Experience

American Public Transportation Association

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director, Government Affairs at American Public Transportation Association

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  Oversee government relations staff, advocacy campaigns and industry outreach of the APTA Government Affairs and Advocacy department as it carries out its legislative-related activities on behalf of 1500-member trade association; advocate for public transportation and rail issues before key committees of the Senate and House, the Administration, and with coalition partners; and develop strategies to influence legislation of interest to the transit and passenger rail industry in accordance with APTA priorities. Serve as advisor for three subcommittees of the APTA Legislative Committee: Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail, Federal Procedures and Regulations, and Funding, Finance and Tax Policy. Additional focus areas include mobility and technology, Medicaid/non-emergency medical transportation issues, environment, and safety.Recent legislative efforts: CARES Act ($25 billion in COVID-19 emergency funding for public transportation agencies); H.R. 2, the INVEST in America Act ($163 billion, 5-year authorization for transit and passenger rail programs). Board member: One Rail Coalition



The Graduate Center, City University of New York (CUNY)

• Executive Director of Academic Affairs | Senior Advisor | Strategic Planning

  • Aug 2014 - Nov 2018

  The Graduate Center (GC) is an R-1 public research university based in New York City, with over 4,000 students and 1800 consortial faculty. Chief of Staff to Provost. Advised on broad based strategic and operational issues, including personnel matters, budget oversight, institutional effectiveness and governance. Successfully administered 2-year strategic planning process and spearheaded implementation efforts. Led accreditation activities for regional licensure, involving 5 schools, 8 committees, and 100 faculty students and staff. Conducted internal Title IX investigations.



Department of the Navy, Office of the General Counsel

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant to the Deputy General Counsel (Mgmt.) | Team Leadership | Service Award Recipient

  • Dec 2012 - Jul 2014

  The Office of the General Counsel has been serving the Department of the Navy since 1941. Management counsel to DGC, providing legal, personnel, financial, training, planning, administrative, and information technology services to the 700-attorney Navy OGC. Developed and implemented cross-organizational senior leadership initiatives and advised senior leaders on both legal and critical operational issues. Supervised an integrated, 8-person information technology and communications team. Led organizational effectiveness efforts, including surveys and studies on employee satisfaction, demographics, mentoring and professional development.► HONORS & AWARDS:Received the Department of the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award for work related to the 2013 federal government shutdown.



Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell, LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Of Counsel | Policy & Advocacy Strategy | Business Development | Marketing

  • Mar 2011 - Dec 2012

  Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell is a national law firm focused on solving problems that involve environmental, land use, public and private lands, energy, infrastructure, and transportation law. Senior attorney advising key municipal clients on regulatory and legislative issues involving transportation, security, and environmental statutes. Developed policy and advocacy strategies, as well as marketing initiatives to expand the business’ existing client base. Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell is a national law firm focused on solving problems that involve environmental, land use, public and private lands, energy, infrastructure, and transportation law. Senior attorney advising key municipal clients on regulatory and legislative issues involving transportation, security, and environmental statutes. Developed policy and advocacy strategies, as well as marketing initiatives to expand the business’ existing client base.



U.S. House of Representatives, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

• Deputy Chief Counsel | Staff Manager | Transportation Expert

  • 2009 - 2011

  The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has jurisdiction over all modes of transportation.Served as principal advisor to Chief Counsel and Staff Director in implementing Committee's agenda. Managed activities of the Committee and its approximately 50-person staff with oversight of activities and investigations of 6 subcommittees (Aviation, Coast Guard, Economic Development, Highways, Rail and Pipelines, and Water Resources). Defended Committees jurisdictional interests from encroachment by other committees. Facilitated Committee initiatives, including the introduction, reporting and passage of legislation (hearings, markups and executive sessions). ► KEY LEGISLATIONCoast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-218); Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2010 (Title VII, H.R. 3534), and Aviation Investment, Modernization, and Safety Act of 2010 (H.R. 1586).

• Staff Director | Senior Counsel | Legislation & Policy | FAA | NTSB | TSA

  • 1999 - 2009

  The Subcommittee on Aviation has jurisdiction over the aviation matters handled by the U.S. DOT, FAA and NTSB. Directed all subcommittee activities for over 10 years, including legislation, hearings, markups, and other activities covering all facets of civil aviation (airlines, manufacturers, airports, labor, safety, budget, environment, energy, international, and air traffic control policies). Drafted policy information briefs and position papers for use in hearings. Prepared Committee reports, statements, and speeches. Led policy negotiations and regularly interfaced with U.S. and international government agencies, political officials, relevant stakeholders, think tanks, and industry organizations. Negotiated with various stakeholders over disparate policy goals, and communicated policy choices to federal entities, stakeholders, and public entities.► KEY LEGISLATION: Vision 100-Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act (P.L. 108-176; FAA reauthorization); the Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001 (P.L. 107-71; creating the TSA following the 9/11 terrorist attacks); the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act (P.L. 107-42; loan guarantee program for airlines following the 9/11 terrorist attacks); the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (P.L. 106-181; historic FAA funding legislation); and several bills reauthorizing the NTSB.



FAA

• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Attorney Advisor | Aviation Rules & Safety | Achievement Awards Recipient

  • 1997 - 1999

  The FAA is the national aviation authority of the United States. Provided expert legal counsel, and advised Flight Standards Service and other FAA offices on safety rules, including general flight rules, and the certification and operation of air carriers and commercial operators. Drafted and reviewed FAA rules, exemptions, legal interpretations, advisory circulars, and policy statements regarding air carrier safety.► HONORS AND AWARDS:Received three Special Achievement Awards and one Group Superior Accomplishment Award in first 18 months of service.



Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate | Government Regulation

  • 1993 - 1997

  Morgan Lewis is an international law firm. Advised clients at the then 1300-attorney law firm on complex environmental legal issues, including hazardous waste regulation, permitting, financial assurance, and land ban requirements. Morgan Lewis is an international law firm. Advised clients at the then 1300-attorney law firm on complex environmental legal issues, including hazardous waste regulation, permitting, financial assurance, and land ban requirements.