Experience

American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager Health Policy and State Legislative Affairs

  • May 2023 - Present

  Rosemont, Illinois, United States



The Standard

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Employee Benefits Specialist

  • Jul 2021 - Aug 2022

  Chicago, Illinois, United States * Developed and managed a large territory, serving as the key liaison between brokers, customers and The Standard to drive sales goals and increase persistency. * Effectively partner with internal teams such as Underwriting to negotiate rates and focus sales efforts on winning the right business.



Alabama Department of Public Health

• Governmental Relations Manager

  • Dec 2017 - Feb 2019

  Montgomery, Alabama Area • Assigned with creation and implementation of state government affairs program with a mission to improve health policy, covering 67 county offices with 3,000 employees and $800 million in annual appropriations from the Federal, State, and Local governments. • Responsible for ongoing monitoring of legislative developments, lobbying and influencing policy, regulatory guidance, mitigation strategies, and build relationships with decision makers. • Provided testimony before Legislative… Show more • Assigned with creation and implementation of state government affairs program with a mission to improve health policy, covering 67 county offices with 3,000 employees and $800 million in annual appropriations from the Federal, State, and Local governments. • Responsible for ongoing monitoring of legislative developments, lobbying and influencing policy, regulatory guidance, mitigation strategies, and build relationships with decision makers. • Provided testimony before Legislative Committees, advise the State Health Officer and the State Board on the impact of proposed legislation, and inform ADPH employees during state-wide monthly broadcast. • Key Wins:  10% increase in State appropriations.  Passage of $250,000 grant for a health region.  Increased funding to $1 million per year for the opioid monitoring program.  Passage of the Alabama Fluoridation Monitoring Act. Show less



Independent Political Consultant

• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Campaign Director

  • Jan 2000 - Dec 2014

  Florida, Alabama, and Tennessee • Developed campaign strategies and provided counsel for political candidates, campaigns and organizations. Manage fundraising efforts and financial reporting. Create messaging and policy positions. Provide district analytics and voter turnout models for success. • Conducted opposition research, crafted speeches, oversaw coalition development, staff, and volunteers. • Key Wins:  Developed mail campaign that led to the largest margin of victory for a non-incumbent candidate in 140… Show more • Developed campaign strategies and provided counsel for political candidates, campaigns and organizations. Manage fundraising efforts and financial reporting. Create messaging and policy positions. Provide district analytics and voter turnout models for success. • Conducted opposition research, crafted speeches, oversaw coalition development, staff, and volunteers. • Key Wins:  Developed mail campaign that led to the largest margin of victory for a non-incumbent candidate in 140 years for a Tennessee State House campaign.  Created media campaign via viral videos that received over 1 million hits.  655% increase from Federal appropriations for South Florida Port Security.  20% increase in voter turnout and margins for a Congressional campaign. Show less



The Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce

• Manager, Government Affairs & Community Advocacy

  • Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Boca Raton, FL • Responsible for representing the Chamber President, Membership, and local business community with Federal, State and Local elected officials to advance public policy and positively affect the business environment. • Managed the Chamber’s PAC and philanthropic education foundation. Also, held quarterly Government Affairs Committee meetings. • Key Wins:  Secured 100% election of Chamber endorsed candidates.  Raised awareness of the Chamber’s PAC and increased off cycle… Show more • Responsible for representing the Chamber President, Membership, and local business community with Federal, State and Local elected officials to advance public policy and positively affect the business environment. • Managed the Chamber’s PAC and philanthropic education foundation. Also, held quarterly Government Affairs Committee meetings. • Key Wins:  Secured 100% election of Chamber endorsed candidates.  Raised awareness of the Chamber’s PAC and increased off cycle donations by 25%.  Coordinated for an advocacy campaign to successfully defeat an anti-business constitutional amendment.  Collaborated with external partners to successfully secure relocation of the Max Planck Institute and develop a regional bio-tech hub. Show less



Tennessee State Senate Judiciary Committee

• Assistant Research Analyst

  • Jan 2002 - Jul 2002

  Nashville, Tennessee, United States • Responsible for researching existing state code and case law to provide analysis (including fiscal analysis), of proposed legislation on existing laws and newly proposed legislation. Prepared committee packets and worked as liaison for the Judiciary Committee for Senate Leadership, House Leadership, the Governor’s Office, and other respective State Agencies and Offices. • Key Wins:  Passage of Tennessee’s first Homeland Security enhancements post 9/11.  Defeated legislation aimed… Show more • Responsible for researching existing state code and case law to provide analysis (including fiscal analysis), of proposed legislation on existing laws and newly proposed legislation. Prepared committee packets and worked as liaison for the Judiciary Committee for Senate Leadership, House Leadership, the Governor’s Office, and other respective State Agencies and Offices. • Key Wins:  Passage of Tennessee’s first Homeland Security enhancements post 9/11.  Defeated legislation aimed at creating a State Income tax. Show less