After working for the Bloomberg administration as Senior Vice President of External & Government Affairs for New York City's marketing/tourism agency for seven years, I was recruited to help launch Bloomberg Associates. Founded in 2014 as a division of Bloomberg Philanthropies, BA is a pro-bono, philanthropic civic consulting organization dedicated to supporting Mayor's around the world. As Chief of Staff, I am responsible for setting strategic direction and ensuring the efficiency/efficacy of all operations related to BA. Additionally, I lead BA's Communications & Internal Management practice, working with Mayors and their senior team to develop comprehensive communications and operational strategies including refining public messaging priorities, reviewing and helping implement internal reporting and management structures, creating internal and external stakeholder engagement programs, and leading staff trainings on public relations best practices.