Driven by a strong commitment to public service and social impact, I’ve led and contributed across a diverse range of roles—including community engagement director, strategist, communications and media director, federal lobbyist, congressional staffer, legislative director, political organizer, development director, and founder of a national government relations firm.
My career began on Capitol Hill as a senior congressional staffer in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, where I helped shape legislative agendas and policy strategy. I later founded Pizer & Company, a national government affairs firm with offices in Washington, DC, and Chicago, advising clients on legislative, media, and public affairs while working closely with Congress, the White House, and federal agencies during the Clinton and Bush administrations.
In Vermont, I held leadership positions at Vermont PBS and the Humane Society of Chittenden County. At Vermont PBS, I led a statewide engagement initiative that partnered with over 300 organizations to deliver educational programs, community screenings, and civic dialogues—recognized nationally with NETA’s first-ever Collective Impact Achievement Award. I was twice elected Chair of NETA’s Community Engagement Council, representing 93 PBS stations. At the Humane Society, I designed fundraising strategies, strengthened donor relationships, and expanded public outreach.
I hold an M.A. and ABD-PhD in Political Science from Johns Hopkins University, an M.P.A. in Public Policy from Southern Illinois University, and a B.A. in History with a Certificate in East Asian Studies from Indiana University.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked to connect people, elevate civic dialogue, and build coalitions rooted in trust, inclusion, and impact.