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AMY E MAXWELL

AMY E MAXWELL

Government Affairs/Relations Executive
DCA/LGA/BOS,CT

Summary

Accomplished government relations professional with 20+ years of bipartisan experience, working at both the state & federal level on behalf of corporate enterprises in the financial services, health care and human services sectors. An energetic & driven executive who understands the unique intersection between the public and private sectors thus creating wins for both.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Director

Anthem, Inc
Boston, MA
03.2020 - Current
  • Developed and launched advocacy and community engagement plans
  • Weekly updates with Senior Leadership Team on developing issues and proposed legislation
  • Build strategic political and governmental relationships within region and at the federal level, including with multiple trade advocacy organizations
  • Align Anthem’s business leader with community and philanthropic partnerships
  • Manage several outside consultant teams and contract lobbyists
  • Develop regional budget plan for trade and advocacy efforts
  • Coordinate with organization's internal executives to deliver focused response to federal & state policy discussions.
  • Represent enterprise with external trade/industry, philanthropic and advocacy groups.

Vice President, Government Relations - East

Beacon Health Options, acquired by Anthem, Inc
Boston, MA
03.2020 - 03.2020
  • Represented enterprise in 26 states and two territories
  • Developed and launched advocacy and community engagement plans
  • Tracked & reported on both federal & state legislation as well as regulatory issues impacting business objectives
  • Conducted lobbying individually and in collaboration with constituent or grassroots groups
  • Managed 18 contract lobbyists and their teams in state capitols
  • Assisted sales team with development of aggressive sales strategies to achieve sustained market growth
  • Developed talking points, speeches and presentations for internal and external audiences
  • Crafted and recommended targeted solutions to promote ideal regulatory and legislative outcomes.

Sr. VP CaptureRX

Affairs and Managed Care
San Antonio, TX
08.2015 - 12.2015
  • Built and launched government relations function for $50M business enabling greater growth in public sector
  • Served as the lead federal, state and local government affairs professional for entire 340B business
  • Managed diverse team of 6 professionals; provided leadership and direction on new product development and launch
  • Led all corporate interactions with federal agencies and congressional staff on issues effecting business
  • Managed $2M budget for external new business development and political consultants.

Executive

GENERAL ELECTRIC, State Government Affairs and Policy Lead
Washington, DC
06.2013 - 04.2015
  • Served as the state and local government relations manager in a portfolio of locations including NJ, DE, PA, MD, DC, VA, WV, and NC, ensuring the protection and viability of over $40B in assets
  • Developed and executed government affairs and communications strategies in the region to enhance GE's brand and initiatives
  • Managed and retained numerous top-flight consultants in the state capitols
  • Served as a resource for business leaders in their interactions with government officials, including speech and meeting preparation
  • Led tax debt negotiations between GE Corporate and a state executive branch, securing a savings of $40M
  • Drafted and secured passage of legislation that will serve as a significant tool to protect a $1.3B asset from an overly aggressive EPA 111(d) State Implementation Plan.

Vice President

GRAYLING
Washington, Doha, Qatar, Qatar
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Designed and implemented numerous successful government relations' strategies for top Fortune 100 companies
  • Developed successful corporate government markets and procurement strategies at federal, state (all 50), and local levels
  • Led multiple, successful public sector reprocurement projects
  • Served on international new business development team working with Fortune 200 companies and MENA region governments, securing $900M in contracts
  • Managed and coordinated the effort of in-state lobbying teams in all 50 states
  • Led outreach and engagement with key political umbrella groups such as National Governors Association, Republican Governors Association and Democratic Governors Association


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Public Administration

Elon College (now Elon University

Executive Band Training - undefined

Electric Jack Welch School

Skills

Relationship building and retention

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Software

Powerpoint

Excel

Word

Microsoft Teams

Timeline

Sr. Director

Anthem, Inc
03.2020 - Current

Vice President, Government Relations - East

Beacon Health Options, acquired by Anthem, Inc
03.2020 - 03.2020

Sr. VP CaptureRX

Affairs and Managed Care
08.2015 - 12.2015

Executive

GENERAL ELECTRIC, State Government Affairs and Policy Lead
06.2013 - 04.2015

Vice President

GRAYLING
01.2009 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Public Administration

Elon College (now Elon University

Executive Band Training - undefined

Electric Jack Welch School
AMY E MAXWELLGovernment Affairs/Relations Executive