Jessika Eglin

Government Affairs Manager @Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA)

Richmond, VA, US

Develop and implement comprehensive government affairs strategies at the federal, state, and local levels to advance the Authority\'s priorities and initiatives.• Represent the Authority before federal, state, and local officials, lawmakers, and agencies to build support and secure funding for passenger rail projects and initiatives.• Monitor legislative and regulatory activity and provide strategic guidance to the Authority\'s leadership team on matters related to government affairs, including legislative and regulatory proposals, political dynamics, and emerging issues.• Work with VPRA leadership to identify policy opportunities and develop proactive strategies for advancing VPRA legislative priorities.• Work collaboratively with the Authority\'s legal, communications, and engineering project management teams to ensure alignment and coordination of government affairs activities with broader organizational goals and objectives.• Represent VPRA at government meetings, public hearings, and other relevant events and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.• Work with key stakeholders and industry groups to coordinate government affairs activities and provide strategic advice to influence policy decisions and legislation affecting VPRA.• Develop talking points, testimony, advocacy materials and handouts, and other guidance as needed.• Keep up to date with the latest government affairs and transportation policy developments and advise VPRA leadership on any potential impacts or opportunities for the organization.• Develop and manage relationships with government affairs consultants and vendors, as needed.

Florida State University

BS in Political Science and minor in Women Studies

St. Petersburg College

Associate's degree

The George Washington University

Politcal Science

Gulf High School

High School Diploma