Acted as the confidential and strategic advisor to the Senate DHHS Appropriations Subcommittee Chair
Represented the Senator in meetings and at community events with internal and external stakeholders
Lead and oversaw all legislative, policy, communications, and constituent services strategies for the Senator's office
Developed and implemented policy objectives and operating plans for the Senator
Oversaw the office budget and personnel activities
Legislative Staff
Office of Senator Santana
Lansing, MI
06.2023 - 07.2025
Monitored legislative activity updates and briefed office staff on priority developments
Drafted legislation, concise policy briefings, and correspondence tailored to district issues
Coordinated meetings on behalf of the Senator, preparing agendas and follow-up materials
Conduct in-depth legislative research and policy analysis to support development of legislative proposals
Support constituent outreach and stakeholder liaison work by addressing inquiries and resolving concerns promptly
Attended committee hearings and other policy-related meetings
Government Affairs Advisor
Law Office of Reid Felsing
Lansing, MI
02.2022 - 06.2023
Managed campaign funds, tracked donations and spending, and ensured compliance with election law
Amended reports and corrected erronious campaign filings
Opened 501(c)(3) & (4)s organizations and filed regular financial disclosure reports with regulatory bodies, like the FEC or the Michigan Bureau of Elections
Monitored state and local compliance requirements for tax-exempt organizations and flagged documentation gaps
Drafted legal documents, memoranda, and public correspondence to support client matters
Coordinated meetings and prepared briefing materials