Extended work:

Women’s Political Collaborative of Tennessee: a bi-partisan organization whose primary goal is the full and equal participation of women in government and the political process at all levels.

Vice-President of Legislation

Preside over meetings of Legislative Committee

• Lead Women’s Day on The Hill with President

• Determine legislative issues organization will pursue

• Meet with elected officials and community leaders regarding legislative agenda

• Speak with media as need arises

• Fundraising for organization lobbyist compensation

NCJW: non-profit organization with a membership of 180,000 working to better the lives of families, women and children.

 State Public Affairs Chairperson – Tennessee,

• Advocacy training for membership

• Lobbyist – local, state and federal

• Development and implementation of programs and events; local, state and federal

• Budget development and management for public affairs for state

• Created and composed column for each organization newsletter

• Media contact regarding organization’s position on community issues with both press releases and providing interviews with media outlets.

• Communication with elected officials and community leaders

• Collaborate and work with other non-profit groups to achieve common goals

• Chairperson and Coordinator for annual “Day on the Hill” and “Washington Institute” which bring members of the organization to Capital Hills in Nashville and Washington meet with elected officials.  Conduct training sessions during these events.

• Taught the organization’s “Hello Israel” program in public and private schools.

Vice-President, Legislative Affairs, Executive Board of Nashville Section

• Duties as listed above focused on the local section rather than statewide

 Chairwoman, Executive Board of Nashville Section, serving as executive officer of organization

• Developed and implemented survey for reorganization of section

• Report out of survey and recommendations for section reorganization

• Planning membership meetings and recruiting new members.

A Step Ahead Foundation of Middle Tennessee: a non-profit organization providing Long Acting Reversal Contraception (LARC) at no cost.

• Board member with member with focus on community presence and growth

• Development Committee member focusing on grants, online and written fundraising

Advocates for Women’s and Kids’ Equality –AWAKE: a nonprofit organization focused on the advancement of women and kids through education and policy change. 

• Advocacy Committee member – assist with lobbying effort

Tennessee Coalition of the Alzheimer’s Association: coalition of 5 chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association in Tennessee

Public Policy Coordinator  

• This part-time paid position entailed advocacy on a state and federal level

• Represented organization as part of Governor’s Advisory committee

• Lobbying on a state and federal level

• Instrumental in working with Tennessee Legislature in securing $ 16.5 million from state budget which triggered a federal grant of $ 19 million for alternative to nursing home care for the elderly and disabled

• Conducted information sessions for members

• Coordinated events for members to lobby on state and federal levels

• Continued as a volunteer with local chapter to assist with implementation of the program

Nashville Academy of Medicine Alliance: auxiliary organization of the Nashville Academy of Medicine whose focus is community health. 

Member

• Participated in various projects supported by organization including the Health Hall at the Adventure Science Museum and Planned Parenthood

Legislative Liaison

• Served as Volunteer Lobbyist on issues related to women and children’s health issues

• Conducted training and information on advocacy for members

• Coordinated visits for members to meet with elected officials

• Represented organization as part of several health-related coalitions

The Temple Cemetery Committee

Co-Chairperson  

• Researched and wrote book for congregation on the Jewish Rituals of Death and Burial

• Negotiated and drafted contracts with vendors for services

• Maintained all minutes and budget preparation.

• Committee member while recipient of grants, historical recognition and rededication.