Lead bipartisan federal advocacy strategy on paid family leave and child care, building and managing congressional cosponsorship and advancing priorities through high-impact legislative vehicles, including NDAA and appropriations.
Manage day-to-day relationships with House and Senate offices and committees of jurisdiction, providing tailored legislative support and coordinating engagement with committee leadership.
Direct and mobilize multi-stakeholder coalitions to align messaging, execute Hill strategy, and advance bipartisan legislation across chambers.
Serve as primary liaison to House and Senate Paid Family Leave Working Groups, supporting the introduction of the first bipartisan paid family leave bills in recent history.
Drive legislative outcomes by working closely with congressional offices and external partners to secure enactment of bipartisan working-families provisions, including expansions of federal tax incentives for paid leave and child care.
Provide strategic political guidance internally, shaping advocacy materials and legislative products to align with congressional priorities and sustain trusted relationships on Capitol Hill.
Legislative Correspondent
OFFICE OF U.S. SENATOR TIM KAINE
Washington, D.C.
02.2019 - 11.2023
Managed and advanced a core policy portfolio focused on women’s issues, while supporting additional issue areas including health, science and technology, judiciary, and national security.
Drafted, negotiated, and advanced maternal health and reproductive rights legislation, including work on the Reproductive Freedom for All Act—a rare bipartisan legislative effort on a highly polarized issue.
Secured Congressionally Directed Spending for Virginia priorities, including funding for domestic violence shelters and survivor support services.
Drafted high-level correspondence to Senate leadership and colleagues, including letters urging floor action on major constitutional and legislative matters.
Led Senate-side engagement in coordination with Sen. Warner’s office to drive executive intervention in a high-profile animal welfare case, contributing to the release of more than 4,000 beagles.
Supported a senior member of the Senate HELP Committee by drafting hearing questions and preparing for markups.
Staffed the Senator in meetings with Senate leadership and colleagues, including direct support in meetings with the Senate Majority Leader.
Staff Assistant
OFFICE OF U.S. SENATOR TIM KAINE
Washington, D.C.
04.2017 - 02.2019
Managed a Department of Defense–focused constituent casework portfolio, liaising with federal agencies to resolve complex inquiries.
Coordinated outreach events and represented the Senator at community and stakeholder engagements.
Organizer, Hillary for America 2016 Coordinated Campaign
DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF VIRGINIA
Fredericksburg, VA
05.2016 - 11.2016
Organized Democratic and independent voters across four rural counties in a competitive battleground state.
Built and led local volunteer teams, managing weekly voter outreach programs that generated 32,000+ calls and nearly 4,000 door knocks.
Consistently met or exceeded weekly performance targets for voter contact, registration, and engagement.
Hospital Victims Advocate Relief Staff
YWCA, Rape Crisis Center
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2015 - 02.2016
Served as an overnight on-call hospital advocate for survivors of sexual assault, providing trauma-informed support during forensic examinations and medical treatment.
Coordinated with healthcare providers, law enforcement, and victim services to ensure survivor-centered care.
Connected survivors to shelter, counseling, and legal resources.
Shelter Advocate
THE WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER
Norman, OK
09.2010 - 05.2012
Operated crisis hotline for survivors seeking emergency shelter, safety planning, and rape crisis services.
Supported residents navigating housing instability, employment searches, and access to community-based resources.
Developed and led regular playgroups for resident children, enabling mothers to attend job interviews and critical appointments.
Education
Master of Public Policy -
Georgetown University
Washington, D.C.
05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Women’s & Gender Studies; International & Area Studies
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
05.2014
Timeline
Legislative Manager
THE BIPARTISAN POLICY CENTER (BPC)
11.2023 - Current
Legislative Correspondent
OFFICE OF U.S. SENATOR TIM KAINE
02.2019 - 11.2023
Staff Assistant
OFFICE OF U.S. SENATOR TIM KAINE
04.2017 - 02.2019
Organizer, Hillary for America 2016 Coordinated Campaign
DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF VIRGINIA
05.2016 - 11.2016
Hospital Victims Advocate Relief Staff
YWCA, Rape Crisis Center
09.2015 - 02.2016
Shelter Advocate
THE WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER
09.2010 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Women’s & Gender Studies; International & Area Studies
Legislative Manager at Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental ServicesLegislative Manager at Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Director of Communications, Legislative Assistant and Issues Manager at Ministry of Natural Resources and ForestryDirector of Communications, Legislative Assistant and Issues Manager at Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry