Experience

Associated Builders and Contractors of New Jersey

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Apr 2021 - Present

• Second Vice President & Government Affairs Liaison

  • Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

  •Analyzes legislative and regulatory issues and provides written reports on the implications and effects these issues will have on ABC membership. Proposes and drafts legislative and regulatory amendments to address ABC concerns. Provides research on legislative, regulatory and policy issues.• Recommends and implements policy positions to ABC staff, membership and Board of Trustees. •Acts as a registered lobbyist on behalf of ABC before the state legislature, the Governor’s office and state regulatory bodies. Effectively communicates and presents the advocacy positions of ABC on legislation, regulatory matters and other issues to key decision makers in NJ state government. •Manages day to day legislative agendas and calendars of the state legislature for ABC. Executes in partnership with contract lobbyists, legislative and regulatory agendas in Trenton. •Assists in managing the ABC PAC as it relates to supporting candidates in the State Legislature. •Attends internal committee meetings as needed to provide updates and participate in discussions. •Participates in annual meetings, as well as other conferences, forums, panel discussions and events as needed. •Assists President and office staff in the daily operations of ABC. •Represents ABC as its ambassador at state legislative and congressional offices, showcasing exceptional communication and interpersonal skills while building key relationships with diverse individuals.•Manages contract lobbyists while exemplifying professionalism.•Leads planning and implementation of comprehensive and strategic issue campaigns. •Serves as the ABC media spokesperson when needed. •Engages ABC staff and membership on policy matters to advise and recommend policy positions and actions.•Cultivates and maintains a broad range of relationships with New Jersey state and federal elected officials and their staff, industry and trade groups, other thought leaders and policy decision influencers and stakeholders.



Brookdale Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  • Promptly grades assignments and delivers detailed feedback to students.• Promotes students use of critical thinking exercises. • Educates students on current events and maintains an open classroom dialogue. • Facilitates student engagement in political activities on state, local and federal levels. • Promptly grades assignments and delivers detailed feedback to students.• Promotes students use of critical thinking exercises. • Educates students on current events and maintains an open classroom dialogue. • Facilitates student engagement in political activities on state, local and federal levels.



Hoof Prints on the Heart

• Director

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  • Orchestrates efforts to provide well-received Equine Assisted Therapy to Veterans. • Draws continued attention to the program to gain resources, donations, and grants to fund this critical program that serves a vulnerable population through nontraditional therapy and care.• Serves as liaison to industry leaders, media, government and private agencies, and other non-profit organizations. • Orchestrates efforts to provide well-received Equine Assisted Therapy to Veterans. • Draws continued attention to the program to gain resources, donations, and grants to fund this critical program that serves a vulnerable population through nontraditional therapy and care.• Serves as liaison to industry leaders, media, government and private agencies, and other non-profit organizations.



American Cancer Society

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• New Jersey Government Relations Director

  • Sep 2018 - Aug 2020

  • Drive the flawless execution of a comprehensive direct lobbying and government relations leadership program for ACS CAN, incorporating best practices to promote the organizations’ vision and deliver on all objectives.• Chosen as the ambassador for the Society and ACS CAN at state legislatures and congressional offices, showcasing exceptional communication and interpersonal skills while building key relationships with diverse individuals.• Manage contract lobbyists while exemplifying professionalism.• Perform exhaustive assessments of legislation and provide clear, actionable reporting and presentations.• Lead planning and implementation of comprehensive and strategic issue campaigns, resulting in a wide array of legislative and appropriations successes despite significant challenges. • Serve as an ACS CAN media spokesperson and produced a unique set of procedures to standardize PR efforts.• Support all grassroots efforts in the state through regular engagement with community organizations.• Help grassroots staff to conduct trainings for volunteers and ACS staff in the state, including developing a program which enabled swifter training.• Deliver critical guidance for building enterprise capacity by working in concert with state and division grassroots staff, earning a reputation for diligence and dedication within a fast-paced environment.• Head essential ACS CAN fundraising activities. • Serve on ACS division state management teams, providing keen insights into potential improvement efforts.



New Jersey Hospital Association

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Director, Government Relations & Policy

  • Apr 2015 - Aug 2018

  •Aligned with all levels of leadership and staff within the organization and its membership to promote NJHA-guided policies in Trenton; selected to testify in support and opposition to key legislation on the Association’s behalf. Partners with other associations and industry experts to craft and amend legislation.• Established productive, professional connections with New Jersey State Legislators and Federal Delegation, as well as their staff, and regularly attends fundraisers and political events, meetings, conferences, etc. • Wrote clear, concise updates for membership and presents to various membership committees. • Created and implemented a custom-tailored PAC Legislative Scorecard which has exceeded all expectations. • Planned and orchestrated vital advocacy events regularly to engage membership with the Legislature. • Drove passage of S-2205, an essential NJHA company goal, during the 2016-2017 Legislative Session; legislation requires professional boards to provide for online processing of application for licensure/renewal.• Achieved significant amendments to critical pieces of legislation at the direction of membership. • Built integral coalitions on certain topics with other industry representatives, associations, and advocacy organizations.



New Jersey General Assembly

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy Analyist

  • Aug 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Excelled within subject areas of Military and Veterans’ Affairs, Regulatory Oversight, Consumer Affairs and Human Services; coordinated directly with Legislators of the Assembly and Senate to create, comprehend and vote on legislation. • Staffed high-profile committee meetings, special hearings, press conferences, private meetings and voting sessions. • Developed beneficial connections with Legislators and their staff. • Excelled within subject areas of Military and Veterans’ Affairs, Regulatory Oversight, Consumer Affairs and Human Services; coordinated directly with Legislators of the Assembly and Senate to create, comprehend and vote on legislation. • Staffed high-profile committee meetings, special hearings, press conferences, private meetings and voting sessions. • Developed beneficial connections with Legislators and their staff.



PPAG

• United States
• Government Relations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  • Chosen to support largest state lobbying firm in New Jersey, shadowing lobbyists and working on individual research projects which met and exceeded all performance expectations. • Attended committees, voting sessions, and budget hearings in the New Jersey State Legislature, and used software solutions for taking complete notes and producing comprehensive memos for staff and clientele. • Drove the best possible results on several intricate projects for clientele side-by-side with seasoned lobbyists.