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Senior policy analyst with extensive experience in fiscal policy, programme evaluation, and public administration. Skilled in quantitative and qualitative analysis, and clear communication of complex information to diverse audiences. Collaborative team member with a proven track record of working across stakeholders and providing high-quality, evidence-informed policy advice.
Minnesota Management and Budget August 2024 – Present
• Oversee a total portfolio exceeding $28 billion across 19 funds for environment, energy, transportation, and public safety policy areas
• Provide expert policy advice to the Governor, state agency senior officials, and the legislature on more than 500 funding requests across 35 agencies and 27 funds, including identifying solutions and making recommendations to address complex fiscal and policy issues
• Manage and direct four budget analysts, providing strategic direction, performance development, and conflict resolution methods
• Represent the agency on four high-profile external policy groups: Climate Change Subcabinet, Electricity as a Fuel Working Group, Minnesota Council on Transportation Access, and Blatnik Bridge Project Subcabinet
Minnesota Management and Budget August 2021 – August 2024
• Provided independent, expert policy analysis on high-profile topics to policy leaders and diverse stakeholders for a $10 billion budget
• Facilitated collaboration and consensus-building among disparate stakeholders to realize policy resolutions, including generational investments modifying six revenue streams to increase funding for all modes of transportation by 65 percent
Wisconsin Legislature March 2020 – August 2021
• Conducted programme and budget analyses and provided legislative testimony to inform legislative decisions for a $6 billion budget
• Produced 81 memorandums, 23 budget issue papers, and four informational papers expertly communicating complicated fiscal policy issues, including policy alternatives, considerations, and recommendations
Wisconsin Legislature June 2016 – March 2020
• Co-published eight programme evaluation reports based on objective quantitative and qualitative analyses to assess performance
• Statistical software consultant for a team of 15 people on methodologies to conduct complex quantitative analyses
• Projects included urban mental health services, planning and financing capital infrastructure projects, comparing nursing home quality of care, administration of group insurance programmes, provision of economic development grants, and more
La Follette School of Public Affairs, University of Wisconsin – Madison
• United States Department of Energy Workforce Development Programme; Dean’s List
University of Wisconsin – Madison
• Graduated with distinction; Community and Environmental Scholars Programme member and merit scholarship recipient; Economics merit scholarship recipient for high achievement; Economics Honors Society; Dean’s List
Analysis: quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, objective and accurate analyses that provide actionable solutions
Programme Evaluation: analysing the attainment of objectives, measuring outcomes and success, developing policy recommendations
Policy Expertise: critically analysing high-profile public policy, assessing legislation, working with top administrators and public officials
Communication: oral public presentations and legislative testimony, writing policy briefs, programme evaluations, methodological papers
Environmental Stewardship: Active involvement in conservation and supporting native biodiversity and enjoyment of natural spaces
Analytical Learning: Passionate about financial literacy, public policy, and staying informed on current affairs
Community Leadership: Serve on the City Bikeways & Trails Committee, and a graduate of the City Citizen Leadership Academy
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