Texas Senate

Description

The Texas Senate is the upper house of the Texas State Legislature. There are 31 members of the Senate, representing single-member districts across the U.S. state of Texas, with populations of approximately 806,000 per constituency, based on the 2010 U.S. Census. Next election: November 3, 2020; (16 seats) Seat: 31 Headquarters: Austin, Texas, United States Type of business: Texas Legislature, Upper house Political groups: Republican Party of Texas, Democratic Party Did you know: To win his Texas Senate position, Birdwell defeated former Republican state Senator David Sibley in a special election held on June 22, 2010. wikipedia.org

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Texas Senate Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Meagan K Warncke Meagan K Warncke Austin, Texas Area Details
Meagan K Warncke's Texas Senate Experience December 2001 - February 2003
Job Research Specialist TWDB
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Texas Water Development Board  June 2015 - Present
Perfectly Posh  November 2014 - Present
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality  March 2014 - May 2015
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality  June 2010 - October 2013
Austin Community Newspapers   June 2010 - 2013
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality  February 2003 - June 2010
Texas Senate   December 2001 - February 2003
Texas Senate   November 2000 - July 2001
Eckerd  June 1997 - October 2000

Skills
Leadership, Training, Access, Government, Analysis, Research, Policy, Microsoft SQL Server..., Crystal Reports, Databases, Data Analysis, SQL, Visio, Public Speaking, Editing, Program Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Compliance, Staff Development, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Team Building, Teaching, Social Media, Computer Proficiency, Customer Service, Project Planning, Microsoft Word, Technical Writing, Copy Editing, Legal Writing, Volunteer Management, Public Policy, Management, Sustainability, Performance Management, Budgets, Public Relations, PowerPoint, Grant Writing, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft, Social Networking, Policy Analysis

Education
Texas Lutheran University   1996 — 2000
B.A., History

Jeff Claybrook Jeff Claybrook Austin, Texas Details
Jeff Claybrook's Texas Senate Experience July 2013 - August 2013
Job Project Coordinator at GovWhiz, Inc.
Industry Government Relations
Experience
GovWhiz, Inc.   May 2015 - Present
Texas A&M Health Science Center  February 2012 - Present
Trellise  August 2013 - May 2014
Kyle Kelly Student Body President Campaign   January 2014 - February 2014
Texas Senate   July 2013 - August 2013
Camp Ozark  May 2013 - July 2013

Skills
Public Speaking, Teamwork, Management, Politics, Teaching, Fundraising, Sales, Marketing, Recruiting, Research, Policy Analysis, SPSS, American Government, People Skills, Cold Calling, Public Relations, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel

Education
Texas A&M University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Spencer Harris Spencer Harris Austin, Texas Details
Spencer Harris's Texas Senate Experience August 2012 - May 2014
Job MBA Student at The University of Texas at Austin
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
The University of Texas at Austin  August 2014 - Present
UBS Investment Bank  June 2015 - August 2015
Texas Senate   August 2012 - May 2014
Texas Public Policy Foundation  June 2010 - August 2012

Skills
Policy Analysis, Communication, Qualitative Research, Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative Research, Advisement, Strategic Planning

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, Entrepreneurship

Texas A&M University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Ray Martinez Ray Martinez Austin, Texas Details
Ray Martinez's Texas Senate Experience 2010 - 2013
Job President, Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas (ICUT) and Doctoral Candidate, Univ. of Mary HardinBaylor
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas, Inc. (ICUT)   2014 - Present
WGU Texas   2013 - 2014
Texas A&M International University  2013 - 2013
Texas Senate   2010 - 2013
Rice University  2007 - 2010
U.S. Election Assistance Commission   2003 - 2006

Skills
Program Management, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Higher Education, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Public Policy, Program Evaluation, Fundraising, Government, Research, Program Development, Policy, Public Speaking, International Relations

Education
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor   2015 — 2018
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Candidate -- Expected 2018, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Southwestern University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology

University of Houston Law Center
Doctor of Law (JD)

Brady Faglie Brady Faglie Austin, Texas Area Details
Brady Faglie's Texas Senate Experience November 2014 - Present
Job Clerk & Policy Analyst at The Senate Committee on Business & Commerce and The Select Committee on Government Facilities
Industry Legislative Office
Experience
Texas Senate   November 2014 - Present
Changzheng Primary and Secondary School   August 2013 - June 2014
St. Edward's University   April 2012 - April 2013

Skills
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Leadership, Communication, Writing, Research, Team Building, Team Management, Consensus Building, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Time Management, Coaching, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Supervisory Skills, Greater China, Higher Education, Social Networking, Business Travel, Energy, People Skills, Interpersonal Skill, On-camera Talent, China Business..., Motivation, Communication Skills, Marketing, Social Skills, Volunteer Management, Leadership Development, Cross-cultural..., History, Persuasive Presentation..., International Relations

Education
St. Edward's University   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Amanda Kit Tollett Amanda Kit Tollett Austin, Texas Details
Amanda Kit Tollett's Texas Senate Experience March 2011 - December 2012
Job Chief of Staff at Texas House of Representatives
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Texas House of Representatives  September 2015 - Present
Tarleton State University  August 2013 - Present
Texas House of Representatives  January 2013 - August 2015
Texas Senate   March 2011 - December 2012
Secretary of the Senate  January 2011 - March 2011
Eric Wright & Associates   August 2010 - December 2010
Texas Senate   June 2010 - September 2010
Texas Senate   January 2009 - September 2010
Texas House of Representatives  January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Public Policy, Legislative Research, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Government, Constituent Services, Politics, Political Communication, Research, Public Speaking, Political Science, Policy Research, Political Campaigns, Political Consulting, Policy, Policy Analysis

Education
Texas State University-San Marcos   2008 — 2010
Master of Arts (M.A.), Political Science, Cum Laude

Tarleton State University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science

Jared Staples Jared Staples Austin, Texas Details
Jared Staples's Texas Senate Experience January 2011 - May 2011
Job Advisor to Texas Governor Greg Abbott
Industry Executive Office
Experience
Office of the Governor, State of Texas  January 2015 - Present
Office of the Governor, State of Texas  September 2012 - January 2015
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.   July 2011 - August 2011
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality  June 2011 - July 2011
Texas Senate   January 2011 - May 2011
Clark, Thomas & Winters   July 2010 - August 2010
Supreme Court of Texas  May 2010 - June 2010
Texas Senate   January 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Legislation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Government Relations, Energy, Natural Resources, Water, Government, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Westlaw, Legislative Research, Lexis, Policy, Criminal Justice, Immigration Policy, Political Campaigns, Political Communication, Hearings, Legal Assistance, State Government, Governmental Affairs, Environmental Law, Legislative Relations, Public Affairs, Politics, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Research, Leadership, Nonprofits, Grassroots, LexisNexis

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2010 — 2012
Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) with Honors, Law

St. Mary's University School of Law   2009 — 2010
Juris Doctor, Law

The University of Texas at Austin   2006 — 2009
Bachelor, Broadcast Journalism

Melissa Duncan Melissa Duncan Austin, Texas Area Details
Melissa Duncan's Texas Senate Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Communications Director Texas Senate
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Texas Senate   September 2015 - Present
The Garcia Duncan Group   October 2011 - September 2015
KEYE-TV  September 2009 - June 2012
KEYE-TV CBS   May 2009 - September 2009
ESPN Austin Radio/ESPN Deportes Austin   July 2006 - May 2009
Univision Radio Austin   December 2004 - May 2006
Texas General Land Office  2002 - 2004
Texas Senator JE Buster Brown   2000 - 2002

Skills
Advertising, Public Relations, Sales, Marketing, Media Relations, Management, Event Planning, New Business Development, Negotiation, Broadcast, Television, Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Medical Marketing

Education
Homerton College, Cambridge University UK   1990 — 1991

St. Mary's University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Priscilla Rodriguez Lamb Priscilla Rodriguez Lamb Austin, Texas Area Details
Priscilla Rodriguez Lamb's Texas Senate Experience August 2001 - June 2002
Job Early Childhood/Special Education/Dual Language Educator at Pflugerville ISD
Industry Education Management
Experience
Pflugerville ISD  August 2006 - Present
Association Member Benefits Advisors  February 2004 - May 2005
A Family Room Childcare Center   June 2002 - February 2004
Texas Senate   August 2001 - June 2002
Texas Office of the Governor  August 2000 - June 2001

Skills
Differentiated..., Classroom, Special Education, Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Elementary Education, Educational Leadership, Literacy, Language Arts, K-12, Autism Spectrum..., Behavior Management, Social Skills, Inclusion, ESL, Teaching English as a..., Teaching, Curriculum Development, Tutoring, Microsoft Office

Education
Region 13 Educational Service Center   2005 — 2006
General Education EC-4 & Special Education EC-12 Certifications, Educator Certification Program

St. Edward's University   1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government, Pre-Law emphasis

Samantha Greenleaf Samantha Greenleaf Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Samantha Greenleaf's Texas Senate Experience October 2014 - October 2014
Job Social Worker
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Texas Senate   October 2014 - October 2014
United Way of Hays County  September 2014 - October 2014
Greater San Marcos Youth Council  May 2014 - August 2014
Community Relations  June 2013 - August 2014
Department of Housing and Residential Life   September 2012 - December 2013
Hollister Co.  November 2011 - April 2012
Texas State University's Rural Talent Search   September 2011 - December 2011
Distance and Extended Learning: Correspondence and Extension Studies   October 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Social Services, Community Development, Leadership, Research, Microsoft Office, iMovie, Phone Etiquette, Organization, InDesign, Drawing, Help Desk Support, Photoshop, Team Building, Mail Merge, Face Painting, Collaboration, Percussion Performance, Sight Reading, Program Coordination, Team Building..., Event Planning, Youth Engagement, Student Engagement, Guided Tours, Volunteer Recruiting, Volunteer Training, Volunteer Management, Non-profit Program..., Youth Ministry, Child Welfare, Management, Marketing Strategy, Performing Arts, Creative Arts, Arts & Crafts, Flyer Design, Poster Presentations, Clerical Skills, Document Drafting, College Recruiting, Hip-Hop Dance, Deaf Culture, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, PowerPoint

Education
Texas State University-San Marcos   2010 — 2014
Bachelors of Social Work, Social Work, Graduated Summer 2014

Tarrant County College   2009 — 2011
N/A, Social Work, 3.75

Eastern Hills High School   2006 — 2010

Sarah Szuminski Sarah Szuminski San Antonio, Texas Area Details
Sarah Szuminski's Texas Senate Experience April 2008 - September 2009
Job Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Genesis Networks Enterprises
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Genesis Networks Enterprises  June 2015 - Present
Genesis Networks & WaveCreste   July 2010 - June 2015
Texas Senate   April 2008 - September 2009
Rackspace, Inc.   October 2006 - March 2008
Goodman Networks & Genesis Networks   November 2004 - October 2006

Skills
Account Management, Business Development, Marketing, Proposal Writing, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Editing, Brand Management, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Program Management, Project Management, New Client..., Strategic Partnerships, Business Strategy, Management, Product Management, SaaS, Leadership, Telecommunications, Sales, Sales Operations, Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Change Management, Marketing Communications, CRM, Event Management, Cloud Computing, Product Marketing, Managed Services, Negotiation, Vendor Management, Sales Management, Business Analysis, Customer Service, Product Development, Direct Sales, B2B, Lead Generation, Start-ups, Professional Services, Sales Process

Education
Texas A&M University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Journalism, Business

Braden Griffith Braden Griffith Houston, Texas Details
Braden Griffith's Texas Senate Experience January 2011 - May 2011
Job Account Executive at ePlus inc.
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
ePlus inc.  May 2015 - Present
Search Services  July 2011 - May 2015
Texas Senate   January 2011 - May 2011
American Airlines  June 2010 - August 2010
Whole Earth Provision Company  May 2008 - February 2009
Oak Leaf Management  May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Networking, Sales, Information Technology, Management, Inside Sales, Process Improvement, Business Development, Talent Management, Staffing Services, Software Documentation, Interviews, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations

Education
St. Edward's University   2007 — 2011
BA, Communication; Minor: Business Administration

Memorial High School   2003 — 2007

Kathryn Freeman Kathryn Freeman Austin, Texas Details
Kathryn Freeman's Texas Senate Experience January 2009 - August 2010
Job Director of Public Policy at Texas Baptists Christian Life Commission
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Texas Baptists Christian Life Commission   August 2014 - Present
The University of Texas at Austin  June 2013 - August 2014
Austin Young Women's Alliance   June 2012 - May 2013
Texas Appleseed  January 2011 - May 2013
Leadership Austin  2012 - 2012
Carol Kent Campaign   September 2010 - January 2011
Texas Senate   January 2009 - August 2010
Senator Leticia Van de Putte   October 2008 - January 2009

Skills
Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Legislation, Policy Analysis, Legislative Research, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Community Outreach, Press Releases, Political Campaigns, Non-profits, Government, Speech Writing, Politics, Legal Research, Editing, Public Speaking, Policy, Legislative Affairs, Political Communication, State Government, Public Affairs

