Heather Alfano

About Heather Alfano

Experienced and results-driven government affairs professional with a strong record in strategic planning, PAC management, advocacy, and fundraising. Skilled at cultivating relationships with legislators, engaging stakeholders, and building programs that increase political impact and employee participation in the political process.

Experience

1. Lead Advisor, Public Policy

   Amway

   Jul 2012 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Key member of Amway’s Global Government Affairs team responsible for developing and implementing programs to enhance corporate public policy objectives• Build and maintain relationships with Members of Congress, Congressional staff, federal candidates, industry trade groups and political organizations• Manage Amway’s legislative outreach for product policy issues including personal care, cosmetics, and nutrition• Design and promote strategies for Amway’s employee education and political involvement programs to ensure executive engagement, increase employee participation and align with public policy objectives • Responsible for all aspects of development and planning for Amway’s Political Action Committee (ALTIPAC) including establishing election cycle plans for all federal political contributions, messaging, solicitation and outreach• Manage outreach and oversee logistics for all political, corporate and philanthropic events at Amway’s Capitol Hill townhouse for federal elected officials and candidates, executives and stakeholders • Work closely with government affairs team, corporate executives and Amway staff to plan and execute events at corporate facilities outside of Washington, DC including congressional visits and political speakers

Education

• Eastern Washington University

  Bachelor of Arts, Government