Experience

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  The National Institutes of Health

  • Office of Legislative Policy & Analysis

    • Feb 2019 - Present

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  National Network to End Domestic Violence

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Director Of Government Affairs

    • Aug 2017 - Jan 2019
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Represent the needs of domestic violence survivors and their advocates before Congress, the White House, and various federal agencies, including DOJ, HHS, and HUD. • Build and maintain strong relationships with the Administration, relevant Congressional committees, Members of Congress and their staff• Lead efforts to increase Congress' and the Administration's commitment to and investment in ending violence against women.• Implement strategies to ensure passage and reauthorization of strong violence against women laws like VAWA, FVPSA, and VOCA, as well as other laws to enhance victim empowerment, safety and economic security, and opposing or amending legislation, policies and practices that may be harmful to survivors.• Evaluate the impact of legislation and regulations on victims of domestic violence.• Develop fact sheets, testimony, reports, letters and other communications to Congress and the Administration to raise awareness of policy issues.• Collaborate with state & territory domestic violence coalitions to build understanding in Congress and the Administration of domestic violence victims' needs.• Advocate for national solutions that allow meaningful regional, state, local and community-specific approaches to ending domestic violence.

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  American Nurses Association

  • Senior Associate Director, Government Affairs

    • Jan 2015 - Aug 2017

    • Manage legislative portfolio including Medicare, Health IT, Telehealth, and MACRA implementation• Build and maintain relationships with members of Congress, Administration, and federal agencies• Implement strategies to advance ANA’s legislative priorities and the nursing profession• Develop legislative fact sheets, letters, brochures, toolkits, position papers, and talking points• Identify opportunities to strengthen the voice of nursing on Capitol Hill• Coordinate political and grassroots engagement for ANA's advocacy efforts• Oversees the development and dissemination of policy priorities to external partners• Provide state associations with strategic counsel to influence policy

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  Planned Parenthood Federation of America

  • Manager, Legislative Affairs

    • May 2011 - 2015

    • Implemented legislative strategy on reproductive health and justice, sexuality education, health care financing and reform, and congressional appropriations• Organized congressional meetings, briefings and crafted legislation to further mission• Drafted legislative analysis, summaries and talking points for Cecile Richards, the President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, members of Congress, Congressional staff, and coalition partners• Created resources for state affiliates to influence local policy• Launched the organization’s annual issue forum, and policy brunch during the Congressional BlackCaucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference to promote Planned Parenthood’s preventative health care services• Developed strategic partnerships with the Administration, Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus

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  US House of Representatives - Office of Wm. Lacy Clay

  • Chief of Staff/Legislative Director

    • Jun 2009 - Jan 2011

    • Provided strategic political advice and developed legislative priorities• Managed office operations and supervised 18 Congressional and District employees• Maintained relationships with the Administration, federal agencies, and local elected officials• Administered Member’s Representational Allowance and ensured office complied with ethics standards• Secured federal funding for the Congressman’s priorities through the Appropriations process• Reviewed and approved all communications for accuracy and political sensitivity

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  U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

  • Professional Staff

    • May 2008 - Jun 2009

    • Advised the Chairman on subcommittee priority areas for investigation• Developed relationships with senior staff at the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau andNational Archives and Records Administration• Wrote briefing materials, opening statements and hearing questions for Committee members• Crafted legislation, amendments, and floor speeches• Partnered with the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the CongressionalAsian Pacific American Caucus to prepare for the 2010 Decennial Census

  • LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT - Office of Wm. Lacy Clay

    • Jan 2003 - May 2008

    • Advised the Congressman on social security, health care, education, and appropriations• Conducted meetings with federal, state, and local representatives• Coordinated with state agencies, lobbyists, and local government officials on policy implementation• Created the Missouri Walk of Fame reception to honor achievements of African Americans who made significant contributions to Missouri