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Nicole Lynch

O'Fallon,MO

Summary

Motivated social worker with comprehensive knowledge of issues and policies impacting the long-term care industry. Collaborative and analytical advocate with a passion for improving quality care and quality of life for residents.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Policy and Advocacy Director

VOYCE
01.2022 - Current
  • Serve as the state's lead advocate and lobbyist for long-term care consumer justice.
  • Monitored legislative developments and analyzed potential impact on the organization''s cause, informing strategy adjustments as needed.
  • Take an active role in state and local coalitions; coordinate advocacy efforts with advocates from across the state
  • Spearheaded successful lobbying campaigns focused on improving long-term care by coordinating targeted outreach efforts to policymakers and influencers.
  • Crafted compelling messaging materials for various audiences, including fact sheets, policy briefs, legislative testimony, blog posts, social media content, and action alerts.
  • Established partnerships with other organizations to amplify advocacy messages, increasing reach and impact in key policy areas.
  • Developed and delivered training programs to empower volunteer advocates, boosting their skills and confidence in representing the organization''s mission.

Grants and Public Policy Coordinator

VOYCE
10.2019 - 12.2021
  • Identify and monitor local and state legislative initiatives.
  • Provides written and verbal advocacy communications to external stakeholders
  • Prepared grants and state/federal reports.
  • Identified, developed and administered grants in accordance with funder requirements.
  • Managed grants calendar to meet proposal and report deadlines.

Residential Support Coordinator

Harambee House RCF
11.2016 - 12.2018
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of a 15-bed Residential Care Facility for adults with severe and persistent mental illness
  • Provided oversight and direct supervision of ten direct care/med tech staff.
  • Maintained facility compliance with state-level oversight agencies.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for residents.

Legislative Intern

Empower Missouri
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Enhanced legislative research by analyzing bills, tracking their progress, and preparing detailed reports.
  • Gathered valuable data through attending committee hearings, summarizing key points.
  • Updated databases for tracking legislation movement to ensure accuracy of information provided to staff members.
  • Built strong relationships with fellow interns and staff members through effective teamwork on various assignments.
  • Assisted in coordinating meetings with lobbyists, advocacy groups, constituents, and other stakeholders to discuss pertinent policy issues.
  • Developed an understanding of state government processes while working closely alongside legislative staff members.

Education

Master of Social Work -

University of Missouri, Columbia
Columbia, MO
05.2019

Bachelor of Psychology -

Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
05.2016

Skills

  • Expertise in Long-Term Care Industry
  • Policy Analysis
  • Legislative Advocacy
  • Effective Communication
  • Public Speaking
  • Relationship Building
  • Team Leadership

Contract Work

Missouri Council on Aging

Aging and Disability Network Coordinator

Established a statewide grasstops group of over 200 individuals to engage them in policy advocacy.

Organized and facilitated biweekly legislative update calls.

Timeline

Policy and Advocacy Director

VOYCE
01.2022 - Current

Grants and Public Policy Coordinator

VOYCE
10.2019 - 12.2021

Legislative Intern

Empower Missouri
01.2019 - 06.2019

Residential Support Coordinator

Harambee House RCF
11.2016 - 12.2018

Master of Social Work -

University of Missouri, Columbia

Bachelor of Psychology -

Missouri State University

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