D C Public Policy

Nzinga J. H. Dyson

**** ******* ***** * Suitland, MD 20746

Phone: 240-***-**** * Email: ************@*****.*** * LinkedIn Profile

Professional Summary

A public policy professional and attorney with 10 years of experience in government and advocacy roles. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, with a proven capability to advise on legislative strategies and government opportunities.

Professional Experience

Director January 2023-May 2024

The Williams Group; Washington, D.C.

Built and maintain relationships with legislators, staff members, and other government officials.

Built and maintained relationships with firm clients.

Connected firm clients with relevant legislators, staff members, and government officials.

Monitored legislation and regulations relevant to firm clients.

Developed effective strategies to influence government policy and legislation.

Principal May 2021- January 2023

Lewis-Burke Associates; Washington, D.C.

Advised clients on Federal research opportunities and strategies to engage with Federal research agencies and Capitol Hill.

Executed sophisticated client advocacy strategies.

Led firm initiatives related to national security and environmental research.

Legislative Counsel July 2016 – April 2021

U. S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security,

Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery; Washington, D.C.

Performed legislative and policy activities by assisting in the development of legislative strategies, presenting policy alternatives, drafting legislative proposals, and gathering support from Members and key stakeholders.

Conduct oversight activities related to matters before the Committee and its relevant Subcommittees, including:

oRecommending oversight strategies, such as official letters and Member-level meetings with stakeholders.

oMonitoring oversight developments and suggesting responsive measures; and Coordinating responses to inquiries from Members and other interested parties.

oAdvising Committee Members, the Staff Director, Subcommittee Directors and Chief Counsels on Legislative and Oversight matters that pertain to emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.

oAssisting with the coordination and production of hearings by identifying potential witnesses, preparing written memoranda, Member statements, and questions for the record.

oRepresenting the Committee during legislative and policy negotiations, discussions, and other activities.

oProviding information on and generate ideas for responses to current events.

oDeveloping and maintaining productive relationships with stakeholders by meeting with individuals, interest groups, and Administration officials.

Office Manager January 2016 – July 2016

U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Homeland Security; Washington, D.C.

Provided advice and guidance to management and staff on administrative procedures, regulations, and requirements.

Ordered and maintained office equipment and supplies.

Managed the spring, summer, and fall intern groups.

Managed the Research and Office Assistants.

Served as the liaison for Congressional offices on administrative matters.

Developed and maintained relationships with House Administrative Offices.

Served as the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the office.

Maintained the appearance of the office.

Served as the space planning and resource liaison for the Committee.

Ensured that the Committee credit card procedures and practices were followed.

Prepared travel authorizations and vouchers for approval.

Maintained logs and delivered correspondence related to the Committee.

Greeted visitors and guests.

Other duties as assigned.

Special Assistant to the Chairman May 2014 – January 2016

Ian Reid LLC; Washington, D.C.

Provided strategic advice and counsel to the firm’s Chairman and leadership team on public policy related to geopolitical issues, research, and current events.

Prepared detailed analysis and summaries for clients with local government issues related to Homeland Security and public safety.

Reviewed and edit client agreements and other related documents.

Other Related Professional Experience

Legal Intern

Office of Ethics and Accountability

Prince George’s County, MD; Largo, MD November 2013-May 2014

Research Assistant

North Carolina Central University School of Law

Professor Nareissa Smith; Durham, NC October 2011 - May 2013

Congressional Intern

United States Congress

Office of Congresswoman Donna Edwards, Washington, DC, Summer 2012

Legal Intern

Office of the State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County Maryland

Upper Marlboro, MD, Summer 2011

Legal Intern

Law Offices of Darryl A. Kelley and Associates

Camp Springs, MD - Summer 2006 and 2007

Education

J.D. - North Carolina Central University School of Law; Durham, NC

B.A. - Morgan State University; Baltimore, MD

Bar Admission

Maryland

Social Associations

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (Xi Zeta Omega Chapter)

oAttorney Advisor 2019

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