Experienced and motivated Policy professional with strong organizational, research, relationship-building and project management capabilities. Strong editing and proofreading skills. A 2016 graduate of Leadership Duluth. I have worked with numerous regional nonprofits as both a volunteer and employee. I am currently a member of the Board of Directors for the Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse. I am deeply passionate about social justice issues.
Skills
Project management
Policy development
Compliance tracking
Regulatory and legislative tracking
Demonstrated organizational/planning skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Team leadership
Work History
Minnesota Power Senior Public Policy Advisor | Duluth, MN | August 2008 - Current
Develop and analyze policy issues
Follow legislative issues pertinent to the Company
Manage and lead project teams through Minnesota Public Utilities Commission filing process
Responsible for maintaining consistent and accurate messaging
Responsible for proper documentation in compliance with department policy
Coordinated successful American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant applications totaling over $1.5 million
Assistant Treasurer of the ALLETE Political Action Committee
Treasurer of the Minnesota Power Political Action Committee
Women's Community Development OrganizationSheila's Place/Transitional Housing Advocate | Duluth, MN | April 2007 - August 2008
Responsible
for the operation of the Sheila's Place supportive housing program
Assist families with housing issues and barriers
Data compiling and report completion for operational
grants
Submittal
of grant applications
Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse Shelter Advocate | Superior, WI | June 2004 - April 2007
Conduct intakes and exits
Assist families with community resources and agencies
Advocate for women and children in crisis
Maintain documentation and monthly statistics
Refine conflict resolution skills
YMCA of Duluth True North Americorps volunteer | Duluth, MN | August 2006 - September 2007
Assist programming in the Girl Power!, Mentor Duluth and Five Points tutoring programs
Coordinate academic and enrichment activities
Coordinate and deliver after-school and summer programming
Education
Bachelor of ArtsEnglish University of Wisconsin - Superior Superior, WI | December 2005
Major: English
Minor: Women's Studies
Masters in Advocacy and Political Leadership Advocacy in the Nonprofit Sector University of Minnesota - Duluth Duluth, MN | 2007
Affiliations
Current participant of the Duluth Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Duluth program.
Member of the Board of Directors for the Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse, Inc.
Current participant of the Duluth Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Duluth program.
Member of the Board of Directors for the Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse, Inc.
