SUMMARY

Creative and detail-oriented public policy expert with over 10 years of legislative experience in government and nonprofit environments. Exceptional research skills and the ability to clearly communicate results verbally, visually, or in writing. Experience managing teams to perform at high levels, meeting organizational goals.

EDUCATION

Master of Public Administration, May 2020
Public Policy concentration
University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska

Bachelor of Arts, 2005
Religious Studies major
Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colorado

EXPERIENCE

Policy Analyst

Nebraska Legislative Research Division
Lincoln, Nebraska
October 2012 - April 2021

  • Planned and executed quantitative and qualitative research projects used to shape public policy and successfully pass legislation.

  • Winner of four National Conference of State Legislatures’ awards from 2018-2021 for innovation in research and policy analysis.

  • Served as a project lead on annual research products, responsible for managing teams, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.

  • Developed policy documents, surveys, data visualizations, whitepapers, websites, and presentations customized to fit policymaker needs.

  • Drafted maps using GIS software for legislative redistricting.

  • Communications Director

Communications Director

Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts
Omaha, Nebraska
January 2011 - October 2012

  • Directed the organization’s national communications and brand strategy.

  • Managed staff and volunteers to execute large-scale events, including conferences, auctions, and fundraisers that raised millions of dollars.

  • Developed content for the web and social media platforms that boosted online engagement by 500%.

  • Guided editorial direction for press releases, promotions, and other media products.

  • Collaborated with NBC News, Fox News, NPR, The Atlantic, and other online media, achieving national recognition for organizational goals.


Reporter

The VOICE News
Hickman, Nebraska
August 2005 - December 2008

  • Met daily deadlines for hundreds of news, feature, and investigative stories.

  • Shot photographs, produced video segments, and processed digital images.

  • Supervised business accounts and planned marketing campaigns for clients.

  • Designed graphics, logos, and layouts for programs, magazines, and newsletters.

  • Maintained archives of various media, including photos, video, articles, advertising and graphics.


SKILLS

Public Policy, Research, Communications, Program Evaluation, Data Visualization, Survey Methodology, Project Management, Web Design, Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS, Statistics, Excel, PowerPoint, and Final Cut Pro.

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

  • Unicameral Session Review – 2020, 2019, 2018 & 2017

  • Space: The Final Frontier of Public-Private Partnerships – May 2020

  • The Farm Bill: From Past to Present – March 2019

  • The Opioid Epidemic: Nebraska’s Response to a National Crisis – March 2018

  • Nebraska At-a-Glance – Nov. 2017, Feb. 2015, March 2013

  • Bitcoin and Blockchain FAQ – December 2017

  • Self-Driving Cars: A Policy and Technology Review – September 2017

  • Firearm Laws in Nebraska – March 2016

  • Nebraska Prisoner Reentry FAQ – July 2014