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Joelle Foskett

Troy

Summary

Proactive and goal oriented government affairs professional with robust background in policy development and legislative strategy. Proven track record of advancing legislative priorities and establishing strong relationships with key stakeholders. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering results in dynamic environments, with specialized skills in regulatory analysis and stakeholder engagement.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Government Affairs

NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports
11.2022 - Current
  • Act as an access point for individuals who hold elected office to communicate with our agency providing support for proposed events and expertise on our agency’s system of care.
  • Coordinate communication with executive level staff to adhere to state policy, regulations, and positions ensuring external messaging is consistent with our internal positions.
  • Track and report on critical legislation for our budget office, attend 3-way budget negotiation meetings, develop testimony.
  • Serve as the lead on the Opioid Settlement Board and act as the representative for the agency’s efforts at a number of interstate consortiums, boards, and task forces.
  • Collaboratively draft op-eds, hearing testimony, talking points and presentations.
  • Act as a Federal, State, County, and municipal policy liaison.
  • Oversee a staff of 3 employees.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with government agencies to enhance service delivery.

Legislative Director/ Chief of Staff

NYS Senator Pete Harckham
01.2019 - 11.2022
  • Negotiated and amended legislation to create a product that effectuates change and is politically viable.
  • Participated in budget meetings, tracked the status and advised on potential negotiation tactics.
  • Maintained communication with Senate leadership, pertinent agencies, local governments, and stakeholders regarding legislative priorities.
  • Reviewed all external communications including Committee Agendas, sign-on letters, legislative requests, op-eds and quotes.
  • Provided expertise for policies developed during the Joint Task Force on Opioids, Addiction and Overdose Prevention.
  • Advised and oversaw our office’s communications strategy for governmental work and campaign strategy for reelection efforts.
  • Managed a team of 12 on matters related to community relations, legislation and communications.
  • Coordinated extensive research on local, state, and federal policies to develop legislation promoting smart growth.

Realtor

Berkshire Hathaway
06.2011 - 12.2019
  • Cultivated strong client relationships through effective communication and detail oriented personalized service.
  • Guided clients through property transactions. Kept abreast on land use regulations, GIS mapping, financing incentives and changes to ensure the most advantageous terms.
  • Conducted market analyses to determine property values and develop competitive marketing strategies.
  • Implemented marketing strategies across multiple platforms to enhance property visibility and attract potential buyers.


Risk Analyst

NYS Department of Taxation and Finance
06.2017 - 01.2019
  • Spearheading the agency-wide effort to construct an Enterprise Risk Management plan for review by the Division of Budget. Quantified risks and presented findings to our Executive Leadership Group.
  • Mitigate risks identified by the Internal Revenue Service’s, the Office of The State Comptroller, or KPMG by identifying subject matter experts, formulating a Corrective Action Plan, and keeping action items timely.
  • Completed Lean Belt training to facilitate streamlining existing processes. Lead Kaizen event to improve employee security access. Presented our findings to our Executive Board. Assisted in a Stream Mapping session regarding procurements for the Department of Homeland Security.
  • Oversaw the Department’s Internal Control program, review and submit B350 in accordance wi Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. (COSO)

Legislative Associate/ Public Lands Advocate/ Director of Government Affairs

Adirondack Mountain Club
11.2008 - 06.2013
  • Testified before the legislature, governmental agencies, and local governments, crafted written comments and recommendations to the Environmental Protection Agency, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation regarding various natural resource management plans.
  • Worked with local governments to build consensus supporting our organization’s positions regarding land use management.
  • Advocated for the continued funding of the Environmental Protection Fund and other environmentally friendly legislation consistent with the club’s mission; organized and scheduled lobby days; researched, tracked and authored legal memos and completed the lobbying report.
  • Authored the View From Albany to be sent out to our membership and the online community.
  • Initiated, recruited and supervised an internship program, and acted as office manager and supervisor to our interns and volunteers.
  • Presented to our Board of Directors information on issues our organization was currently engaging, including counsel on proposed policy positions.


Education

Masters - Public Administration

Syracuse University, Maxwell School

B.S. - Environmental Affairs

The College of Saint Rose

Skills

  • Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite and Mac OS
  • Experienced with SharePoint and social media management tools
  • Lean Belt trained
  • Trained in Clear Language
  • Legislative advocacy
  • Public relations
  • Political acumen
  • Negotiation tactics
  • Problem-solving

Affiliations

  • Citizens Advisory Board, City of Troy School District
  • PTA President, City of Troy School District
  • NYS Opioid Settlement Board, Executive Secretary
  • Rensselaer County Heroin Coalition, Member
  • Collar City Runners Club, Member
  • Troy Joint Task Force on Sustainability, Member

Timeline

Director of Government Affairs

NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports
11.2022 - Current

Legislative Director/ Chief of Staff

NYS Senator Pete Harckham
01.2019 - 11.2022

Risk Analyst

NYS Department of Taxation and Finance
06.2017 - 01.2019

Realtor

Berkshire Hathaway
06.2011 - 12.2019

Legislative Associate/ Public Lands Advocate/ Director of Government Affairs

Adirondack Mountain Club
11.2008 - 06.2013

B.S. - Environmental Affairs

The College of Saint Rose

Masters - Public Administration

Syracuse University, Maxwell School

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