Tiffany del Rio

About Tiffany del Rio

Versatile government relations and communications leader with extensive knowledge of legislative processes at the federal, state, and local levels. Ability to apply political acumen with elected and appointed officials, legislative and municipal staff, external partners, community groups, and the media. Experience working across various functions and interfacing with senior-level executives, including boards.

Experience

1. Government Relations and External Partnerships

   Team Rubicon

   Jul 2020 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Established a federal presence and Government Relations department for the organization; Successfully advocated for the passage of the Supporting Education Recognition for Veterans during Emergencies (SERVE) Act, ultimately securing its inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act.•Formulate and execute a comprehensive government relations strategy, including federal, state, and local advocacy; Responsible for delivery of the Team Rubicon’s first congressional testimony on Afghan resettlement efforts.•Establish partnerships to advance organizational goals, leading key engagements and securing a significant Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA for a designated seat in the National Response Coordination Center.•Manage high-profile visits, including the President of the United States, the First Lady, state governors and members of Congress.•Design and implement an effective international relations strategy, fostering connections through outreach and meetings with embassies, USAID, State Department, and leaders of international non-governmental organizations.

Education

• UCLA

  BA, Political Science

  2004 — 2008

• Georgetown University

  MA, American Government

  2009 — 2010

Skills

• Internal Communications
• Corporate Communications
• Community Outreach
• Program Management
• Policy Analysis
• Government Contracts
• Management
• Analysis
• Project Management
• Non-Technical Writing
• Public Policy
• Strategy
• Press Releases
• Data Analysis
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Leadership
• Politics
• Volunteer Management
• Proposal Writing
• Policy
• Organizational and Management Skills
• Government
• Social Media
• Editing
• Strategic Communications
• Non-Profits Organizations
• Research
• Marketing Communications