Highly regarded public affairs leader with 10+ years experience developing and implementing public, regulatory and government relations strategies and initiatives. Specialties: Public Affairs, Government Relations, Project Managment, External Affairs, Supporter Identification and Development, Communications, Public Relations, Legislative Analysis, Program Development. |
DIRECTOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS / GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS / EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Highly regarded public affairs leader with 10+ years experience in developing and implementing public, regulatory and government relations strategies and initiatives.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Government; The University of Texas at Austin; Austin, Texas; 1992; With Honors
Master of Health Science, Department of Population Dynamics; The Johns Hopkins School of Public Health; Baltimore, Maryland; 1998; GPA 3.7
Established first public affairs initiative for regional nonprofit healthcare organization and developed a highly respected Public Affairs Department.
Department Formation
- Initiated public affairs function as the primary contributor.
- Guided strategic development of public affairs to lead a department of three full-time professionals.
- Expanded department’s function to include public policy communications, constituent and volunteer identification/development, legislative and regulatory advocacy, policy analysis and education, community participation and outreach, and all related public affairs support activities.
Policy/Strategy Development
- Initiated development and statement of organization’s first public affairs policy.
- Researched and led development and evolution of public affairs strategies for management and Board approval.
- Direct annual policy/strategy reviews and updates.
- Engaged public affairs consultants to regularly recommend best practices for policy and strategy.
Government Relations
- Conducted the organization’s first lobbying effort and serve as spokesperson to testify before state legislative committees.
- Manage lobbyist to monitor state legislation and advocate for the organization.
- Organized lobby days at the state capitol.
- Identify legislators’ voting records and mobilize large voter campaigns to support legislative positions and put supporters in directly in touch with legislators.
Public Communications and External Affairs
- Write and distribute op-eds, letters to editor, articles, letters to supporters, fact sheets and all other public affairs communications materials.
- Created website presence and compose all website public affairs copy and internet email campaigns.
- Initiated social media programs.
- Create public affairs mail pieces, postcards, organization brochures and informational pamphlets.
- Organize community events.
Public Speaking and Media Participation
- Speak to donors, Board, supportive organizations, colleges and numerous other community groups.
- Prepare talking points for Board, volunteers and staff.
- Serve as organization’s spokesperson.
- Serve as organization’s panelist for community programs and presenter for community debates.
Policy Analysis and Compliance Education
- Advise Board, management and staff of pertinent legislative activity.
- Educate management and staff about legal compliance requirements for certain laws and regulations relevant to the organization.
General Administration
- Prepare all strategy plans, budgets, action plans, Board support programs, internal organization training, and reporting related to public affairs and external relations.
- Write and administer grants.
- Direct any special public affairs projects. |
