jill olszewski

* Collaborated with office staff to research and write memos relating to health care, veterans benefits and foreign affairs * wrote talking points and edited speeches for Senator Durbin * communicated and corresponded with constituents.

* Planned and executed internal and external embassy events with public affairs staff * revitalized and implemented a new embassy speakers’ program * oversaw cultural programming and media interviews * wrote briefing and decision memos for the Ambassador and DCM.

* Worked with spokespersons to respond to media requests * oversaw interviews and press conferences with the AG * collected and organized research for speechwriters and spokespersons * edited and wrote advisories, news releases, and speeches.

* Reviewed, evaluated and monitored a caseload of pending grants * summarized grant proposals and program evaluations for the WCHF Board * created presentations assessing and addressing the impact healthcare legislation and policy has on the grant-making process.

Reviewed and analyzed legislation concerning DADT, the GI Bill, budget cuts, and the provision of veterans’ benefits; wrote memos and updates addressing this legislation to AUSN’s 40,000 members.

Analyzed and generated reports to improve patient care, and physician and hospital efficiency in surgery.

Activities and Societies: Bosnia Project, Annual Giving Board of Directors, Pi Beta Phi, Student Assembly, Medical Aid Nicaragua Outreach Scholarship, Alpha Kappa Delta, Order of Omega, William & Mary Dance Marathon, Development Ambassadors for the Fund for William & Mary