Katie Koenig
Stayton,OR
Summary
Demonstrates strong engagement, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to work with diverse groups and interests. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Affairs Manager
Oregon Business & Industry
10.2018 - Current
- Build and strengthen relationships with policymakers, state agencies and partners in the business community to advocate for Oregon employers.
- Manage the association's foundation which sponsors work that explains the effects of adopted public policy and provides a fact-based foundation for the development of public policy.
- Work with the foundation board to oversee and execute all foundation projects and events.
- Collaborate with staff to raise and secure funding for foundation projects through donations, sponsorships and grants.
- Manage the foundation budget.
- Oversee healthcare, workforce and employment public policy areas and track corresponding legislation.
- Provide written and verbal testimony to legislative committees.
- Serve on various state agency rule advisory committees to help develop proposed rules.
- Submit comments to various state agencies on proposed rulemakings.
- Keep the association's members, board of directors and other partners up to date and engaged on public policy activity.
- Serve on the Oregon Cost Growth Target Advisory Committee and the Universal Health Plan Governance Board's Communications and Community Engagement Committee.
Advancement Director
Regis High School
04.2014 - 10.2018
- Created and managed fundraising campaigns and events.
- Cultivated relationships with major donors, alumni, the Regis Foundation Board and other stakeholders.
- Ensured donors felt valued and recognized through personalized thank-yous, reports on the impact of their gifts and special events.
- Engaged alumni through newsletters, social media and alumni events.
- Worked with administration and the school board to develop long-term strategic planning goals.
Policy Advisor
Oregon Legislature
11.2000 - 04.2004
- Supported the caucus office and legislators with policy research and guidance.
- Tracked bills and policy developments that impacted the caucus's agenda.
- Kept the caucus informed on relevant legislation.
- Assessed potential effects of proposed legislation on constituents or the state at large.
- Briefed legislators before hearings and votes.
- Engaged with constituents, interest groups and lobbyists to understand their perspectives and gather information.
- Coordinated meetings and briefings for caucus members to ensure they were well-prepared for discussions, meetings and votes.
- Drafted testimony for legislators on key bills.
- Provided testimony on behalf of legislators.
Education
Linfield College
Skills
- Skilled relationship builder
- Organized
- Collaborative
- Strategic thinker
- Strong ties to the community and influential leaders
- Effective communicator
Timeline
Public Affairs Manager
Oregon Business & Industry
10.2018 - Current
Advancement Director
Regis High School
04.2014 - 10.2018
Policy Advisor
Oregon Legislature
11.2000 - 04.2004
Linfield College
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