Bio

As a Government Affairs Executive with 15+ years of experience, I currently lead the development and implementation of political and industry affairs strategies that advance the mission of Datavant and impact its bottom line. By working for and with a combination of large established companies, growing start-ups, policy associations, the Executive Branch and Congress, I have built the foundation to create truly comprehensive federal, state and local advocacy strategies for diverse multi-billion dollar business portfolios. My success in implementing these offensive and defensive strategies is grounded in my ability to navigate ambiguous situations, understand complex industry sectors and regulations quickly and build meaningful relationships. In the last 10 years, I have shaped key legislation, managed large-scale legislative initiatives that secured more than $800M in plus-ups and new programs while protecting millions of dollars from program cuts during highly constrained budget environments. In addition, I recently received an award as a 2020 Top Lobbyist by the National Institute of Lobbying and Ethics. I am also honored to serve on the Board of Directors for the International Biometrics and Identity Association as well as the Security Industry Association’s Identity and Biometric Technology Advisory Board. I am energized by and believe in the power of collaboration – with Public Affairs team members, C-Suite executives, industry association leaders, the Executive Branch and Congress – to shape the passage of legislation that promotes sound business practices for both government and industry. Competencies: Cross Functional Collaboration, People Management, Strategic Plan Creation, Policy Analysis, Federal Lobbying, Business Development, Stakeholder Management, Conflict Resolution / Facilitation and Policy Writing. Industry Experience: Hospitality, Travel, Technology, Healthcare, Sports & Entertainment, Infrastructure, Veterans Affairs, Defense, Homeland Security and Aerospace.