Policy Analyst, Lobbyist

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SUMMARY

Holds a master’s degree in Public

Administration. Over ten years of

experience working in

government affairs and legislative

environments. Has experience

testifying in front of Senate and

House committees. Experience

maintaining and enhancing

relationships with elected officials

and agency staff. Experience

working with health care

providers and staff. Self-

motivated and has the proven

ability to meet challenging

deadlines by managing several

projects at a time. Thrives in fast-

paced, ever-changing

environment.

TARA WEAVER

LOBBYIST - GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS & POLICY

EXPERIENCE

POLICY ANALYST • THE WASHINGTON COUNCIL FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH • 2019 - 2020

I conducted independent research and analysis for the Council. I also tracked bills during legislative session and completed bill analyses. I wrote correspondence to lawmakers and agency staff on behalf of the Council and its members. I worked with other organizations, including state agencies, to implement and ensure compliance with new rules and laws. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I tracked ever-changing state and federal requirements and kept our members up to date. I served as the state captain for the 2020 Community Behavioral Health Hill Days, coordinating with our members to ensure they were prepared to advocate to federal lawmakers. I also represented the Council in front of House and Senate committees, voicing concerns of the Council by giving testimony. MANAGEMENT ANALYST • WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRIES • 2015 - 2019

I conducted and presented independent research for the agency director’s office, provided analyses, and prepared responses to complex inquiries from legislators, lobbyists, and constituents. I briefed leadership and staff on content and status of agency deliverables and commitments on policy issues and provide recommendations. I managed or assisted with special projects from the L&I director’s office. I assisted our Rules Coordinator file rules with the Office of the Code Reviser. Utilizing SPSS and Excel, I analyzed large sets of data. I supported the director in his role on the Select Committee on Quality Improvement in State Hospitals, including briefing him on issues facing the committee, attending committee meetings, and conducting research. I was the project manager to successfully build and strengthen a relationship between our elevator program and specific stakeholders. I led the successful implementation of 2

SKILLS

I flourish in an environment in

which I am challenged with new

and diverse assignments. I have

great organizational skills and a

strong ability to work efficiently

under pressure and handle

complex situations, as well as the

ability to work long hours. I have

strong facilitative,

communication, and

interpersonal skills. I am skilled at

analytical and narrative writing

and oral presentation. I possess

skills with a variety of analytical

tools, including SPSS, and am

adept at learning new software. I

am proficient in the Microsoft

Office suite.

an agency-wide enterprise risk management program. I was the project manager for several other agency projects, including the creation of the cost benefit analysis and small business economic impact statement for the sick leave act (I-1433) and an agency-wide lean rulemaking project. During the Legislative session, I identified, tracked, and monitored bills that would impact L&I, conducted bill analyses, and provided other support as needed.

LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT • OFFICE OF PROGRAM RESEARCH • 2011 - 2015 I provided nonpartisan support to House of Representatives’ committee members and staff. I created committee hearing agendas, bill analyses, and bill reports, maintained confidentiality, provided administrative support, tracked bills, and maintained and archived files. I was the liaison between committee members and committee staff, and other legislators, lobbyists, media, and the general public. This experience allowed me to build professional relationships with committee staff, legislative staff, agency staff, and legislators.

EDUCATION

MASTER’S IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION • THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE As part of this program, I successfully completed Advanced Research Methods, focusing on quantitative and qualitative data analysis using Excel and SPSS to analyze large sets of data. I wrote white papers, a non-profit business plan with a budget, strategic plans, and multiple grants, both individually and in teams. I gave many presentations, growing my communication skills and my ability to utilize presentation tools and software.

BACHELOR OF THE ARTS • THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE Emphasis in Political Science, Economics, and U.S. History. INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

I enjoy volunteering with local organizations, enjoying the great outdoors of the Pacific Northwest, practicing yoga and meditation at local yoga studios, painting, and reading historical fiction and mysteries.

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