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Director of Government Affairs & Advocacy @Chinese American Service League
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Government Affairs & Advocacy @Chinese American Service League
Lead the Government Affairs and Advocacy Department, overseeing strategy, execution, and staff development- Advise elected officials and senior leaders on legislation and budget to achieve policy objectives and serve community needs- Develop and lead government outreach strategies across federal, state, county, and city levels- Wrote and introduced a bill in partnership with a Chicago City Alderperson- Drive the development of an annual advocacy and legislative agenda in alignment with organizational priorities- Serve as the primary liaison to elected officials and government agencies, including members of Congress, state legislators, and local government officials- Plan and coordinate high-impact advocacy initiatives such as testifying at public hearings and advocacy days to advance CASL’s policy priorities- Coordinate civic engagement initiatives in collaboration with other communication organizations.
EDUCATION
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations; Communications
Georgetown University
Master in Public Administration
Cornell University
Diversity and Inclusion
ABOUT LISA T. WRIGHT
Senior Government Affairs and Policy Professional with 14+ years of experience in managing multimillion-dollar strategic partnerships, leading policy and legislative initiatives, and developing community engagement programs. Extensive expertise in public policy, government relations, bipartisan collaboration, project management, event planning, communications strategy, and advocacy. Won two awards for research on the Women, Peace, and Security Act and its impact on U.S. foreign and military relations. Facilitated over 350 presentations and workshops. Fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Indonesian.Specialties- government affairs, legislation, public policy- education, early childhood development- criminal justice, public safety- gender studies- diversity, equity, and inclusion - adult training/workshops- social-emotional learning (SEL)Goal - elevate diverse perspectives to increase equity and protect human rights.
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