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Summary
Collaborative leader and facilitator with significant experience building relationships and designing programs that bring homeland security leaders in government and industry together to address business and mission challenges. Strong communication, planning, and project management skills along with a deep understanding of the DHS and CBP mission.
Skills
Relationship building and management
Excellent communication skills
Leading collaborative projects among stakeholder groups
Consensus building and advocacy
Program and event development, planning, and delivery
Strategic planning and membership growth
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Experience
DIRECTOR of POLICY, 06/2011 to 05/2021 Capstone Turbine Corporation – Washington, DC,
Planned and executed membership programs and government-industry engagement efforts for an association of Fortune 500 companies that provide product, service, and technology solutions to the federal homeland security market.
Designed and led business intelligence programs, thought leadership opportunities, policy and advocacy efforts, and executive networking events for members with key decision-makers in federal agencies (DHS, DOJ, DOD, State, DOE, HHS, GSA) and Congress related to federal acquisition and procurement, biometrics and emerging technologies, IT modernization, border security, immigration, and transportation and maritime security.
Ran and oversaw all operations, programming, finances, membership growth, and the communication and branding strategy for a six month period in 2020 during search for a new CEO.
Led the transition from in-person to virtual programs during the pandemic which resulted in a 30% increase in annual member events, more than doubled the average event attendance, and expanded programming to four additional federal agencies.
Worked closely with CEO and Board of Directors to develop a membership growth strategy and move a four-year financial deficit to profit in less than a year.
Planned and coordinated the substance of more than twenty industry events for federal agencies (DHS HQ, TSA, Coast Guard, CBP, USCIS, State, DoD, GSA, and the IRS) which educate government acquisition and procurement staff on the costs, challenges, and decision-making factors that go into pursuing, bidding, pricing, teaming, and executing on different types of federal contracts.
Directed and planned the Council’s top revenue generating Executive Tour program which involved multi-day industry site visits to homeland security operations (e.g., land borders, ports of entry, maritime ports, airports, operation and intelligence centers, law enforcement training centers, R&D facilities) across the US, Canada, and Mexico border to better understand the mission environment and technology requirements.
Oversaw all outside contractor work, partnerships, and special projects.
Wrote all Congressional testimony and follow up responses for Congressional hearings, talking points for media interviews, letters and position papers to key decision-makers, and a monthly blog for the Federal Times.
STATE PROGRAM MANAGER / NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION LIAISON, 02/2007 to 05/2011 Berry, Appleman & Leiden – Chicago, IL,
Acted as the principal adviser to the Director and Governor’s Homeland Security Adviser on all matters related to the executive oversight and administration of the National Capital Region homeland security grant program.
Provided expertise and guidance on policy and program development, federal grant compliance, resolution of program and project issues, and the management and allocation of more than $500 million in DHS grant funds to regional first responder partners and stakeholders (e.g., fire; police; EMS; public health and hospitals; emergency management; and transportation systems).
Executed strategies to build regional consensus for spending of grant funds towards the Governor’s priority homeland security projects.
Served as the state liaison on multi-jurisdictional and multi-disciplinary working groups and committees responsible for the development of regional homeland security capabilities.
Advocated successfully with Congress and FEMA on grant spending rules that were favorable to Maryland’s investment plan.
Coordinated and led the Maryland Governor’s 25-member Emergency Management Advisory Council during the state’s response to the 2009 H1N1 pandemic.
STAFF ATTORNEY / SENIOR LAW & POLICY ANALYST, 05/2005 to 02/2007 Center For Health And Homeland Security – City, STATE,
Led a contract team that worked with a State Technical Advisory Group made up of public health, hospital, and public safety representatives to deliver a Governor-mandated health and medical surge capacity plan for the State of Maryland.
Co-authored a legal handbook for the Maryland Attorney General’s Office with the statutory and constitutional authority available to support state and federal response to emergencies and disasters.
Served as a legal instructor at a NATO Security Through Science Advanced Study Institute course on “Strengthening Public Health Preparedness for Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Threat” held in Skopje, Republic of Macedonia.
Assisted in planning policy discussions, advocacy efforts, and table-top exercises on the health and medical aspects of emergencies and disasters with relevant federal, state, and local stakeholders.
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY, 08/2002 to 05/2005 Shar, Rosen & Warshaw LLC – City, STATE,
Participated in all aspects of trial and appellate work in Maryland state and federal courts. Practice included contract litigation, corporate governance disputes, securities fraud, insurance, torts, and professional and medical malpractice cases.
Education
Juris Doctor: Certificate of Health Law, Expected in to UNIVERSITY of MARYLAND SCHOOL of LAW - Baltimore, MD, GPA:
Articles Editor – Journal of Health Care Law & Policy
Executive Board Member – Moot Court
Bachelor of Arts: Behavioral Science & Law; Psychology, Expected in to University of Wisconsin - Madison - Madison, WI GPA:
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School Attended
UNIVERSITY of MARYLAND SCHOOL of LAW
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Job Titles Held:
DIRECTOR of POLICY
STATE PROGRAM MANAGER / NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION LIAISON