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Who’s Who Where – September 2024

Who’s Who Where – September 2024

September 2024

Did you hear? Your peers are on the move. Check out where they’re landing.

Benjamin Cantrell, formerly chief of staff, Office of Senator Markwayne Mullin; now government affairs executive, BlackRock, Inc. 

Heather Curry, formerly director of strategic engagement, Goldwater Institute; now senior director of state advocacy, BSA | The Software Alliance

Alex Davidson, formerly director of public affairs, Beer Institute; now senior director of public affairs, National Turkey Federation

Allison Dembeck, formerly vice president of education and labor advocacy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; now head of policy, Save the Children U.S.

Marie Dixon, formerly senior vice president, government relations, Albertsons Companies; now senior vice president, federal affairs, Exelon Corp

Uzoma Ekenna, formerly political programs manager, Pacific Life; now government relations manager, Athene

Darien Flowers, formerly principal, Squire Patton Boggs; now group vice president – maritime policy and government affairs, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company

David Garriepy, formerly vice president of government affairs, Tremont Strategies Group; now senior manager of federal government relations, StubHub

Mica Hider, formerly senior director of coalitions, PAC, American Chemistry Council; now director of political affairs, International Fresh Produce Association

Cory Horton, formerly vice president, Taft Advisors; now vice president, federal regulatory and external affairs, Entergy

Eric Johnston, formerly federal government affairs, Marriott International; now executive director of strategic affairs, public policy and digital equity, Comcast

Matt Lenz, formerly senior director, state advocacy, BSA | The Software Alliance; now director, public policy, Meta

Sarah Merchak, formerly senior vice president, Smith-Free Group; now head of congressional affairs, Consumer Data Industry Association

Adrienne Mortimer, formerly director of legislative and political affairs, American Association of Neurological Surgeons; now associate director, legislative affairs, American College of Cardiology

Julien Nagarajan, formerly head of government relations, public policy US state & local east, VMware; now public policy manager, state, TikTok

Bill Parsons, formerly senior vice president and political director, American Clean Power Association; now chief advocacy officer, Americans for a Clean Energy Grid

Erin Raden, formerly senior director of state government affairs, The Toy Association; now senior director of state affairs, The Consumer Brands Association

Christopher Rinkus, formerly government affairs, GoGuardian; now state policy manager, Snap Inc.

Brian Robinson-Gallagher, formerly manager for governance and board liaison, ADEA; now political outreach director, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Geoff Werth, formerly principal, K10 Government Relations; now vice president of government relations, The Federation of American Hospitals

Robert Yeakel, formerly head of congressional affairs, DoorDash; now head of government affairs, U.S. federal and Latin America, Dropbox

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