EXPERIENCE 

Confidential, Washington, D.C. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY ADVISOR 2009 – Present Advise the Executive Director on telecommunications/ broadband policy issues Advocates the organization’s telecommunications/broadband policy agenda of increasing broadband access and adoption to minority, unserved and underserved communities

• Research and write comments presented to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and other federal agencies in rulemaking proceedings on telecommunications issues
• Represents the organization in meetings on telecommunications policy issues at the Federal Communications Commission, Department of Commerce and other federal government agencies.
• Represents the organization at conferences, panel discussions and professional seminars
• Organize and manage roundtables and summits on telecommunications and broadband issues
• Develop strategic partnerships

Confidential, Washington, D.C. DIRECTOR OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY 2008 – 2009 ASSOCIATE MEDIA BROKER 2008 – 2009

• Advised members and affiliate organizations on telecommunications policy issues of particular concern to minorities
• Researched and wrote petitions and comments presented before the Federal Communications Commission, and other federal agencies in rulemaking proceedings
• Participated in ex parte meetings with the FCC Chairman, Commissioners, and staff on telecommunications issues
• Represented the organization at conferences, panel discussions, professional seminars, and in the media
• Provided a full array of brokerage service to buyers and sellers in media transactions
• Conducted due diligence of broadcast companies for brokerage clients
• Advised clients on media transaction options
• Chairperson of MMTC’s Rural Broadband Working Group
• Member of MMTC’s Access to Capital Working Group and Broadband Opportunity Working Group
• Contributing Writer: MMTC Roadmap for Telecommunication Policy, Published by the Minority Media and Telecommunications Council (2008)

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ADJUNCT PROFESSOR Spring Semester 2008

• Taught communications law in the John H. Johnson School of Communications
• Lectured on the following topics: Critically studied the Federal Communications Commission’s regulations of the telecommunications industry. Analyzed the free speech clause of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and its impact on the media, copyright and trademark law,  defamation and privacy law, the Internet, public, political, corporate, and commercial speech.
• Critiqued the Freedom Information Act and media access to government documents and  legal proceedings.

Confidential, Washington, D.C.EARLE K. MOORE POLICY FELLOW 2006 - 2008

• Researched and wrote comments presented before the Federal Communications Commission advocating for entrepreneurial opportunities for minorities and women in the telecommunications industry
• Participated in ex parte meetings with the FCC Chairman and Commissioners
• Conducted media industry research
• Represented the organization as a speaker at conferences, panel discussions and in media

• Researched legal topics for “Evening Exchange”, a public affairs program

PRODUCER

• Developed, researched and organized topics for television programs
• Prepared television show host for on-air interviews
• Conducted initial interviews with program guests
• Wrote scripts for television programs
• Coordinated technical and substantive elements of television program
• Supervised post-production editing

BROADCAST TECHNICIAN

• Developed and taught technical training programs for staff and student interns
• Provided technical expertise in all areas of in-studio and remote site productions

Confidential, Bowie, Maryland ADJUNCT PROFESSOR 2002 – 2003

• Taught communications law in the Department of Communications
• Lectured on the topics listed above under “Howard University”.

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CONGRESSIONAL FELLOW 1999- 2000

• Researched and prepared briefing materials on a variety of issues, including: telecommunications technology, children’s advocacy, health care, and women’s issues
• Responded to constituents and special interests groups on telecommunications issues
• Assisted in coordinating the National Summit on Africa

• Researched and prepared briefing materials for the senior staff on foreign affairs issues, including: the Taliban in Afghanistan, U.S. immigration policy, political prisoners, the Haitian government, and African affairs
• Met with and wrote correspondence to constituents and advocacy groups
• Wrote correspondence to Members of Congress on immigration and international issues
• Attended and reported on Congressional briefings

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WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU 
LAW CLERK 1996 - 1997

• Researched and drafted FCC regulations
• Wrote responses to Congressional inquiries
• Analyzed the capital financing issues of small and minority-owned businesses
• Compiled research and data on the impact of FCC policy and market conditions on women, small, and minority-owned businesses’ entry into the wireless market
  

EDUCATIONConfidential SCHOOL OF LAW, 
Washington, D.C. 
JURIS DOCTOR

• Chief Justice Earl Warren Scholar
• Contributing Writer: Dicta, a legal news journal

Moot Court MemberWinner: Columbus School of Law Telecommunications Moot Court Competition

• Winner: St Ives Moot Court Competition
• Semi-finalist: National Telecommunications Moot Court Competition

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CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION: COMMUNICATIONS LAW 
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BACHELOR OF ARTS: COMMUNICATIONS; MINOR: POLITICAL SCIENCE

• Dean’s List
• Recipient: Howard University Trustee Scholarship