Jc Considine

About Jc Considine

Experienced Government Affairs Leader having spent over 25 years at the nexus of K-12 and Higher Education policy – leading state government relations for a global education company and serving as a senior leader at the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Expert in legislative/regulatory affairs, strategic lobbying, and crisis management, focusing on policy execution and implementing public affairs plans that directly expanded market access and maximized growth to improve student outcomes.

Experience

1. Vice President, State Government Relations

   Pearson

   Oct 2020 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Leads the company\'s U.S. State Government Relations team, managing the work of regional government relations directors and contract lobbyists. Develops a robust public affairs strategy to achieve the company\'s legislative, regulatory, and policy objectives. Works collaboratively with the Pearson business units to identify priorities and develop/implement annual state public affairs plans for each state. Responsible for compliance with state and local lobbying and reporting rules and regulations. Manages association relationships. Builds positive relationships with state and local political, education, and business leaders to enhance the company\'s profile and partner on innovative solutions to improve student outcomes.

Education

• Bowdoin College

  A.B.

  1989 — 1993

• The University of Texas at Austin - The LBJ School of Public Affairs

  Master of Public Affairs

  1999 — 2001