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2005 — 2008
Juris Doctor, Law

Texas A&M University   2001 — 2005
B.A., English

James Bowie High School

Dilshad Kasmani Dilshad Kasmani Houston, Texas Details
Dilshad Kasmani's Texas Senate Experience August 1997 - January 1999
Job Associate General Counsel at Cardtronics
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Cardtronics  January 2014 - Present
US Navy Reserve  October 2003 - Present
Paul Hastings  May 2012 - November 2013
Andrews Kurth LLP  September 2006 - May 2012
Harris County  January 1999 - August 2006
Texas Senate   August 1997 - January 1999

Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Legal Writing, Securities Regulation, International Law, Joint Ventures, Securities, Tax, Commercial Litigation, Mediation, Intellectual Property, Government, Leadership, Due Diligence, Contract Negotiation, Policy, Legal Research

Education
South Texas College of Law   2003 — 2007
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of Houston   1999 — 2003
Master of Arts (M.A.), Economics

University of Houston   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics and Political Science

Anna Barnett Anna Barnett Austin, Texas Area Details
Anna Barnett's Texas Senate Experience June 2012 - Present
Job Texas Senate
Industry Legislative Office
Experience
Texas Senate   June 2012 - Present
Texas Senate   July 2010 - June 2012
Brian Birdwell Campaign   May 2010 - June 2010

Skills
Community Relations, Media Relations, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Research Analysis, State Legislation, Legislation, Legislative Affairs, Research, Public Policy, Legislative Research, Government, Leadership, Community Outreach, Legislative Relations, International Relations, Politics, Nonprofits, Policy, Grassroots Organizing, Political Campaigns, Community Development, Speech Writing, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Grassroots

Education
Texas Christian University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Communications

Wendy R. Wilson Wendy R. Wilson Austin, Texas Area Details
Wendy R. Wilson's Texas Senate Experience 2002 - 2006
Job Attorney
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Davis Kaufman PLLC   2013 - Present
Texas Apartment Association  2006 - 2012
Texas Senate   2002 - 2006
Chubb Group of Insurance Companies  1996 - 2002
Fielding, Barrett & Taylor LLP   1991 - 1996

Skills
Policy Analysis, Legal Issues, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legislative Affairs, Legislative Relations, Legislative Research, Legislation, Litigation, Public Policy, Mediation, Courts, Political Campaigns, Politics, Grassroots Organizing, Civil Litigation, Administrative Law, State Government, Commercial Litigation, Political Consulting, Governmental Affairs, Criminal Law, Coalitions, Arbitration, Corporate Law, Appeals, Legal Assistance, Appropriations, Election Law, Health Law, Legislative Policy, Business Litigation, Privacy Law, Environmental Law, Licensing, Corporate Governance, Intellectual Property, Insurance Law, Trials, Product Liability, Litigation Management, Trade Secrets, Class Actions

Education
Southern Methodist University
BBA

Texas Tech University School of Law
JD, Law

Michael Ramsey Michael Ramsey Austin, Texas Details
Michael Ramsey's Texas Senate Experience February 2013 - January 2015
Job Interim Chief of Staff at Texas House of Representatives
Industry Legislative Office
Experience
Texas House of Representatives  August 2015 - Present
Texas House of Representatives  January 2015 - August 2015
Texas Senate   February 2013 - January 2015
Texas Senate   December 2012 - January 2015
Texas House Democratic Caucus   July 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Policy Analysis, Communications, Social Media, Political Campaigns, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Legislation, Politics, Policy, Political Consulting, Government, Grassroots, Legislative Research, Public Speaking

Education
St. Edward's University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science and Government

West Brook High school

Ross Peavey Ross Peavey Austin, Texas Details
Ross Peavey's Texas Senate Experience May 2011 - November 2013
Job Attorney & Counselor at Law
Industry Legislative Office
Experience
Brady & Peavey, P.C.   December 2013 - Present
Taylor/Garner, P.L.L.C.   2013 - 2014
Texas Senate   May 2011 - November 2013
Brady Law Firm   2009 - 2012
LCRA  2011 - 2011
Texas House of Representatives  2005 - 2010

Skills
Legislative Affairs, State Government, Legislative Policy, Policy, Government, Coalitions, Legislative Relations, Legislative Research, Election Law, Political Law, Public Speaking

Education
The University of Texas School of Law
Doctor of Law (JD)

Texas A&M University
Bachelor's degree

Heather Schmidt Heather Schmidt Austin, Texas Area Details
Heather Schmidt's Texas Senate Experience May 2006 - August 2006
Job Corporate Counsel at Rimini Street, Inc.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Rimini Street  July 2015 - Present
DLA Piper  September 2014 - July 2015
T-Mobile  January 2013 - April 2014
Keeling Patents & Trademarks, LLC   August 2011 - November 2012
Weatherford  October 2010 - June 2011
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston  May 2010 - August 2010
University of Houston Law Center  December 2009 - June 2010
The Three Graces   June 2005 - July 2008
Texas Senate   May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Copyright Law, Licensing, Delphion, LexisNexis, Patentability, Patent Searching, Corporate Law, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Contract Law, Real Estate Transactions, Registered Patent..., Corporate Governance, Environmental Law, Document Drafting, Business Formation

Education
University of Houston Law Center   2008 — 2011
J.D. (Cum Laude), Law

Texas State University   2003 — 2007
B.S.T. (Summa Cum Laude), Engineering Technology with a specialization in Environmental Systems and a minor in Mathematics

Texas Lutheran University   2002 — 2003

Caity Post Caity Post Austin, Texas Details
Caity Post's Texas Senate Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Communications Director at Texas Senate
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Texas Senate   January 2015 - Present
Texas Department of Agriculture  August 2014 - January 2015
Texas House of Representatives  May 2013 - August 2014
Dallas Pregnancy Resource Center  November 2012 - May 2013
U.S. House of Representatives   August 2009 - November 2012
U.S. Department of Defense   January 2008 - June 2008

Skills
Political Communication, Community Outreach, Speech Writing, Federal Government, Political Campaigns, Policy, Social Media, Public Speaking, Legislative Research, Grassroots Organizing, State Politics, Writing, Event Planning, Legislation, Political Consulting, Volunteer Management, Spanish-speaking, Federal Agencies, Digital Media, Appointment Scheduling, Youth Programs, Veterans Affairs, Microsoft Office, Intranet Quorum, Coalitions, Public Policy, Fundraising, Politics, Communication, Agriculture

Education
The Johns Hopkins University   2011 — 2014
Master's Degree, Communication

Texas A&M University   2005 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science, Magna cum laude

Beth Lovaas Beth Lovaas Austin, Texas Area Details
Beth Lovaas's Texas Senate Experience May 1994 - May 1998
Job Regulatory Advisor at Texas Department of Insurance
Industry Insurance
Experience
Texas Department of Insurance  January 2013 - Present
New York Life Insurance Company  May 1998 - January 2013
Texas Senate   May 1994 - May 1998

Skills
Insurance, Long-term Care, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Policy, Project Management, Problem Solving, Leadership, Management, Analysis, Operations Management, Program Management, Government, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Research, Training

Education
St Edward's University   2003 — 2005
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General, 4.0

Southwestern University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Major: Political Science. Minor: Business

Chase Fruge Chase Fruge Austin, Texas Details
Chase Fruge's Texas Senate Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Policy Advisor at Texas Senate
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Texas Senate   August 2014 - Present
Creighton for Texas   June 2013 - Present
Texas House of Representatives  January 2013 - June 2013
Randy Weber For Congress   September 2012 - December 2012
Chisum For Texas   January 2012 - August 2012

Education
Texas A&M University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations

Alex Guajardo Alex Guajardo Austin, Texas Details
Alex Guajardo's Texas Senate Experience September 2014 - August 2015
Job Thurgood Marshall School of Law Juris Doctor Candidate
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Texas Senate   September 2014 - August 2015
Office of U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro   January 2014 - April 2014
The University of Texas at San Antonio  September 2013 - December 2013
Office of San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro   August 2013 - December 2013
The University of Texas at San Antonio  August 2012 - May 2013

Skills
Public Policy, Bilingual-English/Spanis..., Research, Spanish, Public Speaking, Legal Research, Guided Tours, Politics, Written Correspondence, Facebook, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Tutoring, Leadership, Customer Service, Teaching, Microsoft Excel, OneNote, Higher Education, Administrative Work, Twitter, Social Networking, Table Tennis, Community Outreach

Education
Texas Southern University—Thurgood Marshall School of Law   2015 — 2018
Juris Doctor, Law

UT-Archer Fellowship Program   2014 — 2014
Political Science and Government

The University of Texas at San Antonio   2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government

Cai Benavides Cai Benavides Houston, Texas Area Details
Cai Benavides's Texas Senate Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job Field Engineer at Norwood S&S
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Norwood S&S   February 2015 - Present
GoFrac LLC  January 2015 - February 2015
FTS International  June 2014 - August 2014
Texas Senate   January 2013 - May 2013
Texas House of Representatives  January 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Politics, Legislative Research, Legislation, Energy Policy, Organization, People Skills, Legislative Relations, Public Affairs, State Politics, Political Science, Public Speaking, Constituent Services, Constituent..., Legislative Affairs, Constituent..., Legislative Policy, Constituent Relations, Legislative Issues, Appropriations, State Legislation, State Government, Political Consulting, Computer Programming, Governmental Affairs

Education
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial Engineering

J. Lyn Carl J. Lyn Carl Austin, Texas Area Details
J. Lyn Carl's Texas Senate Experience 1990 - 1994
Job Contributing Writer at Strategic Partnerships, Inc.
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Strategic Partnerships, Inc.   2005 - 2015
GalleryWatch.com   2000 - 2005
Public Utility Commission of Texas  2001 - 2003
The Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel   1987 - 1999
Texas Senate   1990 - 1994

Skills
Editing, Writing, Page design, Photography, Government relations, Sports writing, Sports photography, Operations management, Technical writing, State politics, Press secretary, Speech writer, Operations Management, Technical Writing, Speech Writing, Press Releases, Layout, Media Relations, Sports Writing, Sports Photography, Strategic Communications, Government, Journalism, Public Policy, Public Relations, Local Government, Legislative Relations, Public Administration, Legislation, Crisis Communications, Grassroots Organizing, Crisis Management, Politics, Corporate Communications, Policy, Policy Analysis, Legislative Research, Economic Development, Nonprofits, Public Affairs

Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
B.S., Journalism

Ruth Anne Thornton Ruth Anne Thornton Austin, Texas Area Details
Ruth Anne Thornton's Texas Senate Experience January 2005 - September 2005
Job Chief of Staff to the IVD Director at Texas Attorney General
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Texas Attorney General  September 2015 - Present
Texas Attorney General  November 2014 - September 2015
Texas Attorney General  July 2010 - November 2014
Texas Attorney General  June 2008 - July 2010
American Cancer Society  April 2006 - May 2008
American Cancer Society  January 2006 - April 2006
American Cancer Society  May 2005 - January 2006
St. Edward's University   September 2005 - December 2005
Texas Senate   January 2005 - September 2005
Esko Diabetic Shoe Wholesale   January 2003 - September 2005

Skills
Customer Service, Program Evaluation, Legislative Relations, Training, Politics

Education
Texas State University-San Marcos   2008 — 2010
Master of Public Administration, Public Administration

St. Edward's University   2003 — 2005
BA, Political Science

Sarah Racanelli Sarah Racanelli Houston, Texas Details
Sarah Racanelli's Texas Senate Experience May 2010 - August 2010
Job Tax Associate at BDO
Industry Accounting
Experience
BDO USA, LLP  May 2015 - Present
Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP  January 2015 - April 2015
PricewaterhouseCoopers  June 2012 - August 2012
Texas Senate   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Critical Thinking

Education
Texas State University-San Marcos   2013 — 2014
Master's degree, Accounting

St. Mary's University   2009 — 2012
BBA, Accounting

Kristi Rehmann Kristi Rehmann Houston, Texas Details
Kristi Rehmann's Texas Senate Experience September 2008 - June 2009
Job Contract Administrator at Kinder Morgan
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Kinder Morgan  March 2013 - Present
Ashcroft Smith   June 2011 - March 2013
Law Offices of George Tyson   August 2011 - May 2012
Enbridge Energy  May 2010 - July 2010
Texas Senate   September 2008 - June 2009
The University of Texas at Austin  January 2007 - May 2008
Texas General Land Office  May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Renewable Energy, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Appeals, Research, Politics, Environmental Law, Editing

Education
South Texas College of Law   2009 — 2012
Doctor of Jurisprudence, Top Third Percent

The University of Texas at Austin   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Communication Studies, 3.6

