Director of Strategic Planning & Policy
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Solid history of success in fostering urban development, addressing complex social challenges, and shaping and influencing public policy, regulatory compliance, and government relations. Strong background in enhancing student outcomes and leading faculty development initiatives. Well-versed in building robust rapports at all organizational levels, navigating regulatory landscapes, and implementing comprehensive policies with aim of supporting sustainable growth. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and policy implementation with a focus on improving educational quality and organizational performance. Instrumental in advancing academic / research programs, analyzing market trends, and identifying opportunities. Strategic leader; adept at spearheading complex projects from conception to completion and mentoring high-performing teams to achieve shared vision and goals.
Chief Executive Officer, Air Capital Strategies, LLC, Wichita, KS 2024 — Present
Deliver strategic solutions and cultivate leadership excellence, Air Capital Strategies drives organizational growth and success. Coordinate to influence public engagement and accelerate organizational advancement.
● Explored Air Capital Strategies, LLC, a firm with expertise in public affairs, government relations, leadership coaching, and organizational development.
Mayor, City of Wichita Kansas, Wichita, KS 2020 — 2024
Led as 102nd Mayor of Wichita, while spearheading strategic initiatives to boost economic growth and improve community welfare.
Launched effective programs to address homelessness by guiding the city through the challenges of COVID-19.
● Transformed a budget deficit into a $30M surplus within four years.
● Developed job training programs and fostered workforce development/economic opportunity in collaboration with local nonprofits.
State Representative, Kansas State Legislature, Topeka, KS 2013 — 2020
Contributed to key committees, such as Higher Education Budget, Commerce, Labor & Economic Development, Taxation, Judiciary,
Utilities & Telecommunications, Children & Seniors, and Joint Committee on Information Technology.
● Served three consecutive terms as a member of the leadership team, holding ranking member positions on Higher Education Budget,
Commerce, Labor & Economic Development, and Joint Committee on Technology.
Doctor of Arts in Leadership Studies - Concentration in Policy & Law
Franklin Pierce University, Rindge, NH
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership
Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH
University of the People, Pasadena, CA
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, Public Administration & Cross-Cultural Studies
Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
Bachelor of General Studies in Sociology, Minor in Psychology
Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
