Gwen Salt

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT GWEN SALT

Hi, my name is Gwen This is a story about how I became a policy wonk. My passion for government relations began at an early age. My father would bring home a copy of the Arizona Republic newspaper, then he would ask me to pick one news article, read it, and explained it to him. Explaining current events to my father is what provoked my first interest in politics than later public policy. My initial interest in politics prompted me to choose Political Science as my college major. After college, I knew the only way to learn and understand politics was to work in Washington D.C. My first D.C. job began my passion for government affairs/relations. I have learned an invaluable amount about the intricacy and diplomacy of the legislative and regulatory process in D.C. No college textbook could teach me what I have learned. I never imagined as a kid I would learn how legislation and policies are developed, especially walking through the halls of Congress or White House, and learning to command and keep the attention of members of Congress or high-level government officials! Nor would I think how much I enjoy developing and solving policy problems by influencing policy. To further enhance my extensive government relations knowledge and experiences, I enrolled in graduate school. received my Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Southern California in 2020. Currently, I am seeking opportunities that will allow me to continue to analyze and influence policies. My extensive government relations experience and Master’s degree have prepared me to help organizations and companies benefit from government programs and policies. Skills: • Verbal and written communication • Interpersonal and negotiation • Analytical and problem-solving • Strategic thinker • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software