Experience

Colorado Children's Campaign

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• V.P. of Policy & Government Affairs

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  • In addition to Government Affairs responsibilities, effectively supervised a team of 8 policy and advocacy experts with focuses across the policy spectrum. • Delivered numerous legislative and budgetary wins for the organization in the areas of health care, public education, child care, housing, and taxation.• Successfully implemented a new strategic framework and passed several bills and regulatory policies that were new issue areas for the organization.• Oversaw multiple legislator-focused outreach efforts including sharing district-specific information and coordinating lobby days at the Capitol.• Managed multiple operational projects like hiring, onboarding, and trainings. Show less

• Government Affairs Director

  • Aug 2018 - Sep 2022

  • Coordinated the policy, legislative, and budgetary agenda for the organization.• Established strong relationships with legislators, the Governor’s Office, agency staff, lobbyists, and advocacy partners. • Successfully led efforts to pass numerous legislative and budgetary wins, including funding Full-Day Kindergarten, establishing a new Department of Early Childhood and Universal Preschool, expanding Medicaid and CHP+ access, implementing tax credits, and increasing financial assistance for working families. • Revamped and led the Policy and Strategy Teams to evaluate positions on legislation and advance the organization’s initiatives.• Prepared quality talking points, fact sheets, and action alerts for legislative sponsors and stakeholders.• Expanded skills in coalition management, including coordinating numerous meetings, events, and delivering presentations to various stakeholders and community partners. Show less



Colorado Department of Human Services

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative Liaison

  • Nov 2016 - Aug 2018

  • Developed and successfully advanced the Department's legislative and budgetary agendas for multiple legislative sessions.• Established relationships with legislators, Executive Branch officials, lobbyists, and public interest representatives. • Evaluated legislation and recommended positions to the Governor’s Office. • Kept Executive Director, Office Directors, and agency staff apprised of legislative developments and conducted legislative trainings for executives and employees. • Managed the Legislative Liaison position and ensured accountability to yearly performance goals.• Prepared talking points, facts sheets, amendments, and requests for information.• Coordinated meetings, events, and presentations with numerous groups both in and out of state government. Show less

• Legislative Analyst

  • Jan 2016 - Nov 2016

  • Conducted legislative and policy research and lobbied members and stakeholders as directed by the Liaison.• Developed and maintained a legislative tracking system complete with bill statuses, positions, and notes. • Maintained and actively updated a calendar of legislative and community events, stakeholder meetings, and committee hearings. • Represented the Department at meetings with public interest groups, county officials, community partners, and other departments. • Interfaced with Department offices, divisions, and programs on proposed legislation to develop policy impact analyses and arrange for expert testimony. Show less



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Outreach Director

  • Nov 2014 - Jan 2016

  • Designed and implement outreach plans for all Democratic Representatives and more than 140 aides and interns including targeted outreach to constituents, schools, businesses, and other community organizations. • Organized and promoted town halls, forums, public bill signings, and other community events throughout Colorado. • Developed strategies and best practices for websites and social media to maximize effectiveness. • Created multiple tracking systems to foster competitiveness and accountability. • Drafted numerous letters-to-the-editor, constituent responses, newsletters, and outreach correspondence to schools and local businesses. • Managed Speaker Hullinghorst’s appointments to boards and commissions, requiring communication and collaboration with all caucuses and numerous stakeholders across each branch of government. Show less



House Majority Project (HMP)

• Greater Denver Area

• Field Director

  • Jun 2014 - Nov 2014

  • Oversaw the field operations for top-tier Democratic races for the Colorado House of Representatives. • Coordinated with campaign managers and candidates across Colorado to set high outreach standards and effectively execute voter engagement. • Assisted in designing and implementing complex campaign strategies, fundraising, and GOTV efforts. • Supervised on-the-ground activities, including candidate appearances, volunteer canvassing, phone banking, and fundraising. • Recruited, trained, and managed numerous volunteers and campaign staff. Show less