Lindsey Knapton Lindsey Knapton Austin, Texas Details
Lindsey Knapton's Texas Senate Experience January 2013 - July 2013
Job Law Student
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Edwards Law   July 2013 - July 2015
Texas Senate   January 2013 - July 2013
Peace Corps  August 2010 - October 2012
Southwestern University  August 2008 - August 2010
Houston's Ronald McDonald House   May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Grant Writing, Fundraising, International..., Research, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Teaching, Community Development, Intercultural..., Editing, International Relations, Event Planning, Civil Rights Law, Legal Writing, Political Science

Education
University of Colorado School of Law   2015 — 2018
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Southwestern University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

David Courreges David Courreges Austin, Texas Area Details
David Courreges's Texas Senate Experience 1999 - 2000
Job Shareholder at Courreges, PC
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Courreges, PC   March 2013 - Present
St. Mary's University   2009 - Present
Hay Compere PLLC  March 2012 - March 2013
De Leon & Washburn, P.C.   September 2006 - February 2012
Texas House of Representatives  1999 - 2006
Texas Senate   1999 - 2000

Skills
Government Relations, Mediation, Government, Legislative, Policy, Administrative Law, Teaching, Public Policy, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Research, Negotiation, Compliance, Legislative Relations, Litigation, Policy Analysis, Appeals, Commercial Litigation, Estate Planning, Community Outreach, Criminal Law, Legislation, Legal Assistance, Leadership, Trial Practice, Legal Writing, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Legal Issues, Alternative Dispute..., Legislative Affairs, Legislative Research, Politics, Governmental Affairs, Nonprofits, Coalitions, Insurance Law, Grassroots Organizing, State Government, Dispute Resolution, Trials, Hearings, Trademarks, Employment Law

Education
St. Mary's University School of Law   2002 — 2005
J.D., Law

St. Mary's University   2003 — 2005
MPA, Public Administration

The University of Texas at Austin   1997 — 2000
BA, Government and History

Carol Short Carol Short Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Carol Short's Texas Senate Experience January 1981 - January 1983
Job Senior Vice President, Public Affairs at North Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
North Dallas Chamber of Commerce  January 2013 - Present
North Dallas Chamber of Commerce  November 1985 - January 2013
Texas Senate   January 1981 - January 1983
City of Dallas  May 1974 - January 1981

Education
University of North Texas   1977 — 1980
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

SMU   1971 — 1975
Journalism

Becky Walker Womack Becky Walker Womack Austin, Texas Details
Becky Walker Womack's Texas Senate Experience October 2012 - Present
Job Legislative and Communications Director for Senator Kel Seliger
Industry Legislative Office
Experience
Texas Senate   October 2012 - Present
Railroad Commission of Texas  April 2012 - September 2012
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality  March 2007 - April 2012
Texas Office of the Secretary of State  September 2006 - March 2007
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services  May 2004 - May 2006

Skills
Policy, Research, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Government, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Policy Analysis, Press Releases, Editing

Education
Texas Lutheran   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

Jose Menendez Jose Menendez San Antonio, Texas Area Details
Jose Menendez's Texas Senate Experience March 2015 - Present
Job State Senator at Texas Senate
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Texas Senate   March 2015 - Present
Stewart Title  2008 - Present
Stewart Title Guaranty Company  1998 - Present
Texas House of Representatives  January 2001 - March 2015
Stewart Title of San Antonio   1998 - 2004
City of San Antonio  June 1997 - January 2000

Skills
Strategic Leadership, Great People Skills, Leadership Development, Direct Sales, New Business Development, International Relations, Bilingual-Spanish, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Political Campaigns, Public Policy, Politics, Public Relations, Negotiation, Business Development, Business Strategy, Commercial Real Estate, Community Outreach, Competitive Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Event Management, Event Planning, Fundraising, Government, Leadership, Management, Management Consulting, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Mortgage Lending, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Policy, Program Management, Proposal Writing, Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Sales, Sales Management, Small Business, Social Networking, Spanish, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Title Insurance, Real Estate Economics, Business Planning

Education
Southern Methodist University   1987 — 1991
BBA & BA, Business Administration, Latin American Studies

Central Catholic High School   1983 — 1987

Jennifer Coffee Jennifer Coffee Austin, Texas Area Details
Jennifer Coffee's Texas Senate Experience October 2010 - November 2012
Job Juris Doctorate Candidate at South Texas College of Law
Industry Government Administration
Experience
South Texas College of Law  August 2013 - Present
Senator Craig Estes   November 2012 - August 2013
Texas Senate   October 2010 - November 2012
Big Dog Rescue, Inc.   October 2008 - October 2010
Texas State Representative Ralph Sheffield   May 2010 - September 2010
Texas State University  May 2007 - May 2008
Texas House of Representatives  May 2004 - September 2004

Skills
Legislation, Policy Analysis, Legislative Research, Event Planning, Public Policy, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Legislative Relations, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Legislative Affairs, Political Campaigns, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Speech Writing, State Government, Policy, Politics, Research, Grassroots Organizing, Nonprofits, Analysis, Government, Strategic Communications, Political Consulting, Constituent Services, Political Science, Coalitions, Political Communication, Public Affairs, Governmental Affairs, Legislative Policy, Legislative Issues

Education
South Texas College of Law   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Texas State University-San Marcos   2003 — 2008
B.A., Psychology

Ashley Kaden McConkey Ashley Kaden McConkey Houston, Texas Area Details
Ashley Kaden McConkey's Texas Senate Experience 2004 - 2007
Job Communications Manager at George W. Bush Presidential Center
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Strategic Public Affairs   2014 - 2014
Office of the Speaker  2008 - 2014
Texas House of Representatives  2007 - 2007
Texas Senate   2004 - 2007

Skills
Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Legislation, Political Campaigns, Political Consulting, Media Relations, Politics, Coalitions, Policy, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications, Legislative Research, Grassroots Organizing, Policy Analysis

Education
St. Edward's University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science and Government

Jenee Margo Gonzales Jenee Margo Gonzales San Antonio, Texas Details
Jenee Margo Gonzales's Texas Senate Experience April 2008 - April 2010
Job Southern Region Development Officer at Marianist Province of the United States
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Marianist Province of the United States  November 2014 - Present
St. Mary's University   October 2013 - November 2014
St. Mary's University   May 2012 - September 2013
St. Mary's University   January 2011 - May 2012
Texas Senate   April 2008 - April 2010
Texas Senate   February 2006 - April 2008

Skills
Community Outreach, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Political Campaigns, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Politics, Media Relations, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Research, Leadership Development, Non-profits, Legislative Relations, Community Development, Program Development, Grants, Press Releases, Higher Education, Event Management, Policy, International Relations, Government, Program Evaluation, Speech Writing, Grassroots Organizing, Editing

Education
St. Mary's University School of Law   2000 — 2003
JD, Law

St. Mary's University   1993 — 1997
BA, Public Justice, Legal Studies

Chris Britton Chris Britton Austin, Texas Area Details
Chris Britton's Texas Senate Experience January 1999 - January 2001
Job Managing Director Caddo Associates
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Caddo Associates   January 2009 - Present
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society  January 2012 - Present
Accenture  August 2006 - January 2009
BTC Consulting   June 2003 - August 2006
Office of Governor Rick Perry  September 2001 - December 2002
Office of Governor Rick Perry  January 2001 - September 2001
Texas Senate   January 1999 - January 2001
Texas House of Representatives  August 1997 - January 1999

Skills
Public Policy, Healthcare, Insurance, Social Services, Natural Resources, Policy Analysis, Government, Policy, Non-profits, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Media Relations, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Program Management, Community Outreach, State Government, Politics, Strategic Communications, Leadership, Management, Grassroots, Public Affairs, Research, Coalitions

Education
Texas A&M University   1988 — 1992
B.S., Agricultural Development

Pine Manor College   1990 — 1990

Zach Vaughn Zach Vaughn Austin, Texas Details
Zach Vaughn's Texas Senate Experience February 2009 - May 2009
Job Selfcontractor
Industry Political Organization
Experience
Zach Vaughn   April 2011 - Present
Texans for Dan Neil   May 2010 - March 2011
Texans for Susan Curling   September 2009 - April 2010
Texas Senate   February 2009 - May 2009
Brian Walker Campaign   May 2008 - December 2008
Sibley Campaign   October 2007 - March 2008
Texas Speaker of the House   February 2007 - June 2007
Texas Weekly   November 2001 - April 2007

Skills
Politics, Blogging, Fundraising, Social Media, Editing, Event Planning, Legislative Relations, Legislation, International Relations, Advertising, Research, Analysis, Campaigns, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Training, Storytelling, Political Campaigns, Project Planning, Public Policy

Education
Republican Campaign College

St. Edward's University   2001 — 2005
B.A., Political Science

Tyler Junior College   1999 — 2001
Government

Brooke Boyett Brooke Boyett Austin, Texas Area Details
Brooke Boyett's Texas Senate Experience December 2008 - August 2009
Job Public Policy Professional
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Texas Senate   December 2008 - August 2009
State Rep. Ellen Cohen   August 2008 - November 2008
Compass Justice Project   January 2007 - December 2007
Law Office of Chad Etheridge   May 2006 - November 2006

Education
South Texas College of Law   2004 — 2007
J.D., Law

The University of Texas at Austin   2001 — 2004
B.S., Communication

Wil Galloway Wil Galloway Austin, Texas Area Details
Wil Galloway's Texas Senate Experience 2001 - 2002
Job Attorney and Governmental Affairs Consultant
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Wil Galloway & Associates PLLC   December 2014 - Present
Booth, Ahrens & Werkenthin, PC   January 2003 - December 2014
Texas Senate   2001 - 2002
Texas Department of Agriculture  1995 - 1998
City of Beeville  March 1988 - December 1993
Texas Senate   1984 - 1987

Skills
Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Economic Development, Politics, Governmental Affairs, Policy Analysis, Water, Legislative Research, Contract Negotiation, Non-profits, Policy, Public Affairs, Strategic Planning, Legal Writing, Government, Fundraising, Legislation, Environmental Law, Media Relations, Political Campaigns, Legal Research, Grassroots Organizing, Litigation, Legislative Affairs, Political Consulting, Research, Public Relations, Event Planning, State Government, Appropriations, Negotiation, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Legislative Issues, Constituent Services, Election Law, Strategic Communications, Political Management, Coalitions, Campaign Finance, Legislative Testimony, Coalition Development, Political Strategy, Grassroots Lobbying, Bill Drafting, Policy Research, Political Communication, Intergovernmental..., Administrative Law, Crisis Communications

Education
Texas A&M University   1981 — 1984
b.s., Agricultural Economics

The University of Texas School of Law   1984 — 1987
j. d., Law

AC Jones High School, Beeville, TX   1977 — 1981

Seth Sullivan Seth Sullivan Linden, Texas Details
Seth Sullivan's Texas Senate Experience February 2011 - November 2011
Job Executive Advisor, MJS Management, Inc.
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
MJS Management, Inc.   August 2015 - Present
St. Mary's Center for Legal and Social Justice   May 2014 - May 2015
Texas Senate   February 2011 - November 2011
Texas House of Representatives  January 2010 - November 2010

Skills
Public Speaking, Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Legal Writing, Research, Westlaw, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Nonprofits, PowerPoint, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Community Outreach, Event Planning

Education
St. Mary's University School of Law   2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

The University of Texas at Austin   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Linden-Kildare High School   2004 — 2008

Max Eastman Max Eastman Austin, Texas Details
Max Eastman's Texas Senate Experience March 2011 - June 2011
Job Sales Representative at SoCo Window & Door
Industry Retail
Experience
SoCo Window & Door   October 2013 - Present
Whole Earth Provision Company  September 2011 - December 2013
Texas Senate   March 2011 - June 2011

Skills
Inventory Management, Retail Sales, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Time Management, Loss Prevention, Sales, Asset Protection, Merchandising, Social Media Marketing

Education
Stephen F. Austin State University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

St. Michaels Academy

Connie Lucas Connie Lucas Austin, Texas Area Details
Connie Lucas's Texas Senate Experience April 2008 - May 2013
Job Purchaser at Texas Senate
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Connie's Collectables   May 2013 - Present
Texas Senate   April 2008 - May 2013
City of Austin  November 2001 - August 2007
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics  1986 - 1996
NASA JSC  1981 - 1985

Skills
efficient, independent,..., PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Policy, Customer Service, Social Media, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, System Administration, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Word

Education
State University of New York College at Oswego   1970 — 1974
BA, Education

University of Houston Clear Lake

Alberto Belmonte Alberto Belmonte Austin, Texas Details
Alberto Belmonte's Texas Senate Experience January 2013 - August 2013
Job BA Political Science
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Columbia University in the City of New York  May 2014 - Present
Texas Party Rental   August 2010 - Present
Texas Senate   January 2013 - August 2013
Texas House of Representatives  January 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Event Planning, Social Media, Event Management, Community Outreach, Editing, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Press Releases, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Research, Spanish, Politics, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Leadership

