Experience

A proven track record of guiding organizations to maximize their impact through advocacy.

Led a two-day strategic planning retreat and developed a 3-year strategic plan for a national cancer organization that was adopted by the board of directors.

Developed the first policy platform and strategic advocacy plan for an Austin nonprofit to secure additional resources for parks, trails, and greenspaces in the city budget.

Helped create and manage a successful crowdsourcing competition for a national nonprofit that generated ideas submitted from across the country to increase voter turnout and civic engagement.

Represented a national nonprofit before the Texas Legislature and successfully advocated for $600 million in state agency funding for cancer research and program grants during the next biennium.

Helped secure attendance and manage the participation of a former U.S. Vice President at a national nonprofit’s annual fundraising event.

Built a coalition of more than 20 healthcare organizations that successfully advocated for a health insurance mandate bill that passed during the Texas legislative session.

Planned and helped deliver virtual award presentations and panel discussions for a national organization that featured a former governor, current state legislators and a high-profile local elected official.