I develop federal advocacy strategies and facilitate outreach to congressional and federal policymakers in Washington, DC, positioning Woodwell Climate’s leading research to influence policy development and implementation.
I have nearly fifteen years’ experience working in public policy and government relations with an emphasis on advancing evidence-based policy by improving communication between scientists and federal decision-makers. Prior to joining Woodwell Climate, I lobbied on behalf of universities and scientific associations at Lewis-Burke Associates LLC, a bipartisan lobbying and consulting firm. Previously, I served in the offices of Congressman James Langevin, Senator Jack Reed, and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs.
I am the Director of the Public Affairs and Advocacy Institute, an applied course on building and executing issue advocacy campaigns, at American University. I am also a Truman National Security Project Political Partner, secretary and a founding member of the Diversity in Government Relations Coalition, and an active member of Women in Government Relations. I attended American University, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science and a Master of Public Administration.
