Experience

Bolton-St. Johns

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

• Managing Director

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Albany, New York Area



Senate Democratic Conference

• Deputy Director Minority Finance

  • Apr 2018 - Present

   Provide fiscal and issue area analysis for members and senior staff involving the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, and Aging committees.  Analyze, research, and draft legislation and background materials for Senators and senior staff.  Provide analytic, research, and strategic support for Senate members for floor and committee debates.



NYS Senate

• Deputy Secretary Majority Finance

  • Jan 2019 - Oct 2019



New York State Independent Democratic Conference

• Finance Director

  • Nov 2016 - Apr 2018

  Albany, New York Area Act as the lead fiscal negotiator for the Independent Democratic Conference in the New York State Budget by representing the conference in negotiations with principal staff for the offices of the Governor, Assembly and Senate Majority. Manage and coordinate strategy, and provide oversight for staff during budget negotiations across all policy and fiscal areas. Develop recommendations on the budget, legislation, and policy issues to advise conference leadership. Work with… Show more Act as the lead fiscal negotiator for the Independent Democratic Conference in the New York State Budget by representing the conference in negotiations with principal staff for the offices of the Governor, Assembly and Senate Majority. Manage and coordinate strategy, and provide oversight for staff during budget negotiations across all policy and fiscal areas. Develop recommendations on the budget, legislation, and policy issues to advise conference leadership. Work with legislative offices and stakeholders to develop and advance legislative and budgetary priorities. Brief leadership and members of the conference on the state budget and provide regular updates regarding budget priorities. 2017 City and State 40 under 40 Albany Rising Stars Show less



New York State Senate

• United States
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Deputy Finance Director

  • Mar 2014 - Nov 2016

  Albany, NY Lead budget negotiator for the Department of Health, Office of Mental Health, Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, and on Revenue issues as well as other key policy initiatives on behalf of the conference. Analyzed, researched, and drafted background materials, legislative proposals, policy reports and developed fiscal models in support of those efforts. Assisted member’s office with questions regarding grants… Show more Lead budget negotiator for the Department of Health, Office of Mental Health, Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, and on Revenue issues as well as other key policy initiatives on behalf of the conference. Analyzed, researched, and drafted background materials, legislative proposals, policy reports and developed fiscal models in support of those efforts. Assisted member’s office with questions regarding grants and other legislative funding requests. Show less



New York State Senate

• United States
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Counsel

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

  Albany, New York Area Served as Committee Director for the New York State Senate Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Committee. Drafted, analyzed, researched, and made recommendations on legislation before the committee. Prepared committee agendas and provide assistance to the Senator at committee meetings. Negotiated the New York State budget for the Office of Mental Health and the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities with the Governor’s office and the New York… Show more Served as Committee Director for the New York State Senate Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Committee. Drafted, analyzed, researched, and made recommendations on legislation before the committee. Prepared committee agendas and provide assistance to the Senator at committee meetings. Negotiated the New York State budget for the Office of Mental Health and the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities with the Governor’s office and the New York State Assembly. Prepared policy reports, background materials, and talking points for press conferences, session, meetings, and budget committee conferences.

• Policy and Legislative Director

  • Mar 2011 - Jan 2013

  Albany, New York Area Drafted, analyzed, and made recommendations for potential legislation. Vetted and made recommendations to the Senator on positions regarding policy issues, local issues, and current legislation. Prepared reports regarding policy issues and proposed legislative packages. Prepared background material and talking points for press conferences, session, meetings, and budget committee conferences. Drafted letters and assisted with responses to constituent concerns.

• Associate Counsel for Majority Counsel Program

  • Aug 2009 - Mar 2011

  Albany, New York Area Served as Counsel for the Senate Aging, Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, and Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Committees for Senate Counsel and Program office. Drafted, analyzed, and negotiated significant legislation and the state budget on behalf of four state agencies with the Governor’s Office and the New York State Assembly. Assisted Senators in debating legislation. Regularly advised and prepared briefing documents for the Senate Majority Conference on legislative and… Show more Served as Counsel for the Senate Aging, Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, and Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Committees for Senate Counsel and Program office. Drafted, analyzed, and negotiated significant legislation and the state budget on behalf of four state agencies with the Governor’s Office and the New York State Assembly. Assisted Senators in debating legislation. Regularly advised and prepared briefing documents for the Senate Majority Conference on legislative and budgetary issues. Organized public hearings and round tables on important policy issues and proposed legislation. Routinely met with advocacy groups.

• Wiebie Fellow

  • Sep 2008 - Jul 2009

  Albany, New York Area