At the Lot: ‍

I’m energized when I’m at the intersection of people, policy and politics. I value connecting with others to find areas of common ground and build consensus.  Naturally drawn to complex challenges, I find great satisfaction in helping my clients navigate intricate situations by developing and implementing strategic action plans. My ability to analyze complicated issues, combined with my interpersonal skills and political acumen, enables me to effectively guide my clients towards their desired objectives.

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My areas of focus include… 

• Energy, Environmental and Water Policy
• Appropriations, Budget and Federal Spending
• Congressional Procedure
• Stakeholder Engagement and Coalition Building
• Project Planning, Management and Execution
• Team Leadership and Development

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Before the Lot: 

• Executive Director, Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration
• Legislative Director and Counsel, U.S. Representative Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03)
• Associate, Lowenstein Sandler
• Professional Staff Member, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations
• Education: University of Maryland-College Park (BA), Ohio State University (JD)

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Off the Lot:  

• Hometown(s): Carteret, NJ
• Hobbies: Reading, trying new restaurants (preferably Michelin starred), traveling, taking a new yoga or spin class and cheering on my nephews’ lacrosse teams
• A book I couldn’t put down: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
• A movie I can watch on repeat: Legally Blonde
• My groupie band or musician: Madonna (I’ve seen every tour since 2001)