Bio

Proven Director: Government and Industry Relations, Stakeholder Development, Substantive Policy Expert, Tech, Tax, Finance, Payments, Financial Services, Information Technology Self-directed and driven government and industry relations professional with comprehensive accomplishments leading public policy advocacy, member engagement, legislative strategy, program development, and cross-functional teams to ensure success and achieve goals. Known as an innovative thinker with strong technology, restaurant, tax, federal government, and regulatory acumen. Demonstrated success in developing and seamlessly executing plans in complex structures. Adept at bringing together stakeholders and executives to solve industry challenges. Skilled in translating esoteric policy and technical issues to practical business-speak and vice versa. Led senior executives from major technology and restaurant businesses to embrace and integrate innovative technologies. • Public Policy, Issue Advocacy • Membership Growth and Engagement • Government Affairs, Legislation • Stakeholder Outreach • Public Affairs, Strategic Communications • Program Development, Management • Capitol Hill Experience • Trade Association Leadership • Research Development • Congressional Testimony, Outreach • Emerging Technology, Innovation • Budget, Staff Management • Strategy, Goals Development • Grassroots, Grasstops Advocacy • Operations Management, Nonprofits • Consumer, Retail Products • Thought Leader, Subject Matter Expert • Tax, Finance policy • Cybersecurity, Data Security • Financial Services, FinTech • Main Street Tech • Marketing, Social Media