Twenty years. One through-line.

1. Today

   Principal, ELY Public Affairs

   Founded a WOSB-certified boutique firm focused on transportation, community development, and the environment.

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2. 2010s

   Director of Strategic Partnerships, Smart Growth America

   Led SGA's outreach and coalition-building and cultivated a nationwide movement of smart growth advocates.

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3. 2013

   Director of Strategic Partnerships, Transportation for America

   Expanded a diverse national coalition, oversaw state field offices, and was primary liaison to partners; developed revenue strategies.

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4. 2012

   Transportation Director, National Association of Regional Councils

   Built NARC's transportation program and policy, staffed its Transportation Committee, and liaised with U.S. DOT and Congress.

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5. 2000s

   Legislative Director, Rep. Nick J. Rahall (WV-03)

   Ran the legislative team in 2307 Rayburn; House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee portfolio.

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6. Earlier

   U.S. Senate Commerce Committee & U.S. House Budget Committee

   Staff for Sen. Ernest Hollings on Commerce, Science & Transportation; House Budget Committee.

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7. Education

   Johns Hopkins University & University of Michigan

   M.A. Strategic Communication (Johns Hopkins); B.A. Political Science (Michigan, Ann Arbor).

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Today that experience powers ELY's advocacy training, stakeholder interviewing, full-service engagement campaigns, and federal grant strategy.