Colorado House of Represenatives

• Greater Denver Area

• Executive Assistant to Speaker Ferrandino

  • Oct 2013 - Nov 2014

  • Coordinated and prioritized daily activities for Speaker Ferrandino, including scheduling, constituent outreach, and bill preparation. • Communicated effectively with a wide variety of diverse and demanding constituents, lobbyists, nonpartisan staff, and elected officials from all political affiliations and levels of government. • Assisted in coordinating events and speaking engagements and helped prepare the Speaker with talking points. • Tracked bills throughout the legislative process to ensure bills were meeting required deadlines. Show less



House Majority Project (HMP)

• Greater Denver Area

• Intern & Fellow

  • May 2013 - Oct 2013

  Contributed to fundraising, mailing, and candidate phone call efforts. Worked directly with candidates and in communities on incumbent protection initiatives. Familiar with the voter file computer programs ensuring accurate and targeted voter outreach efforts. Assisted in successful post-session fundraising event. Worked independently on all aspects, from data entry to candidate and constituent communications. Contributed to fundraising, mailing, and candidate phone call efforts. Worked directly with candidates and in communities on incumbent protection initiatives. Familiar with the voter file computer programs ensuring accurate and targeted voter outreach efforts. Assisted in successful post-session fundraising event. Worked independently on all aspects, from data entry to candidate and constituent communications.



Colorado House of Representatives

• Greater Denver Area

• Legislative Aide

  • Jan 2013 - Oct 2013

  Aided the Speaker of the House and the Majority leadership office in policy and bill research. Assisted with scheduling and constituent outreach. Communicated effectively with constituents throughout the State of Colorado on a number of issues. Effectively organized and maintained websites for the Speaker of the House and the Majority Staff. Aided the Speaker of the House and the Majority leadership office in policy and bill research. Assisted with scheduling and constituent outreach. Communicated effectively with constituents throughout the State of Colorado on a number of issues. Effectively organized and maintained websites for the Speaker of the House and the Majority Staff.



Stapleton Master Community Association

• Greater Denver Area

• Swim Club Manager & Program Coordinator

  • 2009 - Jul 2013

  Expanded swim team program to over 350 participants in a 5-year span. Supervised 2 teams of more than 175 participants each. Coordinated successful fundraisers, dinners, swim meets, and other community events requiring numerous volunteers and donations including the Denver Parks and Recreation City Wide meet. Co-chaired the Denver Parks and Recreation Swim League. Implemented Jr. Lifeguard program for teenagers age 13-16. Created and implemented the Stapleton Swim League. Developed and coached a staff of 12 swim instructors. Proactively communicated with a diverse community. Developed and facilitated training programs for youths and adults. Show less



Yes on 3A+3B

• Greater Denver Area

• Field Coordinator

  • Sep 2012 - Nov 2012

  Valued team member for successful campaign. Organized volunteers and campaign events. Distributed yard signs and campaign literature throughout the Denver area. Provided information at numerous community gatherings. Valued team member for successful campaign. Organized volunteers and campaign events. Distributed yard signs and campaign literature throughout the Denver area. Provided information at numerous community gatherings.



Colorado Conservation Voters

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• Intern

  • Sep 2012 - Nov 2012

  Worked with local officials, social organizations, and businesses to build support for an environmental coalition. Campaigned for state legislative candidates throughout Colorado. Assisted with event and telephone town hall organization. Worked with local officials, social organizations, and businesses to build support for an environmental coalition. Campaigned for state legislative candidates throughout Colorado. Assisted with event and telephone town hall organization.



University of Colorado Boulder

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant-Political Science Department

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Assisted the department and various professors in collecting data for municipalities in New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut for future report. Organized research and data in a spreadsheet for easy understanding. Assisted the department and various professors in collecting data for municipalities in New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut for future report. Organized research and data in a spreadsheet for easy understanding.