Andrew M. Griffin
Annapolis,MD
Summary
Experienced government relations and advocacy professional with a background in policy development and government administration. Skilled in relationship building, coalition management, policy analysis, and leadership. A strong and outgoing professional with a Master's in Public Management (MPM) from the University of Maryland School of Public Policy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
Maryland Chamber of Commerce
01.2023 - Current
- Develop and lead advocacy and government affairs strategy for a 6,800+ member organization.
- Work alongside executive partners to establish and achieve long-term advocacy objectives while providing the organization with strong and sustainable leadership.
- Manage the Chamber’s Legislative Committee, government affairs team and various coalitions to achieve advocacy objectives.
- Develop the Maryland Chamber's legislative and regulatory priorities and oversee management of the Chamber’s 10 policy committees.
- Develop position papers and testimony on related legislative and regulatory matters impacting Maryland's business community.
Vice President, Government Affairs
Maryland Chamber Of Commerce
05.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Policy Analyst
Maryland Chamber Of Commerce
10.2019 - 04.2021
Director of Advocacy
University Of Maryland, College Park
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Lead the advocacy and grassroots strategy for the university at the federal and state levels.
- Staffed and managed high level board functions of the University of Maryland Board of Governors and the Foundation Board of Trustees.
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office Of Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Managed Gubernatorial appointments to over 500 state boards and commissions
- Led candidates requiring Senate approval through the confirmation process
Assistant Director, Government Affairs
Maryland Department of Agriculture
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Worked closely with the Secretary and administration staff to achieve policy objectives positively impacting Maryland agriculture.
- Worked alongside key industry members and coalitions to ensure advocacy outcomes.
- Communicated industry needs to Maryland's federal delegation to ensure federal funding priorities were met during Farm Bill passage.
- Prepared legislative proposals and fiscal analyses for the Department.
Director of Field Operations
Hogan for Governor
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Planned and coordinated volunteer efforts for campaign events and other community outreach.
- Served as the campaign’s primary liaison for outside political and community organizations.
Field Secretary
International Fraternity Of Phi Gamma Delta
05.2012 - 05.2014
- Conducted analyses and audits of organization operations for 40 locations across North America
- Developed action plans to improve efficiency in multiple areas including financial management and organizational structure
- Managed four major expansion projects.
Education
Master of Public Management - Public Policy Analysis
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD2022
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural and Resource Economics, Agribusiness
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park2011
Skills
- Coalition Management
- Public Speaking
- Strategic Goals
- Stakeholder Oversight
- Strategic Partnership
- Organizational Leadership
Accomplishments
- The Daily Record Maryland “Movers and Shakers” List – January 2023
- Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives’ (ACCE) ’40 Under 40’ Honoree: Class of 2022
- Maryland Joint Committee on Unemployment Insurance Oversight: May 2021 - Present
- Maryland Government Relations Association, Board Member: January 2022 – Present
- University of Maryland, School of Public Policy, Office of Career Services, Undergraduate Mentor: 2021
- Governor’s Volunteer Service Certificate: Awarded February 2017
- Maryland Aquaculture Coordinating Council: November 2015 – January 2017
- Member, Saint Mary’s Catholic Church – Annapolis, MD
Timeline
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
Maryland Chamber of Commerce
01.2023 - Current
Vice President, Government Affairs
Maryland Chamber Of Commerce
05.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Policy Analyst
Maryland Chamber Of Commerce
10.2019 - 04.2021
Director of Advocacy
University Of Maryland, College Park
10.2017 - 10.2019
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office Of Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.
01.2017 - 10.2017
Assistant Director, Government Affairs
Maryland Department of Agriculture
02.2015 - 01.2017
Director of Field Operations
Hogan for Governor
08.2014 - 02.2015
Field Secretary
International Fraternity Of Phi Gamma Delta
05.2012 - 05.2014
Master of Public Management - Public Policy Analysis
University of Maryland, College Park
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural and Resource Economics, Agribusiness
University of Maryland, College Park
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