Experience

UJA-Federation of New York

• United States
• Fundraising
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Advisor

  • Dec 2014 - Present

  Build and sustain UJA-Federation’s relationships with New York congressional delegation and state and local legislators, representing the philanthropy on behalf of a wide array of issues including nonprofit concerns, immigration policy, human rights and poverty issues, nutrition and other safety net services. Advise senior leadership on legislative strategy and devise appropriate responses to political developments. Secure congressional support for UJA federal agenda - successfully enlisting majority of metropolitan New York representatives to co-sponsor/support UJA legislative priorities.Spearhead newly expanded government relations efforts in Westchester County and Long Island. Develop and execute Washington, DC advocacy days with 100+ participating donors who meet White House and Capitol Hill leadership.Lead policy discussions and interpret policy and political developments for donors and others in a variety of forums, cultivating and strengthening donor relationships to support philanthropic objectives. Show less

• Federal Policy Consultant

  • Sep 2000 - Dec 2014

  Developed issue campaigns representing concerns of human service agencies, including refugee safety net programs, and social service funding. Created array of site visits of network programs for local Members of Congress and their staff to see the service needs of human service agencies and to foster relationships between legislators and agencies.

• Director of Federal Policy

  • Nov 1993 - Sep 2000

  Developed relationships with New York congressional delegation on behalf of network of more than 100 human service providers. Educated policy makers through direct advocacy, facilitating and participating in meetings with principals and staff.



Association of the Bar of the City of New York

• New York, NY

• Director of Legislative Affairs

  • 1988 - 1993