leaders. Oversaw lobbying, public policy development, grassroots advocacy, media relations, internal and executive communications, stakeholder relations, community outreach, event planning, consumer marketing, advertising and branding. Responsible for staff of over 20 FTEs, multiple consultants and annual budget in excess of $6 million. Served on the Executive Leadership Team.

Partner

• May 1993 - Jul 1997

Lobbied on behalf of a variety of clients at local and state levels.Ensured passage of defeat of bills and regulations regarding multiple issues, including heath care, higher education, business and environmental issues. Initiated legislation, secured sponsors, conducted research and drafted statutory/regulatory languages. Advised on communications and media relations strategy, stakeholder engagement and community outreach initiatives. Represented a variety of business and nonprofit clients before the Colorado State Legislature.