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Senate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59166f7115d5db3071a9bbaf/1667711049614-MW0KK94D4Z5D61BMLS28/logo_USHouseofRepresentatives.jpg Pivotal Policymaking - U.S. House of Representatives https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59166f7115d5db3071a9bbaf/07ae2aad-4ae6-4333-ba8f-da6cfe68572e/logo_SenatorSherrodBrown.jpg Pivotal Policymaking - Legislative Fellow • Improved implementation of the Affordable Care Act by working with the Finance Committee, Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services staff to expand special enrollment periods, support health insurance market reform, and guarantee contraception coverage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59166f7115d5db3071a9bbaf/c7551e57-dedf-4ea2-bbcb-d8ddc2d84d6b/Obama_Biden_logo.svg.png Pivotal Policymaking - Office of the White House Counsel • Protected the Executive Office of the President during litigation by reviewing records for FOIA exemptions and Presidential privilege on topics such as Deepwater Horizon and the Affordable Care Act, and prepared memos on legislative oversight legal questions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59166f7115d5db3071a9bbaf/c171ec59-a016-492c-940e-a63b69b7fe45/logo_SenatorJonTester.png Pivotal Policymaking - Legislative Counsel • Increased support for the Senator’s Judiciary and Health Policy agenda by writing and introducing 20 pieces of legislation, 3 of which became law, as well as negotiating support for appropriations priorities. • Expanded Medicaid in Montana by negotiating between the state legislature, governor, and the Department of Health and Human Services to obtain a Medicaid Waiver, resulting in health care coverage for 50,000 Montanans. • Ensured 100% Democratic Caucus cohesion on all votes regarding immigration or homeland security in the Senate during the 115th Congress by successfully coordinating with Senate Leadership working group composed of Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Appropriations Committees. • Organized the Montana Rural Health Summit to grow support for the Senator’s health policy priorities by bringing together over 100 rural health care providers, federal and state policy makers, and health care officials together to discuss the health care challenges facing providers and patients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59166f7115d5db3071a9bbaf/1494687369413-2SQCGYRF7YTX0H1CADLY/StandingWholeCapitol.jpg Pivotal Policymaking https://www.monicacarmean.com/intro22 daily 1.0 2022-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59166f7115d5db3071a9bbaf/72d012e9-0cf2-4213-a679-509508dc0b62/photo_headshot_blacktopandbackground.jpg Introduction - The Quadfecta: Attorney Advocate Master of Divinity Stand-up Comic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59166f7115d5db3071a9bbaf/d69bcbc2-b202-414c-b1b6-4e9e7d1b3080/insignia.jpg Introduction - CREdENTIALS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59166f7115d5db3071a9bbaf/1494687369413-2SQCGYRF7YTX0H1CADLY/StandingWholeCapitol.jpg Introduction - PIVOTAL POLICYMAKING https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59166f7115d5db3071a9bbaf/fe2ba122-17c2-4445-bbce-4bf12ddaecb6/photo_MCcoverageinNorthwesternmag.jpg Introduction - VALUES-DRIVEN VOLUNTEERING https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59166f7115d5db3071a9bbaf/12b9e53d-e291-4853-9210-a303da5cb8c4/photo_California_MCphotographer.jpg Introduction - California-born, D.C.-experienced, Chicago-based So far, I’ve earned three degrees, drafted legislation on Capitol Hill, campaigned for barrier-breaking candidates, volunteered for essential initiatives, engaged with extraordinary communities, and developed an extensive network including some amazing people. 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