Gary Dougherty
Senior Director, State Government Affairs @American Diabetes Association
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director, State Government Affairs @American Diabetes Association
Translate the Association’s advocacy goals and legislative priorities into working plans for Ohio as well as Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.Develop strategies to secure legislation and regulation that meets the Association’s priorities and to oppose proposals deemed harmful to people with diabetes including- Monitor legislative and regulatory activity - Secure sponsors for legislation - Draft bill/regulatory language - Prepare and coordinate legislative testimony and fact sheetsConsistently deliver legislative victories of significance for people living with or at risk for diabetes.Registered lobbyist in multiple states / Select and supervise contract lobbyists in multiple statesActive partner in a variety of diabetes-focused coalitions in multiple statesDevelop and implement media and grassroots campaigns
EDUCATION
Kent State University
MA, Political Science (Political Campaign Management)
Ashland University
BA, Political Science
SKILLS
ABOUT GARY DOUGHERTY
Advocacy is my passion. I relish roles where I can advocate on behalf of those who…
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