Experience

Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance

• United States
• Renewables & Environment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Apr 2008 - Present

  As Executive Director for the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA), I am responsible for overseeing the operations of MEEA’s 25 person staff and $6 million budget. MEEA is a membership-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting sustainable economic development and environmental preservation through a collaborative network advancing energy efficiency in the Midwest. I have been with MEEA since 2008. Most recently serving as Deputy Director where I was responsible for MEEA’s public policy, membership, corporate and foundation fundraising, marketing, organizational conferences and events, and PR. I have 20 years’ experience in the government relations, public affairs and non-profit management. Prior to MEEA, I was a Government Relations and Policy Consultant for the YMCA of the USA managing the state and local advocacy programs for states in the Midwest and South. Earlier in my career, I was the Director of Public Affairs for Orbitz LLC leading the issues management team as the organization underwent reviews by the U.S. Departments of Justice and Transportation. I started her career in Chicago working with the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce as a Government Relations Manager managing the organization’s work in environment, transportation and economic development. I have a Masters’ degree in Public Administration (MPA) from the George Washington University and a Bachelor’s degree (BA) in political science from Loyola University Chicago.

• Executive Director

  • Apr 2008 - Present

  As Executive Director, I am responsible for all areas of the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA). This includes, MEEAs Board, Programs, Policy, Development, Membership, Special Events, PR & Marketing. MEEA is a regional energy nonprofit working in 13 states across the US.



Lake View YMCA

• Board Member

  • Dec 2003 - Aug 2010



YMCA of the USA (National Resource Office)

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

• Government Relations and Policy Consultant

  • 2003 - 2007



Orbitz Worldwide

• United States
• Internet Publishing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• DIrector of Public Affairs

  • Aug 2000 - Sep 2003



KemperLesnick Public Affairs

• Account Supervisor

  • Dec 1999 - Aug 2000



Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce

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

• Government Relations Manager

  • May 1996 - Dec 1999