Amanda White

Experience

1. Vice President of Government Relations and Research

   Florida Apartment Association

   Dec 2022 — Present · Orlando, FL, US

   Direct and oversee rental housing industry research initiatives- Serve as media contact for questions regarding FAA\'s legislative positions and public policy agenda- Oversee FAA\'s Local Government Affairs Manager program and advocacy resources- Represent FAA’s and the apartment industry’s positions at public hearings, in private legislative meetings, and in public forums as appropriate- Coordinate and communicate with contract lobbyists, general counsel and local affiliate government affairs staff- Develop and implement comprehensive government relations, strategies for state issues and when appropriate, local issues- Assists the Board of Directors, Legislative Committee and EVP in the preparation and implementation of a legislative program, which addresses overall industry concerns, as well as specific issues that arise- Assists in answering membership inquiries concerning issues, current legislation, local ordinances and other issues that affect the apartment industry- Interfaces with representatives of NAA, FAA and other state, local and related trade associations to maintain an active network of legislative information- Responsible for developing and maintaining a working knowledge of all industry related issues that can be impacted by the legislative process- Serve as liaison and coordinate the management of the Apartment Political Action Committee (APAC), including communication, fundraising, reporting, compliance, budget, and distribution issues- Develop talking points and white papers for both local and state issues- Serve as point of contact for local and state legislative information and knowledge regarding ongoing legislative issues.

Education

• The Johns Hopkins University

  MA

  2010 — 2014

• Hillsdale College

  BA

  2005 — 2009