Kathleen T.

Government Affairs and Communications Manager @Access Health Ct

Hartford, CT, US

Spearhead outreach and education among federal and state legislators, local, and municipal government stakeholders. Foster positive working relationships with civic leaders throughout the state to engage AHCT effectively with local communities. Determine and convey positions on important issues; communicate information effectively offering input in the legislative process. Supervise Legislative Affairs support staff team. Manage mid 6-figure Public Relations and Crisis Communications vendor contracts.• Engage state and national elected officials to foster strong relationships, working on ongoing policy development.• Coordinate messaging and outreach for the CEO and other senior leaders; organize press conferences to drive media coverage; implement targeted public relations campaigns comprised of releases, articles, event publicity, promotions and destination activities. Collaborate with marketing team on messaging to legislative leaders.• Track in-state legislative processes to minimize potential impact to Access Health CT. Collaborate and communicate with legislative contacts to build on policy development and ensure successful legislative outcomes.

Central Connecticut State University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)