Adam Schwend
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Dynamic Government Affairs Professional with experience in industry relations, government relations and training and management. Extensive relationships with other business leaders, elected officials and regulatory leaders.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Western Regional Director of State Affairs
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America
Arlington, VA
06.2022 - Current
- Managed all organization's legislative and regulatory priorities in the western United States.
- Represent SBA Pro-Life America in front of state legislatures and in relationships with executive offices.
- Engage with media throughout region.
- Manage organization's political endorsements and activity without the region.
Director of Government Affairs
Nebraska REALTORS Association
Lincoln, NE
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Lead Association's Legislative and Political agenda, developing legislative and regulatory policy favorable to members.
- Supervised fundraising and disbursement for REALTORS Political Action Committee.
- Served as liaison between Association and state regulatory body.
Chief of Staff
Oregon Legislature
Salem, OR
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Served as chief advisor to legislator, with diverse issue portfolio, including Housing Policy, Education Policy & Health Care Policy.
- Hire & manage office staff.
- Supported development of materials for legislative hearings, meetings and briefings.
- Tracked legislation and other developments in assigned issue areas and briefed members.
City Councilor
City of Tillamook, OR
Tillamook, OR
11.2015 - 03.2018
- Developed legislation for consideration by the City Council and coordinated its passage through the legislative process.
- Collaborated with other elected officials at all levels of government to promote regional interests.
- Met regularly with department heads to review progress made toward achieving long-term goals.
- Served as a liaison between constituents and state legislators when advocating for local causes.
Political Consultant
APS Consulting
Tillamook, OR
05.2010 - 11.2020
- Advised government officials and civic bodies on political topics and trends.
- Served as principal consultant on numerous legislative and local campaigns, as well as issues campaigns.
- Provided legislative and political recommendations for clients, primarily from private sector.
- Collected and interpreted election results and public opinion surveys.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Music
Pacific University
Forest Grove, ORSkills
- Decision-making
- Team building
- Policy review
- Staff management
- Public speaking
- Relationship building
Timeline
Western Regional Director of State Affairs
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America
06.2022 - Current
Director of Government Affairs
Nebraska REALTORS Association
10.2021 - 07.2022
Chief of Staff
Oregon Legislature
11.2020 - 12.2021
City Councilor
City of Tillamook, OR
11.2015 - 03.2018
Political Consultant
APS Consulting
05.2010 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Music
Pacific University
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