Laurie Kuiper

About Laurie Kuiper

A dynamic government relations professional with diverse experience and a proven track record of accomplishment. Skilled at translating business needs into policy and legislative proposals, and a keen ability to plan and execute advocacy strategy. A highly effective communicator with executive presence and expertise in the following areas: • Legislative Strategy • Relationship Building• Coalition Development• Public Policy Analysis• Oral & Written Testimony• Regulatory Comment Letters• Grassroots Advocacy• Workgroup Facilitation• Procurement Support

Experience

1. Senior Director, State Government Relations

   Nationwide

   Feb 2020 — Present · DC, US

   Chief lobbyist and lead liaison to Governor’s offices, legislatures, and state agencies in the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. Develop and execute government relations strategies and supervise contract lobbyists. Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to analyze legislative proposals and develop policy positions. Represent Nationwide’s interests with state and national trade associations, chambers of commerce and industry coalitions. Provide strategic advice on legislative initiatives and advocacy briefings to executive leadership and management staff. Key Initiatives• State legislation and executive orders related to Covid-19 that impact business• State budgets and proposals that expand business-related taxes • Legislative initiatives related to business interruption coverage• Proposals that impact workers’ compensation coverage• Liability protection for businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic

Education

• Cornell University

  Master of Science, M.S., Applied Economics & Management Science

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  Bachelor of Arts, B.A., Economics

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  Bachelor of Arts, B.A., International Relations

Skills

• Analysis
• Political Strategy
• Health Policy
• Policy
• Community Outreach
• Legislative Relations
• Coalitions
• Employee Benefits
• Local Government
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Strategy
• Management
• Message Development
• Politics
• Proposal Writing
• Legislation
• Public Policy
• Crisis Communications
• Insurance
• Program Management
• Press Releases
• Strategic Planning
• Executive Management
• Leadership
• Fundraising
• Healthcare
• Public Relations
• Managed Care
• Policy Analysis