Education
Southwestern University   2012 — 2013

Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey / ITESM   2009 — 2010

Ryan Davenport Ryan Davenport Dallas, Texas Details
Ryan Davenport's Texas Senate Experience January 2013 - June 2013
Job Economics Teacher at North Dallas High School
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
North Dallas High School  June 2013 - Present
Texas Senate   January 2013 - June 2013
Anderson-Shiro Consolidated Independent School District   August 2012 - December 2012
Texas A&M University System  May 2012 - August 2012
Bill Flores for Congress Campaign   May 2012 - May 2012
Texas A&M University  April 2011 - May 2012
Office of the President, Texas A&M University   May 2011 - August 2011
Victory Texas 2010   June 2010 - November 2010
George H.W. Bush Presidential Library   February 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Event Management, Research, Public Relations, Teaching, Public Policy, Higher Education, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Government, Program Management, Customer Service, Spanish, Policy, Community Outreach, SPSS, Data Analysis, Teamwork, Political Campaigns

Education
Texas A&M University   2008 — 2012
Education, Middle Grades 4-8, English-Language Arts/Social Studies

Danbury High School   2004 — 2008

Keith Landry Keith Landry Houston, Texas Details
Keith Landry's Texas Senate Experience January 2013 - December 2014
Job Creative Director at SMA Solutions
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
SMA Solutions  December 2014 - Present
Texas Senate   January 2013 - December 2014
OPUSfidelis   September 2012 - January 2013
The Association of Former Students  February 2011 - May 2012
Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Public Rural Health   January 2010 - January 2011
Camp Fern  May 2009 - August 2009
Memorial Student Center  August 2007 - May 2009
Back Yard Escapes   March 2007 - August 2007
Cornerstone Construction  May 2003 - August 2005

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Social Media, Fundraising, Event Management, WordPress, Expression Engine, Ag Development, Customer Service, Public Relations, Leadership, Non-profits, Marketing, Editing, Project Management, Livestock, Advanced Research..., Certified Rifle..., eNewsletter, Copywriting, Hunting, Fishing, Poultry, Wildlife Management, Conflict Analysis, Nonprofits, Facebook, Newsletters, Management, ExpressionEngine

Education
Texas A&M - Bush School of Government & Public Service   2010 — 2012
Master's of International Affairs, Homeland Security

Texas A&M University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Telecommunication & Media Studies

Lars Clemensen Lars Clemensen Greater New York City Area Details
Lars Clemensen's Texas Senate Experience 1999 - 2001
Job Superintendent of Schools at Hampton Bays Union Free School District
Industry Education Management
Experience
The College of Saint Rose  January 2015 - Present
Hampton Bays Union Free School District   2010 - Present
Hampton Bays Union Free School District   2006 - 2010
Teach For America  July 2004 - August 2006
Paterson Public Schools / Teach for America   2002 - 2004
Trinity Industries, Inc.   2001 - 2002
Texas Senate   1999 - 2001
Texas House of Representatives  1998 - 1999

Skills
Leadership Development, Writing, Staff Development, Adult Education, Classroom, Classroom Management, Community Outreach, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Education Reform, Educational Technology, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Lesson Planning, Nonprofits, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Teacher Training, Teaching, Tutoring

Education
Seton Hall University   2003 — 2005
Masters, Educational Leadership, Management, and Policy

The University of Texas at Austin   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, American Studies and Government

Plano Senior High School

Perla Cavazos Perla Cavazos Austin, Texas Details
Perla Cavazos's Texas Senate Experience March 2013 - Present
Job Legislative Director for Texas State Senator Sylvia R. Garcia
Industry Legislative Office
Experience
Texas Senate   March 2013 - Present
Texas Legal Services Center  March 2010 - March 2013
EDCO Ventures   July 2009 - March 2010
Texas Senate   July 2002 - December 2008
Texas Association of Community Development Corporations  September 1997 - July 2000

Skills
Community and..., Public Policy Research..., Fluent in Spanish, Collaborative Leadership, Hispanic Outreach, Community Outreach, Policy, Community Development, Public Policy, Politics, Grant Writing, Legislative Relations, Press Releases, Fundraising, Policy Analysis, Research, Legislation, Strategic Planning, Community, Interviews, Political Campaigns, Public Speaking, Analysis, Lobbying, Mediation, Non-profits, Community Organizing, Nonprofits, Economic Development, Hispanic, Higher Education, Government, Legislative Affairs, Policy Research, Program Development, Coalitions, Public Relations

Education
The University of Texas at Austin - The LBJ School of Public Affairs   2000 — 2002
MPAff, Public Affairs/Public Policy

Stanford University   1993 — 1997
BA, Anthropology

Andrea Cowan Andrea Cowan Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Andrea Cowan's Texas Senate Experience February 1999 - August 1999
Job Senior Manager at Deloitte Consulting
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Deloitte  July 2012 - Present
Trinity Industries  January 2000 - June 2012
AFCowan Consulting   August 1999 - June 2012
Texas Senate   February 1999 - August 1999
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts  April 1991 - February 1999

Skills
Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business Process..., Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Change Management, Human Resources, Acquisition Integration, Negotiation, Business Transformation, Management Consulting, Process Improvement, Business Process, Project Management, Consulting, Program Management, Corporate Finance, Budgets, Organizational Design, Executive Management, Market Analysis, Operations Management, Performance Management, Strategic Consulting, Business Strategy, Leadership Development, Organizational..., New Business Development, Corporate Transactional, Vendor Management, Employee Relations, Due Diligence

Education
Texas Christian University
B.S., Economics & Political Science

Darrell Jordan Darrell Jordan Houston, Texas Area Details
Darrell Jordan's Texas Senate Experience September 2006 - June 2007
Job Attorney at Darrell Jordan & Associates
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Darrell Jordan & Associates   January 2008 - Present
Texas Senate   September 2006 - June 2007
Texas House of Representatives  January 2005 - May 2005

Skills
Administrative Law, Alternative Dispute..., Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Community Outreach, Courts, Criminal Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Mediation, Litigation, Policy, Public Policy, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Trials

Education
Texas Southern University—Thurgood Marshall School of Law
JD, Law

University of Missouri-Columbia
BA, History

Carlos Martinez III Carlos Martinez III Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Carlos Martinez III's Texas Senate Experience September 2002 - October 2005
Job Systems Librarian at National Library of Medicine
Industry Libraries
Experience
National Institutes of Health National Library of Medicine   January 2015 - Present
Library of Congress Office of Strategic Initiatives   July 2014 - January 2015
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)   March 2014 - July 2014
U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Library   October 2013 - March 2014
Library of Congress Office of Strategic Initiatives   January 2013 - October 2013
Library of Congress Office of Strategic Initiatives   August 2012 - December 2012
The National Archives and Records Administration  May 2012 - August 2012
Texas Senate   September 2002 - October 2005

Education
The Catholic University of America
Master of Library & Information Science (M.L.I.S.)

The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

St. Edward's University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

George Hittner George Hittner Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
George Hittner's Texas Senate Experience February 2003 - July 2003
Job General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & SVP for Governmental Relations at American Traffic Solutions
Industry Government Relations
Experience
American Traffic Solutions, Inc.   October 2008 - Present
United States Department of Labor  August 2006 - October 2008
Haynes and Boone  September 2003 - August 2006
George Hittner Campaign   January 2005 - December 2005
Texas Senate   February 2003 - July 2003
Chief Justice Tom Phillips Campaign   January 2002 - December 2002

Skills
Administrative Law, Legislative Relations, Management, Human Resources, Budgets, Labor Relations, Federal Procurement, Litigation, Employment Law, Program Management, Enforcement, Policy, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Executive Management, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Legal Research, Contract Negotiation, Legislation, Arbitration, Civil Litigation, Government, Politics, Public Policy, Legal Writing, Policy Analysis, Negotiation, Fundraising, Grassroots Organizing, Defense, Legislative Affairs, Corporate Governance, Political Campaigns, Mediation, Governmental Affairs, Legislative Research, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications, Westlaw, Crisis Management, Crisis Communications, Nonprofits, Legal Compliance, Appeals, Coalitions, Federal Government, State Government, Political Consulting, Media Relations

Education
University of Virginia - Darden Graduate School of Business Administration   2007 — 2009
Master of Business Administration

LBJ School of Public Affairs - The University of Texas at Austin   2000 — 2002
Master of Public Affairs

The University of Texas School of Law   1999 — 2002
JD

Texas A&M University   1997 — 1999
BS, Political Science

Wentworth Military Academy   1990 — 1997
Associate of Arts (AA)

Catherine (Hearn) Sanderson Catherine (Hearn) Sanderson Austin, Texas Details
Catherine (Hearn) Sanderson's Texas Senate Experience February 2009 - July 2009
Job Freelance Communications & Marketing Consultant, Freelance Photographer
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
iGnite Your Life   June 2011 - Present
Catherine Sanderson Photography   September 2011 - Present
THRIVE Consulting   June 2011 - Present
LivingSocial  May 2011 - January 2012
Ashford University  October 2010 - January 2011
ECELA Spanish Language Schools  May 2010 - July 2010
ECELA Spanish Language Schools, San Carlos de Bariloche   March 2010 - May 2010
ECELA Spanish Language Schools  October 2009 - February 2010
Texas Senate   February 2009 - July 2009
TBG Partners  2007 - 2009

Skills
Marketing, Spanish, Coaching, Wellness, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media

Education
Texas A&M University - Mays Business School   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing

Lindsay Daniel Lindsay Daniel Fort Worth, Texas Details
Lindsay Daniel's Texas Senate Experience January 2006 - September 2006
Job Attorney at Brown Pruitt Wambsganss Ferrill & Dean, P.C.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Brown Pruitt Wambsganss Ferrill & Dean, P.C.   September 2012 - Present
Mehl, Williams, Cummings & Groce, P.C.   June 2011 - August 2011
Baker Botts LLP  July 2008 - July 2009
Texas House of Representatives  May 2007 - May 2008
Texas House of Representatives  January 2007 - May 2007
Texas House of Representatives  September 2006 - January 2007
Texas Senate   January 2006 - September 2006

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Courts, Legislative Research, Legislation, Public Policy, Corporate Law, Administrative Law, Legal Assistance, Lexis, Policy Analysis, Pleadings, Trials, Hearings

Education
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law   2009 — 2012
JD

The University of Texas at Austin   2004 — 2008
BA, Government

Anthony Schoggins Anthony Schoggins Austin, Texas Area Details
Anthony Schoggins's Texas Senate Experience November 2012 - January 2013
Job Political Scientist
Industry Political Organization
Experience
Senator Ellis   January 2013 - Present
Texas Senate   November 2012 - January 2013
Texas Senate   November 2012 - January 2013
SkyJump   June 2011 - January 2012
Camp Champions  May 2009 - May 2011

Skills
Public Speaking, Event Planning, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Photoshop, Facebook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Strategic Planning, PowerPoint, Team Building, Research, Marketing

Education
St. Edward's University   2009 — 2014
Bachelor, Pre-law Political Science

University of Auckland   2011 — 2012

Alyssa Berger Alyssa Berger Arlington, Texas Details
Alyssa Berger's Texas Senate Experience March 2009 - December 2009
Job Curriculum Support Specialist at CompassLearning
Industry E-Learning
Experience
CompassLearning  February 2014 - Present
Mood Media  March 2013 - August 2013
Piranha Killer Sushi Restaurant  March 2009 - March 2013
Texas Music Office  January 2012 - June 2012
The Versatile Syndicate   January 2010 - April 2010
Texas Senate   March 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Microsoft Office, Media Relations, Press Releases, InDesign, Public Policy, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Oracle, FileMaker Pro 11.0, Music, Music Industry, Music Licensing, Event Planning, Event Management, Event Producing, Grant Writing, Wine, Public Speaking, Customer Service

Education
St. Edward's University   2008 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Comunications/Marketing/Spanish

Nolan Catholic High School   2004 — 2008
High School, N/A

Sandra Sparkman Sandra Sparkman Austin, Texas Details
Sandra Sparkman's Texas Senate Experience May 2014 - December 2014
Job Senate Phone Monitor at Texas Senate
Industry Legislative Office
Experience
ASKE SOLUTIONS   July 2014 - Present
Texas Senate   May 2014 - December 2014
Texas Senate   August 2013 - December 2013

Skills
Public Speaking, Research, Government, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Policy, Policy Analysis, Editing

Education
St. Edward's University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Economics

Jon Wayne Martin Jon Wayne Martin New York, New York Details
Jon Wayne Martin's Texas Senate Experience March 2008 - May 2009
Job ActorDirectorProducer
Industry Media Production
Experience
Freelance  January 2015 - Present
Local Color  October 2014 - Present
WishPic   September 2011 - March 2013
Sorin Reel Film Festival   August 2009 - May 2011
Television is Dead: Embrace the Web   May 2009 - August 2009
Texas Senate   March 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Theatre, Acting, Creative Direction, Film, Directing, Art Direction, Singing, Photoshop, Creative Vision, Event Planning, Feature Films, Performing Arts, Stage, Drama, Theatrical Production, Improvisation, Musical Theatre, Video Editing, Photo Art Direction, Script Analysis, Artist Management, Early Stage Companies, Start-ups, Office Management, Office Administration, Acting Coach, Event Management, Voice Acting, Voice Over, Commercials, Producing, Artistic Vision, Media Production, Short Films, Creative Concept..., Production Management, Comedy, Shakespeare, Plays, Video Production, Artist Development, Artist Relations, Production Planning, Creative Concept Design, Budget Oversight, Film Production, Editing, Video

