Hosanna Josephat

Research, analyze, and monitor legislative and regulatory developments at the local, state, and federal levels that impact CU Boulder's mission, goals, and priorities.

• Develop and implement advocacy strategies to advance CU Boulder's policy objectives in areas such as higher education funding, research funding, student financial aid, and other key areas.
• Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, government agencies, advocacy organizations, community groups, and other external stakeholders to promote CU Boulder's interests and priorities.
• Represent CU Boulder in meetings, hearings, and other forums to advocate for policy positions and communicate key messages effectively.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including university leadership, faculty, staff, and student groups, to align policy objectives with institutional goals and priorities.
• Prepare written materials, including policy briefs, position statements, testimony, and other communications, to support advocacy efforts and educate stakeholders.
• Track and report on policy developments, legislative activities, and advocacy outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for partnerships, coalitions, and grassroots engagement to support advocacy goals and advance CU Boulder's mission.

The Office of Government Affairs serves as the liaison between the University and all levels of government: federal, state, and local.

• Currently working on creating a designated outdoor refreshment area to increase safety and revenue around the stadium; a federal bill to get Pell grant eligible student housing vouchers; public safety research grant with Columbus Police Department; municipal government workforce pipeline.
• Promote federal, state, and municipal strategies that align with the University's strategic priorities.
• Working with non-profits to actualize the land grant mission and connecting faculty to the community.
• Develop a municipal internship program that connects students with real-life work experience.
• Serve as a resource to the AVP in implementing best practices related to local government and community relations in the Columbus community.
• Track and develop key performance indicators, workflow
• Convene internal and external stakeholders on various projects that strategically develop the University's interests.

Provide complex administrative and operational support for a portfolio to the AVP for Finance, Residential Experience, Health and Wellbeing, and Human Resources, with a combined budget of over $1 billion and 4,000 employees. Track, manage, and coordinate strategic alignment of goals, efficiencies, and projects to meet business needs. Identify and outline workflow changes for better optimization. Current accomplishments include:

· Develop and produce materials for cross-functional portfolio meeting structure working with stakeholders.

· Research benchmarking for various projects within higher education, health and wellbeing, and public policy for portfolio areas

· Led and analyzed policy implications for the portfolio for health and wellbeing and human resources.

· Coordinated project management for HR and Health and Wellbeing portfolio, including term position, exit survey, reclassification, posting guidelines for student life, basic needs, Scarlet, and Grey advantage

Assisted in creating a unit employee well being, recognition and engagement strategy

Directed administrative and public policy support to the Executive Director and the Director of Government Affairs. Hands-on experience in organizing meetings, public policy strategy development, coordinating with stakeholders, and scheduling. A dedicated public servant with a great passion for improving the quality of life in Central Ohio. Highlighted accomplishments include:

• Developed outreach strategy for Public Policy Agenda for the state, local, and federal elected officials
• Created talking points for the CEO and Leadership team for meetings with media, public officials, and presentations
• Served as project manager for tracking municipal, state, and federal transportation and infrastructure, working with Lobbyist
• Coordinated Public Policy Roundtable meetings, working with Chair and committee members
• Identify process improvement and nominated for MORPC Star award for work supporting Amtrak expansion.
• Filed lobbying reports for the Executive Leadership team and managed contract lobbyist

Supported the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, and Human Resource Director by prioritizing their commitments, including process improvement for complex events for faculty, staff, and external stakeholders. Responsible for identifying, planning, and implementing key projects to improve quality and increase productivity. Highlighted accomplishments include:

• Assisted in the College's first time American Society of Engineering Education's Diversity Recognition Program.
• Coordinated the College's first-time Diversity and Inclusion certification, including kick-off events, program development, and recognition ceremony.
• Coordinate academic reviews, promotion and tenure working with Department Chairs and Office of Academic Affairs, assisted in updating department by laws, and processed hire letters.

Conducted significant policy and legislative reviews and recommendations and implemented decisions. I responded to policy questions for the Director of Education. Responsible for administering 5 million dollars in Early Childhood and After School programs, leveraging all funding sources. Expanded high-quality Early Childhood resources in Columbus by engaging with state, federal, and local stakeholders. Highlighted accomplishments include:

• Developed a pipeline program to support Early Childhood educators
• Created a new data-driven RFP process to expand services and access to high-quality childcare without increasing the budget
• Led Department council relations outreach that improved communications, managed hearings, and drafted talking points.
• Managed stakeholder relations for grants with providers and state and federal partners
• Increased grant utilization by 30% by identifying unnecessary requirements

Staffed Council Member Priscilla R. Tyson, Chair of Columbus City Council Finance, Health, Human Services, and Workforce Development Committees. Reviewed and analyzed the city's operating and capital budget and coordinated passage with other Council offices, the Auditor, the Mayor's administration, and community stakeholders. Coordinated the passage of all finance, health, human service, and workforce development legislation. Highlighted accomplishments include:

• Restructuring funding for Human Services and emergency human service funding
• Provided Legislative oversight for CDBG funding and HUD programs
• Drafted legislation to increase arts funding
• Coordinated budget and capital budget passage with the Mayor's and Council President's offices.
• Coordinated Council's constituent affairs, community engagement, social media, and quarterly newsletter

A six-time nominee for Power of One: Employee Recognition Program at OhioHealth by colleagues and Emergency Department Patient Access Service Site Director for cardinal value, compassion, integrity, excellence, and stewardship. Utilized the bedside registration process to facilitate a patient's timely access to care, served as lead as needed, and trained new employees. Highlighted accomplishments include:

• Collected demographic information, screened for financial counseling, and coordinated administrative needs for patients while in the 100-bed Emergency Department
• Consistently kept JACHO standards while providing excellent customer service to patients.
• Recognized for meeting quarterly financial and accuracy performance indicators.
• Served on the Emergency Department Staff Employee Connectedness Committee
• Utilized multiple software, including Epic AhiQA. EMR, Mstat

Managed caseload of 100-130 at-risk, low to moderate-income individuals:

• Services included jointly identifying and setting objectives
• Client evaluation, skill gap evaluations, training, and barriers to self-sufficiency
• Providing appropriate referrals for assistance in the community
• Created internship program, staff training, and client curriculum through presentations and publications.
• Identifying $30K in missed billing opportunities by reexamining placement and retention
• Worked with employers to identify barriers for refugees and non-native English speakers in the application process.

Organized large-scale public education and membership recruitment events such as community forums, public hearings, panel discussions, and town hall meetings in Central and Southern Ohio. Designed and implemented grassroots strategies to mobilize members, chapters, and supporters through public education campaigns. Highlighted accomplishments include:

• Drafted articles for the website around civil liberties issues
• Coordinated inaugural Stern Institute advocacy training for Board members
• Established a community engagement strategy to raise awareness

Provide complex administrative and operational support for a portfolio to the AVP for Finance, Residential Experience, Health and Wellbeing, and Human Resources, with a combined budget of over $1 billion and 4,000 employees. Track, manage, and coordinate strategic alignment of goals, efficiencies, and projects to meet business needs. Identify and outline workflow changes for better optimization. Current accomplishments include:

• Develop and produce materials for cross-functional portfolio meeting structure working with stakeholders.
• Research benchmarking for various projects within higher education, health and wellbeing, and public policy for portfolio areas
• Led and analyzed policy implications for the portfolio for health and wellbeing and human resources.
• Coordinated project management for HR and Health and Wellbeing portfolio, including term position, exit survey, reclassification, posting guidelines for student life, basic needs, Scarlet, and Grey advantage
• Assisted in creating a unit employee well being, recognition and engagement strategy