HAZEEN Y ASHBY
Washington,D.C.
Summary
Senior executive with over 15 years of policy, political and government relations experience. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in both international and domestic markets. A collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with colleagues to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Seeking a position managing and delivering cross-functional projects.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Chief of Staff & White House Liaison
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)
05.2023 - Current
- Lead policy and political advisor to the EXIM President & Chair, the official export credit agency of the United States responsible for supporting American jobs by financing the sales of U.S exports to international buyers.
- Advise the EXIM President & Chair on extensive administrative, policy and political portfolios including but not limited to export credit financing, nuclear and climate financing, international and national security, personnel, legal and regulatory matters.
- Senior Presidential appointee in high-level meetings with White House, U.S. and foreign government agencies, and industry executives leveraging EXIM financing capabilities in commercial diplomacy.
- Represent EXIM on trade missions with Department of Commerce, State and Energy commercial and economic officers to promote EXIM financing to win new international sales and projects for U.S manufacturers.
- Supervise more than 30 staff including assigning and reviewing the work of Front Office, political and career senior leadership teams; developing and overseeing staff training and development; and employee performance evaluations.
- Coordinate with internal senior leadership and credit teams to develop strategic relationships with U.S Embassies abroad and international business organizations to achieve Administration’s priorities to increase EXIM’s FY23 financing authorizations by more than 60%—$3 billion.
- Develop and implement new strategies and policies to establish and achieve long-term business objectives.
Deputy Chief of Staff and White House Liaison
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Attended meetings to make informed business decisions, provide administrative support and evaluate progress toward goals and objectives.
- Supervised staff and participated in hiring, training and performance evaluations to establish and enforce policies and procedures.
- Managed business operations while overseeing outside contractors and consultants to verify on-time completion of key project deliverables.
- Encouraged coordination and cooperation among departments and continuous review of interdepartmental processes.
SVP, Office of Congressional & Intergovernmental Affairs
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Developed and implemented a strategic legislative program for EXIM to maintain its authority, funding, and independence to fulfill its missions
- Responded to Congressional inquiries on EXIM programs and policies, drafted testimony and prepared three Board of Director nominees and the Inspector General nominee for their successful nominations.
- Recommended updates to current legislation, regulations and policies.
- Reviewed budget-related materials and submissions made to the White House and Congress throughout the budgeting process, from inception to final agency obligation.
Policy Director
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Led debate preparations for U.S Senate candidates, including organizing and running debate prep sessions, drafting debate books on state and national issues and securing third-party validators and experts.
- Served as the policy liaison providing guidance on various policy issues and their statewide impact between the Committee and Senate campaigns.
- Monitored congressional actions and kept campaign and committee staff apprised of possible opportunities and breaking developments as they arose.
- Worked with the communications and research teams to develop strategy and messaging material to prepare candidates for public engagements on policy initiatives.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, advocates and academics.
Democratic Senior Counsel
U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Served as chief counsel for the Committee monitoring and analyzing legislation for jurisdictional issues, as well as assisting with investigations and oversight of federal agencies and private sector entities under the jurisdiction of the Committee, the Department of Commerce (DOC), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
- Led vetting of all presidentially appointed cabinet and sub-cabinet nominees before the Committee at the DOC, DOT, FCC, FTC, NTSB, MARAD and the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
- Developed and edited speeches, hearing, mark-up and floor documents for all Committee nominations.
Director, Technology & Telecom Policy
National Urban League Washington Bureau
11.2012 - 03.2017
- Monitored legislative, policy and regulatory developments, as well as directed advocacy strategies related to telecommunications and broadband technology, privacy, energy, civic engagement, higher education, housing, immigration and the decennial census.
- Supervised and supported the Broadband and Technology Fellow to develop congressional testimonies, regulatory comments, fact sheets, policy briefings, reports and other publications utilizing a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
- Oversaw the execution of about $1.2 million in grants including, grant proposal, reporting and renewal processes
- Co-designed and served as project manager of the Urban League civic engagement initiative, Project Advocate, operating in five states
- Authored reports on telecommunication and education policy issues, including With Broadband Equity for All; Education Transforms Lives; and Small Businesses, Big Opportunities.
- Directed all article development, research, writing, editing, and printing of the 2012, 2013 and 2014 Urban League signature publication, State of Black America.
Senior Policy Counsel, Culture Initiative
Third Way
09.2010 - 05.2011
- Conducted policy analysis and research into U.S immigration policies and legislation specializing in the impact of immigration on U.S. economic growth, innovation and competitiveness.
- Researched and authored Third Way’s signature immigration reform report, Becoming a Magnet for Global Talent and Huffington Post op-ed, “Immigration North of the Border.”
- Developed policy memoranda, talking points and events while engaging with possible partners, key stakeholders and Third Way customers.
- Represented Third Way on immigration issues to the White House, members of Congress, federal government agencies, think tanks and advocacy groups at meetings, briefings and other events.
Associate Director for Student Chapters
American Constitution Society for Law & Policy (ACS)
09.2006 - 09.2010
- Managed the national network of more than 175 student chapters in all 50 states and Puerto Rico to host notable events to raise ACS' profile and broaden its nationwide capacity while ensuring their compliance with its 501 (c) (3) status.
- Facilitated the programming of student chapters, including the organization and implementation of the Constance Baker Motley National Moot Court Competition in Constitutional Law, the National Student Writing Competition, and the Student Retreat at the Annual Convention.
- Responsible for the supervision of the student chapter department staff and the administration of the annual department budget.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Document Review Associate
Nextra Litigation Solutions
04.2005 - 08.2006
- Participated in an electronic document review project to assess the responsiveness of corporation documents.
- Evaluated the documents to determine attorney-client privilege status and case development issues.
- Interfaced with senior management regarding legal questions and issues.
Litigation Associate
Cheffy, Passidomo, Wilson & Johnson
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Prepared for and assisted with hearings, depositions and mediations through the performance of legal research, drafting of memorandums of law in civil litigation matters related to employment law issues including sexual harassment and discrimination and breach of contract.
- Assisted with pending litigation matters including reviewing and organizing document productions, preparing indices to document productions, summarizing depositions, organizing and preparing demonstrative exhibits.
- Managed case files including organization and completion of civil and record filings.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Howard University School of Law
Washington, D.C.05.2004
B.S. Ed. in Social Policy -
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL06.2001
Timeline
Acting Chief of Staff & White House Liaison
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)
05.2023 - Current
Deputy Chief of Staff and White House Liaison
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)
11.2021 - 05.2023
SVP, Office of Congressional & Intergovernmental Affairs
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)
01.2021 - 11.2021
Policy Director
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
02.2019 - 01.2021
Democratic Senior Counsel
U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
04.2017 - 02.2019
Director, Technology & Telecom Policy
National Urban League Washington Bureau
11.2012 - 03.2017
Senior Policy Counsel, Culture Initiative
Third Way
09.2010 - 05.2011
Associate Director for Student Chapters
American Constitution Society for Law & Policy (ACS)
09.2006 - 09.2010
Document Review Associate
Nextra Litigation Solutions
04.2005 - 08.2006
Litigation Associate
Cheffy, Passidomo, Wilson & Johnson
01.2005 - 12.2005
Juris Doctor -
Howard University School of Law
B.S. Ed. in Social Policy -
Northwestern University
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