emily dickens

advisory board member

About

 External relations/public-policy professional offering law degree and over a decade of significant and progressive experience in public affairs, political/strategic counsel, community relations and crisis communications, with expertise in building and optimizing relationships to maximize the impact of higher education institutions.  Politically savvy strategist with experience in county, municipal, state, and federal relations.  Experience developing and implementing strategic plans, legislative policy and funding agendas.  Strategic communicator with expertise in managing crises and communications campaigns, and building community and stakeholder profiles.  Strong consensus-builder and results-driven manager with experience establishing offices and divisions and supervising administrative and professional staff.

Country

united states

City

durham

Industry

higher education

Skill

public policy, government, policy, community outreach, fundraising, strategic communications, program management, politics, public speaking, higher education, event management, leadership, public relations, lobbying

Experience

advisory board member

senior vice president, general counsel and chief relationship officer

thurgood marshall college fund

2017-1 - 2017-12 · 1 yr

General counsel and chief of staff providing leadership and strategic direction in board relations, policy and advocacy, and member-school relations for the national organization that represents and advocates on behalf of the country's 47 public Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs).

assistant vice president for federal relations

university of north carolina

2012-11 - 2015-8 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Responsible for strategic communications for the University of North Carolina=E2=80=99s federal public policy and political agenda, military affairs, and UNC-TV. Managed regulatory and legislative policy, procedural, and political challenges facing higher education with specific emphasis on Athletics, Immigration Reform, HEA: Title III, Institutional Aid, HEA: Title V Developing Institutions, HEA: Title VI, International Education Programs and Minority Serving Institutions, set asides.

director of government and community affairs

fayetteville state university

2006-1 - 2012-10 · 6 yrs 10 mos

Led a wide range of inter-related activities of both short and long term duration involving Local, State, and Federal legislative relations. Collaborated with County, City, businesses, regional neighbors and stakeholders to promote the University. Directed a wide range of projects and special events needed to successfully execute the campus=E2=80=99 strategic message and initiatives.

mayoral aide

town of chapel hill, nc

2006-1 - 2008-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Assisted the Mayor in carrying out the functions and activities of the Office of the Mayor. Worked with the Mayor, City council, and staff in the establishment of effective working relationships with other local, state and federal governmental agencies.

interim chief human resources officer

shrm

2018-5 - 2019-2 · 10 mos

vice president for public policy and executive director of the center for trusteeship and governance

association of governing boards of universities and colleges

2015-9 - 2016-12 · 1 yr 4 mos

Provide leadership for AGB=E2=80=99s public policy initiatives and the center=E2=80=99s work to strengthen public college and university governance and trusteeship, enhance the relationships between public higher education and state governments, and assist in developing and executing AGB=E2=80=99s federal advocacy agenda.

corporate secretary, chief of staff and head, government affairs

shrm

2018-1 - Present · 8 yrs 9 mos

Executive responsible for coordinating staff to implement the CEO's vision with oversight for the divisions of Government Affairs, Global Outreach, Administrative Services and the Executive Office. Also serving as corporate secretary for the SHRM Board of Directors, SHRM subsidiary boards, and Secretary-General of the World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA). SHRM is the world=E2=80=99s largest HR professional society and the leading provider of resources serving the needs of HR professionals and advancing the practice of human resource management. With 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China, India and United Arab Emirates, SHRM represents 300,000 members serving over 116 million workers in more than 165 countries.