Extensive experience in strategy and advocacy at the municipal, state and federal levels representing the largest newspaper organization in the country. Adept at tracking legislation and analyzing data and policy, as well as steering committees on implications of proposed bills and rules. Additionally, translate policy-relevant research into digestible briefs and talking points. Collaborate with policy makers to draft, write, and successfully pass legislation.
Pictured: Illinois Press Association Executive Board of Directors and Executive Director, Dennis DeRossett.
Highlights & Achievements:
Gain bi-partisan consensus with legislators across state lines resulting in favorable outcomes for more than 400 members.
Introduce and co-author two legislative bills with bi-partisan support.
Lobbied and secured a 4-year moratorium on public notices from the Speaker of the House of Representatives, who acknowledge my achievement with a congratulatory letter to commemorate the first of its kind victory.
