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Biographical

Family:

Education

• University of Chicago - MPP, development economics and social welfare policy (2012-2015)

  Activities and notes: Teaching assistant; Student Advisory Board; Center for Policy Entrepreneurship

• University of Chicago - MA, poverty and inequality (2012-2015)

  Activities and notes: China Winter Institute Fellow; Pozen Family Center for Human Rights Fellowship Award

• International Center for French Studies (Dijon, France) - French language and culture (2006)

• Ohio State University - Bachelor's, political science, international relations/diplomacy (2001-2006)

  Activities and notes: Ohio Staters Inc.; University Ambassadors; International Language Institute

Employment History

• U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Secretary (Dec. 2021-)

  Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy

• U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Congressional Relations (Feb. 2021-Dec. 2021)

  Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations

• Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (Aug. 2018-Feb. 2021)

  Senior Program Officer, Global Policy and Advocacy

• Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) (Sept. 2016-Aug. 2018)

  Legislative Director

• Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) (Aug. 2016-Sept. 2016)

  Legislative Director, Acting

• Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) (July 2015-Aug. 2016)

  Deputy Legislative Director

• Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) (July 2015-2016)

  Legislative Assistant

• Feeding America (Aug. 2014-2015)

  Graduate Social Policy and Research Intern

• Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc. (Feb. 2013-June 2013)

  Researcher, Food and Agriculture Corporate Engagement Strategy

• Cargill Inc. (June 2009-July 2012)

  International Government Relations and Policy Associate, Corporate Affairs

• Cargill Inc. (March 2007-June 2009)

  Civic Engagement Coordinator, Corporate Affairs

• Ohio Department of Agriculture (June 2005-Oct. 2006)

  Marketing Specialist, Mid-America International Agri-Trade Council

• U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Congressional Relations (Jan. 2005-April 2005)

  John Glenn Institute Fellow

Associated Organizations

• National FFA Organization (Jan. 2011-June 2015)

  Student Leadership Development Facilitator

• National FFA Organization (Oct. 2003-Oct. 2004)

  National Vice President

Activities and Interests

• Languages: French (limited working proficiency), Spanish (elementary proficiency)
  

Contact Information

Main Office
1400 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, District of Columbia 20250
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Lobbying and Foreign Representation

Listed as lobbyist by registrants:

• Cargill Inc. (2011-2012)

Lobbied on behalf of:

• Cargill Inc.

Congressional Salary

Caught Our Eye

• Gates Foundation hires Sen. Klobuchar LD

  Posted by Keturah Hetrick on Aug. 30, 2018
  Sen. Amy Klobuchar's (D-MN) legislative director has moved from the Hill to the world's largest private foundation. read more

• Klobuchar hires trade, agriculture lobbyist as legislative assistant

  Posted by Jenna Ebersole on July 21, 2015
  Sen. Amy Klobuchar's (D-Minn.) legislative team has added a new staffer to cover agriculture and food who worked as a lobbyist on similar issues. read more