Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Senior government affairs executive with expertise leveraging the intersection of business, policy, and public relations to elevate business performance, issue awareness, and brand visibility. Recognized talents in catalyzing legislative, appropriations, and thought leadership opportunities through the design and execution of targeted advocacy strategies and bipartisan partnerships. Motivational leader with public and private sector experience managing staff teams and cross-functional collaborations in evolving political climates.
Building new government affairs program comprised of global, federal, state, and local strategies to support a fast-growing cybersecurity provider. Advise on business, policy, and public relations, while developing a multi-faceted staff and consultant team. Identify emerging industry innovations, and elevate company thought leadership and executive policy expertise through events as well as traditional and digital media.
Led government affairs strategy for a Fortune 150 global information technology company, managing a multi-level team of legal, legislative, cybersecurity, and administrative staff. Broadened policy platform and fortified internal infrastructure to advance target legislation, and interpreted policy for business impact in domestic and global markets. Designed thought leadership and earned media opportunities across traditional and digital outlets, and improved corporate transparency.
Led legislative and advocacy strategies that drove profitability, while safeguarding homeland security programs and funding for business functions including public safety communications, defense, and international business. Leveraged federal and state legislative and budget processes to secure policy and financial victories that enabled business growth, created new sales markets, and advanced state-based initiatives.
Advised President Pro Tempore on outreach efforts and liaison activities that cultivated relationships with minority communities, contractors, and small businesses. Supported efforts establishing authorization and funding for the creation of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture.
Advanced funding and policy issues for Senate Subcommittees on Homeland Security; Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies; and Transportation. Developed appropriations legislation and amendments, supported financial and operational oversight of federal entities, and provided guidance and policy briefings to Subcommittee members.
Promoted Senator’s efforts across a broad scope of issues including education, immigration, military affairs, and economic affairs. Responsible for office constituent casework management. Routinely met with constituents and interest groups, and supported outreach and engagement with community organizations.