Education
The William Esper Studio   2011 — 2013
Acting Technique with Bill Esper

St. Edward's University   2007 — 2011
B.A, Directing; Visual Communication and Media Studies

Queen Margaret University   2009 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Event Planning & Management

Alex Labry Alex Labry Austin, Texas Area Details
Alex Labry's Texas Senate Experience 2013 - June 2013
Job Photographer
Industry Photography
Experience
Alex Labry Photographer   January 1994 - Present
Texas Senate   2013 - June 2013
St. Edward's University   August 2000 - May 2006
Texas House of Representatives  November 1996 - October 2003

Skills
Photoshop, Lightroom, Photography, Mac, Digital Photography, Portraits, Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Weddings, Photos, Portrait Photography, Graphic Design, Editorial, Video Production, Blogging, Video, Magazines, Advertising, Image Editing, Art

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1987 — 1991
M.F.A., Art

St. Edwards University   1981 — 1984
B.A., Photojournalism

Renee Nguyen Renee Nguyen Houston, Texas Details
Renee Nguyen's Texas Senate Experience 2006 - 2008
Job Legal Intern at Harris County District Attorney's Office
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Harris Co. District Attorney's Office   May 2015 - Present
Harris County District Attorney's Office  May 2014 - July 2014
Texas Attorney General  September 2010 - June 2012
Sanford & Kuhl Law   January 2009 - September 2010
U.S. House of Representatives   July 2008 - September 2008
Texas Senate   2006 - 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Westlaw, LexisNexis

Education
South Texas College of Law   2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor

The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Communication Studies

Hollyn Adams Hollyn Adams Dallas, Texas Details
Hollyn Adams's Texas Senate Experience February 2013 - August 2013
Job Community Manager at Will Reed Jobs
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Experience
Will Reed Jobs   July 2015 - Present
Texas Senate   February 2013 - August 2013
Kanakuk Kamps  May 2012 - July 2012

Skills
Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Politics, Event Planning, Management, Leadership, Time Management, Customer Service, Leadership Development, Teamwork, Social Media, Interviewing Skills, Recruiting

Education
Texas A&M University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International/Global Studies with Business Management and Arabic Minors, 3.595

Leslie Urbina-Cobos Leslie Urbina-Cobos United States Details
Leslie Urbina-Cobos's Texas Senate Experience January 2015 - June 2015
Job Legislative Office Professional
Industry Legislative Office
Experience
Mischief Magazine   November 2011 - Present
Texas Senate   January 2015 - June 2015
Texas Senate   August 2014 - December 2014
Texas Senate   August 2013 - August 2014
Best Buy  June 2007 - May 2014

Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Social Media, Management, Leadership, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Foreign Languages, Creative Writing, Writing, Organization Skills, Supervisory Skills, State Government, Microsoft Office, Training, Time Management, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Technical Support, Visual Merchandising

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2008 — 2015
International Relations and Global Studies, International Political Economy

Sciences Po   2013 — 2013
Study Abroad Exchange Program, International Political Economy and Law

Rebecca Bryant Rebecca Bryant Austin, Texas Details
Rebecca Bryant's Texas Senate Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Fresenius Health Partners
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Fresenius Health Partners  October 2015 - Present
America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)   June 2014 - Present
America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)   May 2013 - August 2013
Texas Senate   May 2012 - August 2012
Elizabeth Christian Public Relations  May 2012 - August 2012
GRACE Grapevine  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Legal Research, Health Insurance, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Policy, Strategic Communications

Education
University of Mississippi School of Law   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Southern Methodist University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Corporate Communications & Public Affairs

Alex Karam Alex Karam Austin, Texas Area Details
Alex Karam's Texas Senate Experience February 2013 - June 2013
Job Account Manager at SweetCheeks Products, Inc.
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
SweetCheeks Products, Inc.   July 2015 - Present
Roscoe Properties  July 2014 - Present
Spring Ridge Academy  November 2013 - May 2014
Texas Senate   February 2013 - June 2013
Waterloo Restaurant Group   January 2008 - February 2013
LBTJ   January 2012 - May 2012

Skills
Customer Service, Public Relations, Social Media, Team-oriented, Leadership, Marketing, Sales, Management, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Market Research, Market Analysis, Communication, Time Management, Organization &..., Outlook, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Spreadsheets, QuickBooks, Dropbox, FileMaker, Lotus Notes, TABC Certified, Windows, Fitness, Microsoft Excel, Health, Fashion, Music, Facebook, Team Building

Education
St. Edward's University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Advertising, and Public Relations

Alejandro C Martinez Alejandro C Martinez Mcallen, Texas Details
Alejandro C Martinez's Texas Senate Experience January 2005 - June 2005
Job Business & Immigration Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Garcia & Martinez, LLP   June 2015 - Present
Valdez, Martinez & Monarrez, PLLC   November 2010 - April 2015
Garcia & Martinez LLP   November 2009 - November 2010
Texas House of Representatives  January 2009 - May 2009
Roerig, Oliveira, & Fisher LLP   2005 - 2006
Texas Senate   January 2005 - June 2005

Skills
Grassroots, Commercial Litigation

Education
Texas Southern University—Thurgood Marshall School of Law   2006 — 2009
JD, Government Law

University of Texas at San Antonio   2000 — 2005
B.A., Political Science

UTSA Institute of Law & Public Affairs   2004 — 2004
Law & Public Affairs

Katie (Shagman) McCall Katie (Shagman) McCall Greater Seattle Area Details
Katie (Shagman) McCall's Texas Senate Experience May 2006 - November 2006
Job Senior Content Strategist and Producer
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Hill + Knowlton Strategies  January 2012 - Present
Her Side Project   January 2007 - Present
Public Strategies  May 2007 - January 2012
Public Strategies  January 2007 - May 2007
Texas Senate   May 2006 - November 2006

Skills
Portrait Photography, Social Networking, Business Networking, Social Media Blogging, Blogging, Video Production, Internet Video..., Event Photography, Internal Communications, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Marketing, Strategy, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Photography, Corporate Communications, Press Releases, Publicity, Crisis Communications, Political Campaigns

Education
St. Edward's University   2004 — 2007
Political Science, Campaign Management

Westwood High School   2000 — 2004

Lorena Robledo Lorena Robledo Austin, Texas Details
Lorena Robledo's Texas Senate Experience January 2012 - August 2013
Job Government Relations Professional
Industry Legislative Office
Experience
Texas Attorney General  February 2015 - Present
State of Texas - DFPS  May 2014 - February 2015
Texas Senate   January 2012 - August 2013
City of San Antonio Councilman Cris Medina   June 2011 - November 2011
City of San Antonio Planning and Community Development   August 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Legislation, Legislative Relations, Policy, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Community Outreach, Government

Education
Texas A&M University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning

Matt Barnes Matt Barnes Houston, Texas Details
Matt Barnes's Texas Senate Experience 2012 - 2012
Job
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Trenegy Incorporated  2014 - Present
SunTx Capital Partners  2014 - 2014
Loopback Analytics  2013 - 2013
Texas Senate   2012 - 2012
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management  2007 - 2010

Education
Texas A&M University
Bachelor's Degree

London School of Economics and Political Science
LSE Baccalaureate Charter Degree

Trinity Christian Academy

Greenhill School

Ryan Garza Ryan Garza San Antonio, Texas Area Details
Ryan Garza's Texas Senate Experience March 2011 - July 2011
Job Assistant to the Director, Student Success
Industry Higher Education
Experience
San Antonio College (SAC)   April 2015 - Present
City of San Antonio  June 2013 - October 2013
Ciro Rodriguez for Congress   November 2011 - July 2012
City of San Antonio  July 2011 - November 2011
Texas Senate   March 2011 - July 2011
U.S. House of Representatives   May 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Research, Photoshop, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Public Relations, Sales, Press Releases, Policy, Politics, Facebook, Political Science, Social Networking, Legislative Relations, Government, Community Outreach, Legislative Research, Event Planning, Editing, Time Management, Political Campaigns, Public Policy, Media Relations, Speech Writing, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Constituent Services, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, Fundraising, Legislation, International Relations, Coalitions, Volunteer Management, Community Development, Grant Writing, Leadership, Program Development, Grassroots, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Program Management, Political Consulting, Grants, Microsoft Office

Education
Trinity University   2015 — 2017
Master of Arts (MA), School Psychology

Trinity University   2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology and History

San Antonio College   2010 — 2012
N/a, Basics

Chelsea Lam Chelsea Lam Austin, Texas Details
Chelsea Lam's Texas Senate Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Administrative Director, State Senator Charles Schwertner at Texas Senate
Industry Legislative Office
Experience
Texas Senate   June 2014 - Present
Austin Nature and Science Center  March 2014 - June 2014
Thinkery  October 2013 - June 2014
KIPP Austin Public Schools  January 2014 - March 2014
Texas State Senator Charles Schwertner   January 2013 - June 2013
St. Edward's University   August 2012 - December 2012
Mary Ellen Felps Attorney at Law   August 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Community Outreach, Organizational..., Nonprofits, Editing, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Volunteer Management

Education
St. Edward's University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Philosophy

Caroline Craven Caroline Craven Austin, Texas Details
Caroline Craven's Texas Senate Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Railroad Commission of Texas
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Railroad Commission of Texas  2015 - Present
Sanders Travel Centre  December 2014 - 2015
TCU Frog Camp   January 2014 - December 2014
Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity  December 2013 - December 2014
Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity  December 2012 - December 2013
Texas Senate   May 2013 - August 2013
Texas Senate   May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Marketing, Social Media, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Leadership, Strategic Communications, Management, Teamwork, Facebook

Education
Texas Christian University   2011 — 2015
B. S. Communication Studies

Frederick Li Frederick Li Austin, Texas Area Details
Frederick Li's Texas Senate Experience January 2012 - May 2012
Job Medical Student
Industry Medical Practice
Experience
College Nannies & Tutors  January 2012 - June 2012
Sylvan Learning  January 2012 - May 2012
Texas Senate   January 2012 - May 2012
self employed artist, writer, musician   July 2008 - August 2010
University of Texas at Austin  October 2009 - May 2010
Tallowood Baptist Church  June 2004 - August 2009
New Era Life Insurance Company  May 2008 - August 2008
AAA Health Center   March 2004 - December 2007
MD Anderson Cancer Center  June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Photoshop, English, Outlook, Windows, Teaching, Piano, Violin

Education
Texas A&M University   2012 — 2016
Doctor of Medicine (MD)

The University of Texas at Austin   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Neurobiology and Neurosciences

University of North Texas   2006 — 2008

Trey Powers Trey Powers Austin, Texas Area Details
Trey Powers's Texas Senate Experience 1995 - 1999
Job Mortgage Loan Officer at City Bank Mortgage
Industry Banking
Experience
City Bank Mortgage   March 2015 - Present
Texas Mining and Reclamation Association   2011 - 2015
Powers Consulting   2010 - 2011
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts  2007 - 2010
Texas Department of Agriculture  1999 - 2006
Texas Senate   1995 - 1999

Skills
Legislation, Management, Governmental Affairs, Legislative Relations, Budgets, Economic Development, Writing

Education
Texas A&M University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences

Bobby Jenkins Bobby Jenkins McAllen, Texas Area Details
Bobby Jenkins's Texas Senate Experience August 2008 - June 2009
Job Teacher Leadership Coach
Industry Education Management
Experience
Teach For America  June 2015 - Present
Teach For America  February 2014 - July 2015
IDEA Public Schools  July 2014 - May 2015
IDEA Public Schools  August 2012 - June 2014
Applied Materials  June 2013 - August 2013
Texas House of Representatives  August 2012 - December 2012
Texas Senate   August 2008 - June 2009

Skills
Educational Technology, Teaching, Staff Development, Statistics, Policy, Data Analysis, SPSS, Statistical Modeling, Leadership Development, Instructional Design, Program Evaluation, Organizational..., Qualitative Research, Project Management

Education
Texas A&M University   2015 — 2017
Master of Education (M.Ed.)

