Class of:

2011

Location:

Spartanburg

Forum:

Public Policy

Occupation:

Principal, Palmetto Public Affairs, Inc.

Previous Experience:

Political Strategist and Policy Analyst, Vermont Senator and President Pro Tem Peter Welch; Attorney and Legislative Liaison, Governor Howard Dean; Conservation Director, Palmetto Conservation Foundation

Community Involvement:

Founding Member, The Daughters of Susan B.; Executive committee and communications chairman, Women Giving for Spartanburg.; Board chair, Hubculture Inc.; Board, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Foundation Heart Division; Advocacy trainer, local foundations, nonprofit organizations, and community activists; Previous member, Environmental Committee and Community Indicators Project of the Spartanburg County Foundation

Education:

B.A. in Environmental Science, Auburn University; J.D. and Masters in Environmental Law, Vermont Law School