steve issenman

senior vice president - federal and external affairs

About

Former United States Marine Corps Sergeant, currently conducts strategic issue advocacy, alliance development, government relations and grassroots activities for an industry trade association. Specialties: Lobbying, public policy strategy development, coalition-building, comprehensive issue advocacy, tactical and logistical implementation.

Country

united states

City

new york

Industry

government relations

Skill

public policy, politics, legislative relations, coalitions, government, grassroots organizing, public relations, strategic planning, program management, strategy, strategic communications, research, lobbying

Experience

chief of operations

healthcare institute of new jersey

2005-4 - 2006-12 · 1 yr 9 mos

Oversaw the Communications, Alliance, Government Relations, Membership and Grassroots programs, interfaced with the state's political, legislative, business and policy leadership.

director of grassroots

healthcare institute of new jersey

2002-2 - 2005-3 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Organized New Jersey’s pharmaceutical and medical technology industry into a grassroots activism network and formalized the industry’s state Alliance and Coalition Programs.

senior federal legislative liaison

state of new jersey department of human services

2001-6 - 2002-2 · 9 mos

Developed and implemented strategies and tactics designed to pass legislation supported by the Department, and researched and analyzed the impact of emerging policies and legislation affecting the State.

deputy campaign manager

difrancesco for governor/franks for governor

2000-12 - 2001-6 · 7 mos

Oversaw day-to-day operations of the campaign headquarters and staff.

political director

franks for senate

1999-10 - 2000-11 · 1 yr 2 mos

Created campaign field plan and coalitions programs while directing statewide field operation.

inter-governmental affairs representative

governor's office state of new jersey

1999-3 - 1999-10 · 8 mos

Served as a gubernatorial representative to federal, county and municipal governmental organizations, and represented the interests of the Governor in local, county and federal policy initiatives.

senior vice president

healthcare institute of new jersey

2007-1 - 2011-4 · 4 yrs 4 mos

Oversees strategic direction and day-to-day operations of industry trade association.

senior vice president - federal and external affairs

healthcare institute of new jersey

2011-4 - Present · 15 yrs 6 mos

The HealthCare Institute of New Jersey (HINJ) is a trade association for the research-based pharmaceutical and medical technology industry in New Jersey. Founded in 1997, the Institute serves as a unified voice for the industry and seeks to build awareness of this industry's impact on New Jersey's quality of life and economic well-being. The Institute currently serves 26 corporate members.HINJ strives to raise awareness, understanding, and public support for the research-based pharmaceutical and medical technology industry among New Jersey's elected and appointed officials, media, citizens, and opinion-leaders.HINJ seeks to advance the development and implementation of sound public health and business policies that support the interests of New Jersey, its people, and its research-based pharmaceutical and medical technology industry.In addition, HINJ aims to strengthen the impact of the research-based pharmaceutical and medical technology industry by aligning its interests with the state's leadership in allied fields.