The University of Texas at Austin   2008 — 2012
B.A., Government, Information Studies, Undergraduate

Phillip Pool Phillip Pool Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Phillip Pool's Texas Senate Experience January 2011 - May 2011
Job Closing Attorney
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Allegiance Title  April 2015 - Present
SMU Dedman School of Law Civil Clinic  August 2013 - May 2014
Ogletree Deakins  May 2013 - July 2013
5th District Court of Appeals-Dallas, Texas   July 2012 - August 2012
United States Merit Systems Protection Board   May 2012 - July 2012
Texas Senate   January 2011 - May 2011
APB Communications   August 2010 - May 2011
PulsePoint Group  September 2009 - December 2010

Education
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law   2011 — 2014
J.D., magna cum laude

The University of Texas at Austin   2007 — 2011
B.S. Public Relations, Communications

Cory Elder Cory Elder Austin, Texas Details
Cory Elder's Texas Senate Experience January 2003 - June 2003
Job Business Analyst at Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services  Government Relations SpecialistTexas Department of Aging and Disability ServicesNovember 2010 - July 2013
Texas Health and Human Services Commission  March 2009 - November 2010
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services  February 2008 - March 2009
Legislative Caucus   August 2003 - January 2008
Texas Senate   January 2003 - June 2003
HEA Consulting   June 1999 - January 2002
Texas House of Representatives  January 1999 - June 1999

Skills
Policy Analysis, Government, Legislative Relations, Public Administration, Policy

Education
St. Edward's University   2004 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Texas State University-San Marcos   1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government

Hayden Paul Hayden Paul Bryan/College Station, Texas Area Details
Hayden Paul's Texas Senate Experience January 2013 - Present
Job District Representative at Texas Senate
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Texas Senate   January 2013 - Present
The Association of Former Students  June 2010 - December 2012
Republican Governors Association  May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Event Planning, Social Media, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Public Relations, Research, Management, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Editing, Policy Analysis

Education
Texas A&M University   2011 — 2012
Master of Science, Communication

Texas A&M University   2008 — 2011
B.A., Political Science

Jennifer Little Jennifer Little Dallas, Texas Details
Jennifer Little's Texas Senate Experience May 2012 - December 2012
Job J.D. Candidate, SMU Dedman School of Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Imperium Public Affairs   January 2013 - June 2013
Texas Senate   May 2012 - December 2012

Education
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law   2014 — 2017
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

University of Texas at Austin   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Government, Writing and Rhetoric

Charlie Leal Charlie Leal Austin, Texas Area Details
Charlie Leal's Texas Senate Experience 2006 - 2007
Job Legislative Liaison at the Texas Department of Transportation
Industry Legislative Office
Experience
Texas Department of Transportation  December 2014 - Present
Cypress Ranch Water Control & Improvement District #1   November 2014 - Present
Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation  July 2012 - December 2014
Texas House of Representatives  January 2007 - July 2012
Texas Senate   2006 - 2007
Eddie Lucio III for State Representative Campaign   2005 - 2006
Texas House of Representatives  2002 - 2004

Skills
Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Legislative Research, Political Campaigns, Policy Analysis, Governmental Affairs, Legislative Affairs, Public Affairs, Legal Writing, Leadership, Political Communication, State Government, Public Speaking, Community Outreach

Education
Texas A&M University   1999 — 2003

Jennie Costilow Jennie Costilow Austin, Texas Details
Jennie Costilow's Texas Senate Experience March 2004 - April 2008
Job Senior Policy Advisor at Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Texas Health and Human Services Commission  September 2013 - Present
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services  December 2011 - September 2013
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services  April 2008 - November 2011
Texas Senate   March 2004 - April 2008
Senate Research Center   October 2000 - March 2004

Skills
Policy, Speech Writing, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Research, Analysis, Public Policy, Grants, Government, Program Evaluation, Program Development, Public Administration, Politics, Nonprofits, Public Health, Budgets, Legislation, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Social Services, Political Campaigns, Legislative Research, Program Management, Community Outreach, Editing, Grant Writing, State Government, Federal Government, Community Development, Strategic Communications, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Strategic Planning, Coalitions, Political Communication, Economic Development

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2001 — 2003
MPAff, Public Affairs

Southwestern University   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts, International/Women's Studies

Kyler Arnold Kyler Arnold Austin, Texas Area Details
Kyler Arnold's Texas Senate Experience October 2013 - August 2014
Job Budget Analyst at Texas House of Representatives
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Texas House of Representatives  September 2014 - Present
Texas Senate   October 2013 - August 2014
International Republican Institute  December 2012 - October 2013
U.S. House of Representatives   April 2012 - December 2012
Congressional Re-election Campaign   April 2012 - November 2012
International Affairs Review  February 2012 - May 2012
U.S. Government Accountability Office   August 2011 - March 2012
International Republican Institute  March 2010 - July 2011
State Senator Robert Duncan   June 2008 - February 2010
Bilingual Education for Central America   2007 - 2008

Skills
Spanish, International Relations, Legislative, Non-profits, Research, Writing, Teaching, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Fundraising, Editing, Communication, Nonprofits, Social Media, Program Management, Government, Legislative Relations

Education
George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs   2010 — 2012
Masters, International Affairs - Latin America

Texas A&M University   2002 — 2006
Bachelors, International Studies

Westlake High School

Leonard Smith Leonard Smith Austin, Texas Details
Leonard Smith's Texas Senate Experience December 1986 - May 1987
Job Law Office of Leonard B. Smith
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Law Office of Leonard B. Smith   June 2012 - Present
Brown McCarroll  June 2008 - July 2012
Law Office of Leonard B. Smith   April 1994 - May 2008
City of Cedar Park  February 1995 - January 2007
Clark, Thomas & Winters   June 1987 - April 1994
Texas Senate   December 1986 - May 1987
Texas Senate   September 1986 - November 1986

Skills
Open Government: Public..., Legislative drafting..., Mediation, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Appeals, Open Government, Guardianship, Administrative Law, Arbitration, Product Liability, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Courts, Litigation Support, Alternative Dispute..., Real Estate, Municipal Law, Trials, Legal Issues

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   1984 — 1986
Juris Doctor, Law

The University of Texas at Austin   1981 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts, Plan II Honors Program

Texas A&M University   1980 — 1981
NA, Business

Austin High School   1977 — 1980

Blaine Burke Blaine Burke Dallas, Texas Details
Blaine Burke's Texas Senate Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job Global Commercial Banking Analyst Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Industry Banking
Experience
Bank of America Merrill Lynch  June 2015 - Present
Bank of America Merrill Lynch  June 2014 - August 2014
Superior Building Systems   June 2013 - August 2013
Texas Senate   May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Statistics, Data Analysis, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Econometrics, Economics, Access, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Office, Research, Microsoft Word, Financial Analysis, Politics, Government

Education
Texas A&M University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance, General

Brenna Flores Brenna Flores Greater New York City Area Details
Brenna Flores's Texas Senate Experience September 2010 - August 2011
Job Recruiter at Betts Recruiting
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Experience
Betts Recruiting  May 2014 - Present
Felix - Intelligent Local Advertising  August 2012 - May 2014
Felix - Intelligent Local Advertising  August 2011 - August 2012
Texas Senate   September 2010 - August 2011
Texas Capitol  June 2010 - September 2010
KBTX Media  December 2008 - May 2010

Skills
Leadership, Recruiting, Account Management, Online Advertising, Technical Recruiting, Start-ups, Editing, Social Networking, Time Management, Facebook, Social Media, Blogging, Advertising, Video Editing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Event Planning, Email Marketing, Event Management, Digital Media, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Online Marketing, Copywriting, Google Analytics, Marketing Strategy, Public Speaking, Adobe Creative Suite, Integrated Marketing, PowerPoint

Education
Texas A&M University   2006 — 2010
College of Liberal Arts, Bachelor of Science

Anna Brooks Anna Brooks Austin, Texas Area Details
Anna Brooks's Texas Senate Experience January 2008 - October 2009
Job Educator and Quizmistress
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
Maclin Education Group   January 2015 - Present
Geeks Who Drink  October 2013 - Present
George Brothers Kincaid & Horton, LLP (previously George & Brothers, LLP)   September 2008 - April 2013
Stanford Campaigns  January 2012 - October 2012
Texas Senate   January 2008 - October 2009
Congressman Lloyd Doggett  December 2007 - August 2008
Texas Senate   September 2006 - January 2008

Skills
Research, Writing, Politics, Government, Legislative, Calm Under Pressure, Client Communications, Legal Research, Legislative Relations, Microsoft Office, Office Management, Litigation, Calm, Westlaw, Public Speaking, Policy, Courts, Public Policy, Trials, Legislation, Policy Analysis

Education
St. Edward's University   2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice/Pre-Law

Libby Nezda Libby Nezda Austin, Texas Details
Libby Nezda's Texas Senate Experience December 2012 - March 2014
Job AT&T External & Legislative Affairs
Industry Government Relations
Experience
AT&T  March 2014 - Present
Texas Senate   December 2012 - March 2014
Pate Taraborelli Partners   November 2011 - December 2012
Texas Senate   October 2010 - October 2011
The Eppstein Group   June 2007 - September 2010
Texas Senate   January 2007 - May 2007

Skills
Event Planning, Government, Homeland Security, Legislative Relations, Legislative Research, Microsoft Office, Policy, Policy Analysis, Project Planning, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Speech Writing, Strategic Communications, Nonprofits, Politics

Education
Texas A&M University   2003 — 2006
B.A., Philosophy

Leah Alexander Leah Alexander Austin, Texas Area Details
Leah Alexander's Texas Senate Experience January 2013 - Present
Job District Director at Texas Senate
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Texas Senate   January 2013 - Present
Texas House of Representatives  February 2009 - December 2012
Weber Shandwick  September 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Press Releases, Event Planning, Editing, Strategic Communications, Event Management, Marketing, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Community Engagement, Non-profit...

Education
Texas A&M University - The Bush School of Government and Public Service   2014 — 2016
Master's of Public Service and Administration, Non-Profit Administration

University of Central Florida   2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Advertising and Public Relations

Ware Wendell Ware Wendell Austin, Texas Area Details
Ware Wendell's Texas Senate Experience January 2010 - January 2011
Job Deputy Director at Texas Watch
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Texas Watch  January 2015 - Present
The University of Texas at Austin School of Law  September 2010 - Present
The Law Office of Ware V. Wendell   January 2006 - Present
Texas Watch  January 2011 - January 2015
Texas Senate   January 2010 - January 2011

Skills
Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Legislative Relations, Legal Research, Litigation, Legislation, Non-profits, Government, Political Communication, Speech Writing, Legal Writing, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Trials, Political Campaigns, Politics, Grassroots Organizing, Research, Nonprofits, Mediation, Program Development, Personal Injury..., Administrative Law, Product Liability, Civil Litigation

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   1999 — 2002
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Stanford University   1995 — 1999
A.B., Political Science

Paschal High School

Amber Martin Hood Amber Martin Hood Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Amber Martin Hood's Texas Senate Experience February 2001 - February 2003
Job Investor Relations Specialist / Client Focused Pro
Industry Executive Office
Experience
United Development Funding  August 2011 - Present
Antone's Music Venue   February 2007 - December 2008
Mod Green Pod & Ricochet Labs   June 2007 - June 2008
Star Apple Kingdom   March 2004 - April 2008
Meals on Wheels and More  March 2006 - February 2007
Sundance Film Festival  February 2004 - February 2004
Dress for Success - Austin  February 2003 - November 2003
Texas Senate   February 2001 - February 2003
Texas Senate   January 1999 - February 2001
Vail Resorts  June 1997 - April 1998

Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Entrepreneurship, Social Networking, Fundraising, Analysis, Advertising, Research, Social Media, Public Relations, Sales, Investor Relations, Business Development, Non-profits, Program Management, Marketing, Media Relations, Community Outreach, Investments, International Relations, Legislative Relations, Due Diligence, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Talent Booking, Digital Photography, Management, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Leadership

Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Nonprofit Management Certificate Program, Grant Writing and Nonprofit Management

Southern Methodist University   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology / Public Relations

University of Arizona
Study Spanish Abroad Program / Guadalajara Mexico

Jeff Wentworth Jeff Wentworth San Antonio, Texas Area Details
Jeff Wentworth's Texas Senate Experience January 1993 - January 2013
Job Judge, Justice Court, Precinct 3
Industry Legislative Office
Experience
Bexar County  January 2013 - Present
Texas Senate   January 1993 - January 2013
Texas House of Representatives  May 1988 - January 1993
Bexar County  January 1977 - May 1982

Skills
Legislative Relations, Politics, Political Campaigns, Public Relations, Grassroots Organizing, Government, Public Policy, Legislation, Mediation, Public Speaking, Legislative Research, Litigation, Legislative Affairs, Political Consulting, Attorneys, Administrative Law, Appropriations, Coalitions, Commercial Litigation, Constituent Services, Courts, Governmental Affairs, Grassroots, Legal Research, Legal Writing, State Government

Education
Texas Tech University School of Law   1968 — 1971
J.D., Law

Texas Tech University School of Law   1968 — 1971
J.D., Law

Texas A&M University   1958 — 1962
B.A.`, Liberal Arts (English)

Pamela Bass Pamela Bass Austin, Texas Area Details
Pamela Bass's Texas Senate Experience 1986 - 1999
Job Retired and Happy at My Life :)
Industry Government Relations
Experience
My Life :)   December 2010 - Present
Pit Road Automotive   September 2006 - December 2010
TALHI   April 2002 - September 2008
Texas Senate   1986 - 1999

