Successful and goal-driven economic development and government affairs professional with a breadth of experience in business attraction, retention strategy development, public policy creation/development, federal/state and municipal politics, legislative advocacy, strategic planning, public affairs, fundraising and financial management. Proven track record in managing corporate social responsibility efforts along with business planning and advocating issues while implementing viable public policy and leading major public projects. Persuasive communicator with ability to drive innovation, build consensus and lead sustainable programs that positively impact overall business and/or community objectives.

Deeply passionate about empowering at risk youth and using education to disrupt and break the generational cycle of poverty for low income families.