Government & Public Affairs Strategy
Helping organizations navigate government, public pressure and complex decision-making environments.
Organizations operating in government-facing or highly visible environments often face challenges that go beyond business strategy alone. Public perception, political dynamics, regulation and stakeholder relationships can all impact whether projects move forward or stall.
I help organizations navigate those environments by bringing clarity, alignment and strategic coordination to initiatives involving government, public affairs and economic development.
My experience includes operating at the highest levels of state government and inside highly regulated industries, working directly with elected officials, regulators, executive leadership, community stakeholders and public-facing organizations across West Virginia.
This work often includes government relations, public affairs strategy, stakeholder coordination, economic development support, issue navigation and positioning initiatives in ways that build credibility, strengthen relationships and maintain forward momentum.
Outcomes
Relevant Experience
Stronger relationships with government and community stakeholders
Better alignment between organizations, public officials and partners
Clearer positioning around public-facing initiatives and projects
Improved ability to navigate regulatory and political environments
Increased support and momentum around economic development and community initiatives
Faster coordination and decision-making in complex environments
Led external affairs, stakeholder engagement and government relations for a regulated utility serving more than 600,000 customers across West Virginia
Worked directly with regulators, lawmakers, executive branch leadership and local officials in high-visibility and highly regulated environments
Supported business attraction, communications and positioning efforts through the West Virginia Department of Commerce
Led and supported statewide initiatives involving infrastructure, tourism, economic development and public affairs
Directed government and stakeholder strategy for statewide nonprofit and advocacy organizations
Experience navigating legislative, regulatory and public-facing issues involving the Public Service Commission, executive branch agencies and local government leadership