Skills
Budget, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Management, Office Management, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Event Planning, Budgets, Team Building, Bookkeeping, Outlook, Administration, Process Scheduler

Education
Tarrant County College   1976 — 1978
Business Machines & Office Procedures

Fort Worth School of Business   1973 — 1974
Architectural Drafting

Rhonda Pointer Rhonda Pointer Austin, Texas Area Details
Rhonda Pointer's Texas Senate Experience 1999 - 2002
Job Systems Analyst at Texas Education Agency
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Texas Education Agency  January 2007 - Present
Texas Department of State Health Services  January 2006 - November 2006
Texas House of Representatives  2003 - 2003
Texas Democratic Coordinated Campaign   2002 - 2002
Texas Senate   1999 - 2002

Skills
Research, Policy Analysis, Legislative Relations, Government, Public Policy, Policy

Education
The University of Texas at Austin - The LBJ School of Public Affairs   2003 — 2005

Texas A&M University   1993 — 1996

Andrew Vaughn Andrew Vaughn Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Andrew Vaughn's Texas Senate Experience January 2003 - July 2005
Job Owner at Andrew Vaughn Law Firm
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Andrew Vaughn Law Firm, P.C.   June 2012 - Present
Gregg County, Texas   January 2011 - June 2012
Level2Review   September 2009 - November 2010
Texas Senate   January 2003 - July 2005

Skills
Family Law, Criminal Defense, Wills, Criminal Law, Trials, Estate Planning, Trusts, Estate Administration, Public Policy, Courts, Legal Research, Litigation

Education
Texas Tech University School of Law   2005 — 2008
JD, Law

Texas A&M University-Commerce   2003 — 2004
BS, Political Science

Trinity Valley Community College   1999 — 2002
AA, History and Government

Ann Fickel Ann Fickel Austin, Texas Area Details
Ann Fickel's Texas Senate Experience 1989 - 1999
Job Director of Legislation at Texas Classroom Teachers Association
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Texas Classroom Teachers Association  October 1990 - Present
Texas Senate   1989 - 1999
Texas House of Representatives  1985 - 1988

Education
The University of Texas at Austin - The LBJ School of Public Affairs   1985 — 1987
MPubAff

Texas A&M University   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science

LeAnn (Gallegos) Cammack LeAnn (Gallegos) Cammack Austin, Texas Area Details
LeAnn (Gallegos) Cammack's Texas Senate Experience February 1999 - September 2008
Job Legislative Affairs Specialist for Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services  December 2008 - Present
Texas Senate   February 1999 - September 2008

Education
Texas A&M University

Ricky Kershaw Ricky Kershaw Austin, Texas Area Details
Ricky Kershaw's Texas Senate Experience January 1990 - November 1991
Job President at Kershaw Investments
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Kershaw Investments   January 2007 - Present
Prime Lending  January 2003 - December 2006
Lower Colorado River Authority  January 2002 - September 2003
Lower Colorado River Authority  December 1991 - December 2002
Texas Senate   January 1990 - November 1991

Skills
Leadership, Policy, Analysis, Budgets

Education
St. Mary's University   1986 — 1988
Finance, Bachelor of Business Administration

Chris Landon Chris Landon Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Chris Landon's Texas Senate Experience October 2001 - October 2003
Job Assistant Vice President, Business Control Manager at Bank of America
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Bank of America  September 2014 - Present
Bank of America  August 2013 - September 2014
Bank of America  April 2011 - August 2013
Bank of America  August 2007 - April 2011
Bank of America  August 2005 - August 2007
TechLaw  September 2004 - August 2005
Texas Senate   October 2001 - October 2003
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP  September 2000 - September 2001

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Risk Management, Business Process..., Process Optimization, Quality Control, Investor Relations, External Audit, Portfolio Management, Finance, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Office, Customer Service

Education
St. Edward's University
B.A., Political Science

Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas

Caryn Cosper Caryn Cosper Edna, Texas Details
Caryn Cosper's Texas Senate Experience 1985 - 1997
Job Petroleum Landman at MKM & Associates
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
CC Land Company   March 2012 - Present
MKM & Associates  March 2009 - August 2015
English Teacher!  1999 - September 2001
Texas General Land Office  1997 - 2000
Texas Senate   1985 - 1997

Skills
Mergers, Business Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Gas, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Public Relations, Negotiation, Natural Gas, Real Estate, Budgets, Sales Management, Leases, Energy, Petroleum, Sales, New Business Development, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Due Diligence, Title Searches, Leasehold, Deeds, Mergers & Acquisitions, Oil & Gas Industry, Mineral Rights, Oil/Gas, Operating Agreements, Minerals, Chain of Title, Energy Industry, Titles, Abstracting, Division Orders, Lease Negotiations, Easements, Title Opinions, Oil & Gas Law, Oil & Gas Exploration, Upstream, Pipelines, Drilling, Onshore, Land Acquisition, Joint Ventures, Oilfield, Shale, Divestitures, Seismology, Field Development

Education
Texas A&M University
BA, Political Science and Government

John Shepperd John Shepperd Austin, Texas Area Details
John Shepperd's Texas Senate Experience January 1996 - August 1999
Job Director of Operations at Blackridge Government Relations
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Blackridge - Government Relations   August 2014 - Present
Medica Santa Carmen, LLC   September 2012 - July 2014
Azar Distilling, LLC   March 2011 - October 2012
Lone Star Medical   April 2000 - March 2011
Texas Senate   January 1996 - August 1999

Skills
Corporate Development, Venture Capital, Medical Devices, Executive Management, Policy, Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, Healthcare, Private Equity, Mergers, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Investments, Divestitures, Management, Financial Modeling, Direct Sales, Strategy, Budgets, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Sales, Sales Management, New Business Development, Sales Presentations

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1987 — 1991
BA, American Studies

Alamo Heights High School   1983 — 1987

Texas A&M University
Rangeland Ecology and Mgmt

E. Joyce Iyamu E. Joyce Iyamu Houston, Texas Area Details
E. Joyce Iyamu's Texas Senate Experience November 2007 - November 2009
Job City Attorney at City of Missouri City, Texas
Industry Legal Services
Experience
City of Missouri City, Texas  June 2015 - Present
City of Missouri City, Texas  November 2009 - Present
Texas Senate   November 2007 - November 2009
Texas Legislative Council  August 2006 - November 2007

Skills
Legal Research, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Legal Writing, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Litigation, Administrative Law, Government, Policy, Legal Issues, Government Ethics, Courts, Local Government, Legislative Research, Westlaw

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2003 — 2006
J.D.

Spelman College   1999 — 2003
B.A., Philosophy

Nick Mikula Nick Mikula Waxahachie, Texas Details
Nick Mikula's Texas Senate Experience January 2009 - June 2009
Job Account Manager at The CocaCola Company
Industry Retail
Experience
The Coca-Cola Company  May 2014 - Present
Kroger  June 2009 - Present
Texas Senate   January 2009 - June 2009

Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Inventory Management, Retail, Time Management

Education
Texas A&M University   2004 — 2008
B.S., Political Science

Texas A&M University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science and Government

Ashton Taylor Ashton Taylor Austin, Texas Area Details
Ashton Taylor's Texas Senate Experience January 2009 - Present
Job Policy Advisor at Texas Senate
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Texas Senate   January 2009 - Present
ExxonMobil  June 2000 - September 2002

Education
Texas Southern University—Thurgood Marshall School of Law   2007 — 2010

Christa Quigley Christa Quigley Killeen/Temple, Texas Area Details
Christa Quigley's Texas Senate Experience June 1990 - September 1991
Job Associate Director & VCT Coordinator, eLearning, Temple College
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Temple College Financial Aid Office   October 2009 - Present
Girl Scouts of Central Texas  August 2004 - Present
Sallie Mae  June 1990 - July 2008
Girl Scouts of Central Texas  August 2005 - June 2006
Texas Senate   June 1990 - September 1991
Mary Baldwin College  January 1990 - June 1990

Skills
Leadership

Education
State University of New York Empire State College   2008 — 2009
B.S., Business, Management & Economics

State University of New York Empire State College   2002 — 2004
A.S., Business Management

Brittany Holzheauser Brittany Holzheauser Houston, Texas Area Details
Brittany Holzheauser's Texas Senate Experience January 2009 - July 2009
Job Associate Attorney at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, A PLC
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, A PLC   February 2015 - Present
Law Office of Jacqueline Taylor   February 2014 - October 2014
Dan Spjut   January 2012 - April 2012
Federal Judge John D. Rainey   June 2011 - August 2011
Honorable Judge David Farr   March 2011 - June 2011
Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine   January 2010 - July 2010
Texas Department of Agriculture  September 2009 - December 2009
Texas Senate   January 2009 - July 2009

Skills
Legal Writing, Event Planning, Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Research, Westlaw, Editing, Legislation, Outlook, Legislative Relations, Mediation, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Nonprofits

Education
South Texas College of Law   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctorate, Law

Texas A&M University   2004 — 2008
Business, Sport Management

Katelin Dietz Katelin Dietz San Marcos, Texas Details
Katelin Dietz's Texas Senate Experience January 2011 - June 2011
Job Seeking opportunity in sales, marketing and communications
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Leverage PR  June 2012 - May 2013
RecognizeGood   January 2012 - April 2012
Oilfied Rentals   August 2011 - January 2012
Texas Senate   January 2011 - June 2011
The AgriLeader Magazine   January 2010 - June 2010
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo  February 2010 - February 2010

Skills
Media Relations, Writing, Sales Operations, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Program Management, Advertising, Account Management, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Team Leadership, Legislation, Direct Sales, News Writing, AP Style, Human Resources, Human Resource..., Community Development, Communication Skills

Education
Texas A&M University   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Communications & Journalism Minor: Human Resource Development

Norman Garza, Jr. Norman Garza, Jr. Austin, Texas Details
Norman Garza, Jr.'s Texas Senate Experience November 2006 - November 2008
Job Assistant Vice Chancellor
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Texas A&M University System  November 2014 - Present
Texas Farm Bureau  December 2008 - October 2014
Texas Senate   November 2006 - November 2008
Hilton Austin  2004 - 2005
St. Edward's University   September 2002 - May 2004
National Hispanic Institute  2000 - 2003

Skills
Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Legislation, Economic Development, Political Campaigns, Legislative Relations, Legislative Research, Government, Legislative Affairs, Policy, Political Consulting, State Government, Grassroots Organizing, Public Affairs, Politics, Research, Coalitions, Grassroots

Education
St. Edward's University   2010 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations

Universidad de Belgrano   2005 — 2006
Study Abroad, International Relations and Affairs

St. Edward's University   2002 — 2006
B.A., Political Science

Pleasanton High School   1998 — 2002
Diploma, High School

Chelsie (Sanders) Kramer Chelsie (Sanders) Kramer Houston, Texas Area Details
Chelsie (Sanders) Kramer's Texas Senate Experience December 2012 - June 2014
Job Executive Director, Gulf Coast Region at Texas Association of Business
Industry Political Organization
Experience
Texas Association of Business  June 2014 - Present
Texans for Dan Branch  March 2014 - June 2014
Texas Senate   December 2012 - June 2014
Barry Smitherman for Texas Attorney General Campaign   August 2013 - March 2014
Texas Senate   November 2010 - December 2012
Texans for Tommy Williams   March 2012 - November 2012
Dan Huberty Campaign   August 2010 - November 2010
Senator Steve Ogden Campaign   January 2010 - April 2010

Skills
Legislative Relations, Political Campaigns, Politics, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Research, Political Communication, Constituent Services, Political Consulting, Public Policy, Legislation, State Government, State Legislation, Legislative Policy, Policy Analysis, Coalitions, Legislative Affairs, Speech Writing, Member Relations, Membership Growth, Liaison, Public Speaking

Education
Texas A&M University   2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Christina Sanders, MPA Christina Sanders, MPA Houston, Texas Area Details
Christina Sanders, MPA's Texas Senate Experience January 2010 - January 2011
Job Leading expert on voting rights, recognized civic engagement strategist, political commentator
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Texas Southern University  August 2009 - Present
Texas League of Young Voters Education Fund   January 2010 - January 2015
Christina Sanders for Houston City Council, District D   May 2013 - November 2013
The White House Project  January 2011 - January 2012
Texas Senate   January 2010 - January 2011
Houston Communities for Safe Indoor Air (HCSIA)   August 2008 - January 2010
City of Houston  August 2002 - June 2004

Skills
Event Planning, Policy, Fundraising, Management, Community Outreach, Leadership, Political Campaigns, Politics, Public Policy, Grassroots Organizing, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Nonprofits

Education
Texas Southern University, Jordan-Leland School of Public Affairs   2006 — 2008
Master’s Degree, Master of Public Adminstration, Public Policy (M.P.A)

Texas Southern University, Jordan-Leland School of Public Affairs   2002 — 2006
Bachelor’s Degree, Political Science and Government

Will McAdams Will McAdams Austin, Texas Area Details
Will McAdams's Texas Senate Experience January 2009 - August 2012
Job Legislative Director & Media Relations at State Senator Troy Fraser
Industry Government Administration
Experience
State Senator Troy Fraser   November 2014 - Present
Senate Committee on Natural Resources   September 2012 - October 2014
Texas Senate   January 2009 - August 2012

Education
Texas A&M University   2000 — 2004
B.S. Political Science, Political Science, Business

Lauren Leining Lauren Leining Austin, Texas Area Details
Lauren Leining's Texas Senate Experience December 2014 - Present
Job Committed to improving the lives of others through health education
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Texas Senate   December 2014 - Present
St. Edward's University   April 2013 - Present
Texas House of Representatives  August 2014 - December 2014
B.I.G. Love Cancer Care   May 2014 - July 2014
Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas  January 2014 - May 2014
The LIVESTRONG Foundation  January 2014 - May 2014
St. Edward's University   May 2013 - December 2013
St. Edward's University Student Life's Transitional Experiences Council   April 2013 - August 2013
St. Edward's University   January 2013 - August 2013
The Leadershape Institute  May 2012 - May 2013

Skills
Research, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Student Affairs, Leadership, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Time Management

Education
St. Edward's University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology and Criminology

Danse Lewis Danse Lewis Austin, Texas Area Details
Danse Lewis's Texas Senate Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Asset Manager
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Texas Senate   January 2015 - Present
U.S. Census Bureau   March 2013 - October 2013
Housing Authority of the City of Austin  January 2012 - January 2013
Southwest Housing Compliance Corporation  January 2011 - January 2013
Texas Senate Research Center  January 2009 - August 2009
Central Market  November 2003 - December 2008

Skills
Report Writing, Proofreading, Team Leadership, Affordable Housing, Auditing, Customer Experience, Travel, Team Building, Editing, Analysis, Public Policy, Microsoft Excel, Research, Data Analysis, Event Planning, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Nonprofits, Program Development, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Policy, Budgets, Government, Program Evaluation, PowerPoint, Customer Service

Education
Texas State University   2004 — 2007
MPA, Public Administration

Southwestern University   1996 — 2000
BA, Sociology, French, Art

Rebecca (Sams) Passmore Rebecca (Sams) Passmore Spring, Texas Details
Rebecca (Sams) Passmore's Texas Senate Experience 2006 - 2007
Job homemaker
Industry Government Administration
Experience
National Archives and Records Administration  June 2013 - May 2015
National Archives and Records Administration  December 2010 - June 2013
National Archives and Records Administration  April 2010 - December 2010
National Archives and Records Administration  September 2009 - April 2010
George Bush Presidential Library Foundation  September 2006 - May 2009
Texas Senate   2006 - 2007

Skills
Executive Support, Appointment Scheduling, Travel Planning, Records Management, Office Administration, Customer Service, Special Events..., Teamwork, Property Accountability, Microsoft Office, Groupwise, Outlook, Research, Archives, Library, History, Microsoft Excel, Communication, Leadership, Management, Libraries, Writing, Community Outreach, PowerPoint, International Relations

Education
Texas A&M University - Mays Business School   2006 — 2009
BA, Management

Clint Carrens Clint Carrens Austin, Texas Area Details
Clint Carrens's Texas Senate Experience November 2008 - June 2012
Job Residence Director, St. Edward's University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
St. Edward's University   July 2012 - Present
Austin Kiwanis Young Professionals   October 2008 - June 2014
Texas Senate   November 2008 - June 2012
St. Edward's University   August 2011 - December 2011
University Area Kiwanis Club   October 2004 - September 2011
University Area Kiwanis Club   October 2009 - September 2010
Texas Senate   January 2007 - October 2008
Texas Senate   January 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Word, PowerPoint, Excel, HTML, Editing, Social Media, Facebook, Twitter, Blogging, Writing, English, Internet, Leadership Development, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Newsletters, Organizing, Photoshop, Research, Problem Solving, Team Building, Web 2.0, Servant Leadership, Transformational..., Emotional Intelligence

Education
St. Edward's University   2011 — 2011
Masters, College Student Development

The University of Texas at Austin   2000 — 2004
BS, Communication Studies

Laura C. Langham Laura C. Langham United States Details
Laura C. Langham's Texas Senate Experience January 2007 - September 2010
Job
Industry Law Practice
Experience
St. Edward's University   2011 - Present
Hilgers & Langham, PC   October 2010 - Present
Texas Senate   January 2007 - September 2010
U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Texas   2006 - 2006

Education
St. Edward's University   2008 — 2010
MBA, Business Management

St. Mary's University School of Law   2003 — 2006
JD

Austin College   1998 — 2002
BA, Psychology and Spanish

Ashlee Peña Ashlee Peña San Antonio, Texas Area Details
Ashlee Peña's Texas Senate Experience March 2011 - April 2012
Job Attorney/Owner at Peña & Peña, PLLC
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Peña & Peña, PLLC   November 2013 - Present
Law Office of Ed Goldner   September 2012 - November 2013
Walsh, Anderson, Gallegos, Green, and Trevino   May 2012 - September 2012
Texas Senate   March 2011 - April 2012
Professor Al Kauffman   May 2010 - March 2011
Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF)   August 2010 - December 2010
San Antonio Housing Authority  January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legislative Research, Education, Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Litigation, Westlaw, Political Campaigns, Document Drafting, Politics, Government, Legal Documents, Political Science, Policy, Document Review, Hearings, Courts, Appeals, Real Estate, Titles, Probate, Preparation of Wills, Escrow, Property Law

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Educational Administration- Educational Policy and Planning

St. Mary's University School of Law   2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Trinity University   2003 — 2006
Bachelor’s Degree, Double Major: International Politics and History Minor: Spanish

Lauren Emery Lauren Emery Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Lauren Emery's Texas Senate Experience November 2012 - December 2013
Job Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Arlington Circuit Court   August 2014 - August 2015
Texas Senate   November 2012 - December 2013
Santa Clara County, Office of the District Attorney  2012 - May 2012
Health Legal Services   January 2011 - January 2012
Northern Virginia Capital Defender Office  May 2011 - July 2011
Greenspun Shapiro PC   January 2009 - July 2011
Northern California Innocence Project  May 2010 - August 2010

Education
Santa Clara University School of Law   2009 — 2012
J.D., Law

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University   2004 — 2008
B.A., Political Science & Merchandising Management

Christopher Felleisen Christopher Felleisen Austin, Texas Area Details
Christopher Felleisen's Texas Senate Experience July 2009 - August 2010
Job Middle School Teacher at Leander ISD
Industry Education Management
Experience
Leander ISD  August 2011 - Present
Texas Senate   July 2009 - August 2010
Texas Senate   September 2008 - July 2009
Baker Botts LLP  July 2007 - July 2008

Skills
Leadership, Policy, Recruiting, Teaching, Community Outreach, Staff Development, Public Speaking, Curriculum Design, Mathematics Education, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Development

Education
Texas A&M University   2003 — 2007
B.A., History, Communication

Kyle Janek, MD Kyle Janek, MD Austin, Texas Area Details
Kyle Janek, MD's Texas Senate Experience December 2002 - June 2008
Job Executive Commissioner at Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Texas Health and Human Services Commission  September 2012 - Present
Greater Houston Anesthesiology  July 1986 - August 2012
Capson Physicians Insurance   November 2010 - March 2011
Texas Senate   December 2002 - June 2008
Texas House of Representatives  January 1995 - December 2002

Skills
Medical Education, Health Policy, Board Certified, Healthcare, Hospitals, Healthcare Management, Surgery, Medicare, Public Health, Insurance, Healthcare Information..., Underwriting, Process Improvement, Medical Malpractice, Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Claims Management, Public Speaking, Utilization Management, Policy

Education
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston   1983 — 1986
Anesthesiology Residency Program

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston   1979 — 1983
M.D., Medicine

Texas A&M University   1976 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Zoology

Douglas Latimer Douglas Latimer San Antonio, Texas Details
Douglas Latimer's Texas Senate Experience January 2007 - May 2007
Job Assistant Project Manager at HarveyCleary Builders
Industry Construction
Experience
Harvey-Cleary Builders  April 2014 - Present
Lelege USA   November 2013 - March 2014
Evans Law Office   October 2012 - November 2013
Harris County District Attorney's Office  May 2010 - August 2010
Mechanical Repair & Engineering   May 2005 - August 2009
Texas Senate   January 2007 - May 2007

Skills
LEED Accredited, AutoCAD, eQuest, Renewable Energy, Visual Basic, SketchUp, Project Management, Architectural..., Contractors, Contract Law, Real Property, LEED projects, Sustainable Design

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Architectural Engineering

South Texas College of Law   2009 — 2012
Juris Doctorate (J.D.), Law

Desiree Castro Desiree Castro Corpus Christi, Texas Area Details
Desiree Castro's Texas Senate Experience 2012 - Present
Job Policy Analyst at Texas Senate
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Texas Senate   2012 - Present
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce  2010 - 2012

Skills
Community Outreach, Fundraising, Non-profits, Governmental Affairs, Event Planning, Media Relations, Leadership Development, Program Development, Public Relations, Policy, Government, Community Development, Grants, Grant Writing, Press Releases, Marketing, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Customer Service

Education
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi   2008 — 2011
Masters of Public Administration, Homeland Security

Melissa del Bosque Melissa del Bosque Austin, Texas Area Details
Melissa del Bosque's Texas Senate Experience December 2003 - December 2008
Job Investigative Reporter at The Texas Observer
Industry Publishing
Experience
The Texas Observer  January 2009 - Present
Texas Senate   December 2003 - December 2008

Skills
Editing, Writing, Social Media

Education
Texas A&M School of Rural Public Health   2004 — 2007
Master's Public Health, Environmental Health/Epidemiology

The University of Texas at Austin   1999 — 2001
Master of Arts (MA), Journalism

San Francisco State University   1993 — 1996
Bachelor's degree, Creative Writing

Cindy Cockerham Cindy Cockerham Amarillo, Texas Details
Cindy Cockerham's Texas Senate Experience September 2003 - Present
Job Constituent Services Coordinator at Texas Senate
Industry Legislative Office
Experience
Texas Senate   September 2003 - Present

Skills
Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Media Relations, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Public Relations, Press Releases

Education
South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General

Nathan Salazar Nathan Salazar San Marcos, Texas Details
Nathan Salazar's Texas Senate Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job Associate Court Case Manager at City of Austin
Industry Government Administration
Experience
City of Austin  September 2015 - Present
City of Austin  June 2015 - September 2015
Texas House of Representatives  January 2015 - June 2015
Texas State University-Political Science Department   June 2013 - December 2014
Texas Senate   January 2013 - May 2013

Skills
Leadership, Research, Spanish, Event Planning, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Fluent in Spanish and..., PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teamwork, Time Management, Data Entry, Inventory Management, Social Media, Cashiering, Access, Retail, Windows, Spanish Translation

Education
Texas State University-San Marcos   2012 — 2015
Political Science (MA), American Government and Politics

Texas State University-San Marcos   2009 — 2012
Criminal Justice (BS), Criminal Justice and Corrections

Texas State University-San Marcos   2009 — 2012
Spanish (BA), Spanish Language and Literature

South Plains College   2006 — 2008
Associate's degree, General Studies

Holly Tippit Holly Tippit Houston, Texas Details
Holly Tippit's Texas Senate Experience January 2009 - June 2009
Job District Scheduler at U.S. Congress
Industry Government Administration
Experience
U.S. Congress   July 2011 - Present
Robert J. Piro, P.L.L.C.   May 2010 - July 2011
Benco Dental  September 2010 - March 2011
Texas Senate   January 2009 - June 2009

Education
Southern Methodist University   2008 — 2012

Krissy Lilljedahl Krissy Lilljedahl Austin, Texas Details
Krissy Lilljedahl's Texas Senate Experience January 1995 - September 2002
Job TMRA
Industry Mining & Metals
Experience
Texas Mining and Reclamation Association   November 2012 - Present
Texas Senate   January 1995 - September 2002
Texas House of Representatives  January 1991 - December 1995
Delta Air Lines  June 1988 - December 1990

Skills
Administrative..., Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Office Management, PowerPoint, Office Administration, Microsoft Word, Travel Arrangements, Customer Service, Process Scheduler, Project Management, Calendaring, Spreadsheets, Event Planning

Education
St. Edward's University
Bachelor's degree, English Literature

Benjamin Horther Benjamin Horther Austin, Texas Details
Benjamin Horther's Texas Senate Experience 2013 - 2013
Job Client Success Representative at OutboundEngine
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
OutboundEngine  October 2014 - Present
OutboundEngine  July 2014 - October 2014
HomeAway.com  October 2013 - July 2014
Texas Senate   2013 - 2013

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Sales, Facebook, Salesforce.com, Marketing Strategy, Lead Generation

Education
Texas A&M University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science

Westwood High School   2005 — 2009
High School

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